DePoly to Launch Demonstration PET Recycling Facility

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Polyester recycling technology will produce feedstocks for production of new plastic.

Vertical Integration, Automation Helping 3D Printed Spine Implant Manufacturer Scale Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

How did a leading spine implant manufacturer leverage 3D printing to compete on cost with CNC machining? Learn how advanced additive manufacturing techniques are redefining material efficiency and geometric complexity in medical devices.  

CompositesWorld introduces new column: Startups and Investors

| CompositesWorld

Welcome to an exploration of how startup and investor ecosystems around the globe are shaping the future of composites.

Crushing Lattices to Feed An AI Model

| Additive Manufacturing

Why deliberately destroy 3D printed lattice structures? Software developer Vixiv is doing it to inform its AI, making lattice designs faster and less complicated to access. 

Braskem y Fitesa presentan polietileno de base biológica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Braskem y Fitesa desarrollan una gama de HDPE I’m green, derivado de caña de azúcar, con mayor estabilidad y resistencia para aplicaciones de no tejidos en la industria sanitaria.

Aumenta el indicador de la actividad industrial de la fabricación de productos metálicos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El subsector de Fabricación de productos metálicos presentó un crecimiento de 3.8 % comparado con el mismo mes de 2024, con cifras originales.

México: la apuesta por una mayor productividad en los sectores exportadores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con un informe de BBVA Research, la política industrial en México debe mantener como uno de sus principales objetivos aumentar el porcentaje de exportaciones realizadas a través del T-MEC.

Greenleaf Acquires Ceramic Cutting Tools Manufacturer

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition of Haydale Ceramic Technologies increases Greenleaf’s capacity for producing precision-ground tools for customers across aerospace, automotive, energy and other high-performance industries.

Composites Fabricating Index loses ground in April amid tariff uncertainty

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Latest reading of 47.3 is fueled by a drop in new orders as markets react to quick changes in trade policy.

HRC’s holistic, closed-loop system supports composites recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HRC is addressing the management and repurposing of composites waste for automotive, aerospace and other industries. 

Specialized Nozzle For Coinjection Solutions Offers Material Compatibility, Reduces Costs

Fiona Lawler | Plastics Technology

Yudo USA Inc. highlights the Tina ML, a nozzle specialized for coinjection solutions. The Tina ML functions as a compatible solution for a variety of materials and also enables cost reduction for moldmakers.  

Automated Toolmaking System for Reducing Lead Times and Cost

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Mantle’s Automated Toolmaking System combines CNC machining with 3D printing of industry-standard tool steels to produce precision tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and durability demanded for tooling.

Schwanog Insertable Tooling System Eliminates Presetting

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Schwanog’s insertable tooling systems can eliminate the need to preset the tool due to tool changeovers being accomplished directly in the machine.

Greenleaf amplía su presencia en herramientas cerámicas reforzadas con whiskers

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Greenleaf Corporation, fabricante global de herramientas de corte y materiales cerámicos de alto rendimiento, anunció la adquisición de activos estratégicos pertenecientes a Haydale Ceramic Technologies, LLC.

Reusch, Carbon to Launch Goalkeeper Glove With a 3D Printed Punch Zone

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

3D printed lattice structure design delivers improved functionality and performance for modern goalkeeping needs.

Know Your Knurling

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Understanding some knurling basics will enable you to choose the proper tooling system based on application requirements.

DMG MORI Highlights US-Built Powder Bed 3D Printer at 2025 Innovation Days

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Company leadership emphasized the need for manufacturing equipment that can do more; this machine and other additive manufacturing solutions are well-suited to the task.  

Covestro, Eastman y Ceres impulsan displays holográficos en parabrisas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las compañías presentan una solución escalable para HUD transparentes que integra múltiples pantallas en un solo parabrisas.

Epicor introduce solución para trazabilidad de emisiones en manufactura

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta Carbon Cost Rollup permite calcular el CO₂ equivalente como un costo y se integra a los sistemas ERP para optimizar el cumplimiento ambiental.

How 3D Printing Supports Toolmaking Workforce at This Multiscale Molder

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

At more than a century old, General Pattern has seen multiple evolutions in its business — the latest of which is the embrace of additive manufacturing technologies for mold tooling and beyond.

Cleaning Technologies Presents Cortex Division President

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Greg Allen has been promoted from VP of operations to Cortex Engineered Solutions president, responsible for all aspects of the division.

Renault ampliará su portafolio eléctrico en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La marca francesa lanzará la SUV Koleos híbrida y el Mégane E-Tech eléctrico en México y Latinoamérica, con proyecciones de ventas de doble dígito en 2025.