SPE Thermoset Topcon 2025 highlights thermoset technology opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Industry is encouraged to attend this in-person May event which educates, promotes and recognizes technical advancements in thermosets across multiple industries. OEMs are invited to register for free.

ECI Software Solutions ERP Systems Streamline Production Workflows

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: ECI MES enables manufacturers to digitize their shop floor with support for over 140 PLC/IO devices, providing real-time visibility into machine performance. Additionally, ECI APS extends MES capabilities by providing flexible scheduling for both short- and long-term production needs.

Post Cure: Composite assemblies orchestrate smaller satellite designs, payload flexibility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CubeSats have become key to space exploration and R&T development, though they are often expensive to build and launch. Funded efforts like the DiskSat program aim at mitigating these challenges.

End Ring Valve Gate Optimizes Multicavity Application Injection Molding

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The EYEgate HRS features a specially designed pin guide system engineered to ensure permanent pin-gate alignment to significantly enhance the end ring’s durability.

Starrag Machining Center Machines Heavy Parts in Compact Footprint

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Starrag’s Heckert H100 compact machine is well suited for large parts and, with a loading weight of 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), is also suitable for heavy parts that would otherwise have to be machined on a large machining center. 

Zoller Expands California Facility With Added Capabilities

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

With an expanded footprint, Zoller says it is better positioned to support manufacturers across California and the Western U.S.

Chatter and Feed Rate Scheduling

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Optimizing feed rate can boost cycle times, but not if chatter gets in the way. This article explores how feed rate scheduling software interacts with tool vibration, and why ignoring chatter could undermine your gains. Learn how to balance productivity and stability with the right programming approach.

How to Achieve Simulation Success in Molding, Part 3: Inputs, Reports and the Analyst

| MoldMaking Technology

Ultimately the success of this virtual, digital software falls to the real-world, analog humans requesting and completing the analysis.

The Problem With Unclean Parts Prior to Plating

| Products Finishing

Columbia Chemical provides a thorough list of rust inhibitors and their characteristics to help users understand why some are harder than others to remove prior to plating.  

Haimer Tool Presetting Machine Optimizes Setup Processes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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.

A Processor's Guide to Making World-Class Multilumen Tubing

| Plastics Technology

Process innovation is pushing catheter design to the limit. Here are Lubrizol’s tricks of the trade.

Finding Hidden Talent, Part 1

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Looking beyond the resume can benefit you and your potential employee.
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America Makes Announces QTIME Project Call Worth $5M in Funding

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The project call, Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME), focuses on the use of non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques for additive manufacturing processes.

Sabic lanza NORYL GTX LMX310: resina para tapas de EV

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La resina NORYL GTX LMX310, de Sabic, reduce un 90 % la deformación por humedad y mejora la eficiencia en vehículos eléctricos.  

Dürr EcoProBooth Earns Automotive PACE Pilot Award 2025

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Modular booth concept reduces the energy consumption of spray booths for painting automotive exterior and interiors while flexibly accommodating all car types.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Certifies Metal AM Technology

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Equipment supplier Meltio has announced that this military unit has certified its wire-based DED 3D printing technology. Of note: The Army will also implement metal AM for spare parts and repairs as a result of this initiative.

Anuncian los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PureCycle, GreenMantra y Greyparrot destacan entre los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025 por sus soluciones en reciclaje, materiales y tecnología para una economía circular.  

Core Pins and Plugs Expedite Mold Venting

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Molder’s World’s Vortex core pins or plugs provide a location-specific method for venting gas.

Mecanizado de dispositivos médicos: innovación y eficiencia operativa

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Ante la creciente demanda de implantes, prótesis e instrumentos quirúrgicos con tolerancias micrométricas y acabados espejo, el sector metalmecánico intensifica sus esfuerzos de innovación. En conversación con Modern Machine Shop México, proveedores como DMG MORI y Hemaq describen las tecnologías y desarrollos recientes que impulsan la eficiencia operativa y la trazabilidad en la producción de dispositivos médicos.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Mayo 2025 de MMS México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición de mayo de Modern Machine Shop México.

Automation is for Everyone

| Modern Machine Shop

Not just for large shops, automation can help even the smallest shops solve labor challenges and become more profitable and efficient.  

Cómo superar condiciones límite en compounding de doble tornillo

| Plastics Technology México

Las extrusoras de doble husillo enfrentan condiciones límite que restringen su capacidad productiva, como el par, el volumen libre o la eficiencia de mezcla. Conozca estrategias técnicas para superar dichas restricciones sin comprometer la calidad del producto final.