Powdered rheology additive improves composites processing, performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: BYK USA introduces Garamite-1958, a clay-based additive optimal for applications where high anti-sag, anti-settling or anti-separation performance is required.

Metalworking Activity Sees Minor Drop in June

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Positive results in employment trends and production are offset by supplier deliveries, among other components.

CircularCheck: herramienta clave para el ecodiseño de envases

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ecoembes lanza CircularCheck, solución que guía a más de 20,000 empresas hacia envases sostenibles y adaptados a la normativa de reciclabilidad.  

Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 1

| MoldMaking Technology

This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week we review considerations for mold water cooling systems.

Optimización del taladrado con geometría intercambiable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El CoroDrill DE10, de Sandvik Coromant, mejora la productividad en operaciones de taladrado de alto volumen con una interfaz de sujeción avanzada y geometría optimizada.

Through Thick and Thin: Reflecting on Injection Molding Thin and Thick Walls

| Plastics Technology

Author considers time molding thin-wall food packaging and thicker-walled interior automotive trim, weighing the differences and similarities in process, molds and materials.

Calculating the Average Cost of Powder

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Understanding cost per piece is a crucial step toward controlling production expenses and improving profit margins.   

Woven UD fabric enhances scalable carbon fiber options for infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Zoltek introduces PX35 woven UD fabric which bridges the gap between performance and affordability for retrofit and new build scenarios.

Horn Milling System Enables Efficient Machining of Aluminum

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The DM 50 series features a modular design for quick adaptation to a variety of applications while keeping operating and maintenance costs low.

Mastercam Update Features AI-Enabled CAM Intelligence

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam 2026 focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in programming workflows while providing more precise control over complex machining operations.

ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new company CEO, Alison Hawkins, previously served as ProShop’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, where she led transformative initiatives in operational alignment and customer success.

Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.

No Change in Finishing Index as June Reading Remains 48.5

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

June results from the GBI look unremarkable on the surface, but activity behind the scenes tells another story.
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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2025: Hot Runners

| MoldMaking Technology

A hot runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic directly into the cavities of the mold. Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, hot runner products as well as services.

ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new company CEO, Alison Hawkins, previously served as ProShop’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, where she led transformative initiatives in operational alignment and customer success.

Low-consumption, modular VMC pushes precision and performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Breton highlights how the Hawx E2 five axis can elevate trimming, milling and drilling operations.

Detroit Hosts Revenue Riptide Job Shop Summit

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Revenue Riptide, an annual job shop summit and Steelhead user conference, takes place Sept. 23-24, 2025.

A Surprising Global Gathering: Reflections from the 2025 SID Event

Allison Kline Miller | Production Machining

The Syndicat Du Decolletage event, hosted this year in the U.S., unites precision machining associations from eight countries. To me, it reaffirmed the power of connection in an ever-changing world.

GE To Invest $490 Million To Boost Appliance Capacity in Louisville

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Vertically integrated plant will produce range of molded parts for washer and dryer lines.  

Nikon CT Technology Provides High-Resolution Scanning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Limited Angle CT provides detailed inspection of specific areas of interest within larger components.

Gobierno de Puebla fortalece gestión de residuos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Gobierno de Puebla distribuirá 120 equipos para reciclaje de PET y compostaje en 41 municipios, como parte del programa “Por amor, transformamos”.  

3D Printed Multi-Tool Is (At Least) 8 Tools in 1: The Cool Parts Show #85

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

This year’s AM in Steel competition challenged teams of college students to develop a functional multi-tool using additive manufacturing. The winning entry is our focus on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.