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Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastics: Why Entanglements — Not Just Molecular Weight — Drive Plastic Performance
| Plastics Technology
Ever try running your fingers through tangled hair? Yeah … that’s not fun, but that’s what happens at the molecular level when polymer chains reach the right length. They wrap around each other, intertwine and … get stuck — and those tangles are the real reason plastics perform the way they do.
Siemens Digitization Portfolio Facilitates Seamless Software Integration
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: The Machinum CNC digitalization software portfolio is designed to make digital transformation more efficient, faster and scalable in both manufacturing and design.
Ampacet Kaleidoscope Color Masterbatches
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Ampacet has created eight transparent colors designed for layering to produce custom hues in polycarbonate and polystyrene.
Laser cleaning in composites manufacturing
| CompositesWorld
Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.
Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.
Jomar Adds In-House Moldmaking Capability for Injection-Blow Molding
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Injection-blow machinery builder Jomar has acquired a mold shop and launched its own mold design, development and production operations.
LyondellBasell Plexar PX3390 for LLDPE Tie Layer
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Tie layer supports downgaging and oxygen barrier coextrusion.
Recent AM Machine and Hardware Releases
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
Here is a roundup of recently launched 3D printing systems and support hardware. Don’t forget that we announce news and product releases weekly in the AM News thread.
Innovations, Enhancements in hyperMILL 2025 CAD/CAM Software
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
New additive manufacturing linking capability simplifies programming.
EE. UU. busca avanzar hacia envases circulares
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un nuevo informe del U.S. Plastics Pact analiza barreras y soluciones clave para escalar el contenido reciclado en envases plásticos en Estados Unidos.
Getting Comfortable With Gray
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
Making business decisions in an environment wrought with ambiguity is not all black and white.
Faro Technologies Unveils Leap ST Handheld 3D Scanner
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
3D metrology-grade device offers the ability to quickly scan and measure a variety of surfaces and parts in a portable format.
Element Solutions Divests MacDermid Envio Solutions Businesses
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Envio’s U.S. and Mexico businesses are being sold to California-based equipment manufacturer RK Fabrication LLC.
ReSComp Engineering hosts free webinar on composites structures behavior under loading
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Webinar sessions for May 8 and May 13 are now open to the scientific community and composites professionals.
High-Performance Controls for Enhancing Machining Accuracy, Streamlining Workflows
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Eastec 2025: Heidenhain offers a variety of control solutions to optimize moldmaking and improve process precision, automation and overall productivity.
L.S. Starrett's Benchtop Measurement Platform Provides Repeatable Inspections
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: The L.S. Starrett Co.’s AVR400 gives users the option to measure a broad range of part sizes or larger runs of multiple parts.
University of Oklahoma, ORNL Establish Cutting-Edge Additive Manufacturing Center
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
New center will focus on pioneering metal AM solutions for aerospace and national defense needs.
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ICYMI: April Roundup
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
Catch up on the most-read articles that captivated our readers in April.
Maag to Buy Sikora
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Complementary products to deepen companies’ “joint value proposition and integration with OEM partners and end customers.”
Haimer Tool Presetting Machine Optimizes Setup Processes
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: The VIO Linear 20|70 offers reliable, repeatable measurements of tool length and diameter due to its robust linear guide design, high-resolution camera optics and user-friendly touchscreen interface.
Manufactura mejora en el primer trimestre por adelanto de pedidos ante potenciales aranceles
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador Multidimensional de la Manufactura de BBVA Research señala que el mejor desempeño del primer trimestre de 2025 está relacionado con el adelanto de pedidos en febrero y marzo, ante la posible aplicación de aranceles en Estados Unidos.
Hexagon CMM Streamlines Measurement Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Maestro CMM features a digital-first architecture that provides rapid measurement routines, an intuitive user experience and seamless data integration.