Software Suite Creates Integrated Workflows for Optimizing Moldmaking

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Eastec 2025: The HxGN Mould and Die Suite includes VISI, WORNC, NCSIMUL and datanomix tools to provide an integrated workflow from design/engineering to manufacturing and automation.

Shrink Fit Device Technology Engineered for Accuracy

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Eastec 2025: Platinum Tooling distributes Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology, including standard and custom shrink-fit toolholders with various connections, including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions.

Video: See the 3D Printed Hand Tools That Make Pella More Productive

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

AM toured the window maker’s HQ factory in Pella, Iowa. Tools engineered for window production operations and made via AM are in widespread use, allowing manual operations to be performed quickly and repeatably.

NeoSwiss de Iscar mejora estabilidad en tornos tipo suizo con cambio rápido de cabezales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema modular garantiza alta repetibilidad y mayor eficiencia en operaciones de torneado, ranurado y roscado en máquinas de tipo suizo.

Soluciones para reciclaje de American Industrial Products

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

American Industrial Products (AIP) presenta tecnología para el reciclaje de plásticos, incluyendo filtros y hornos pirolíticos para limpieza de equipos.

3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

Raquel Prior gana beca por reportaje sobre recicladoras

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La periodista mexicana Raquel Prior recibirá apoyo de la Fundación Gabo y Latitud R para investigar el reciclaje inclusivo en México, Colombia y Ecuador.

Injection Molding Stock-Shape Parts in High-Temperature Materials

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Patented technology is described as a hybrid that uses a specialized tool, a standard injection molding machine and off-the-shelf components to replace compression molding and extrusion for large stock shapes.

Top Shop on the Front Lines Serving the Military

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By specializing in coating processes used by the military at its Canadian facility, this finishing shop eliminates delays and accelerates turnaround times.

Defining and Understanding Project Scope

| MoldMaking Technology

Establishing new product development project scope requires clear goals, resource allocation, champions for technologies and flexibility for trial and error.

Tungaloy Grooving Tools Enhance Machining Stability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut series are designed to provide greater productivity across external grooving, parting-off, face grooving, threading and custom profiling applications.

Thermoplastic composite pipes provide 59% reduction in H2 distribution CO2 emissions

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Hive Composites’ multilayer thermoplastic composite pipe (TPC) design meets hydrogen permeation requirements while ensuring substantial CO2 reductions compared to conventional steel pipe systems.

Mazak y Premier Engineering presentan soluciones de automatización y mecanizado multitarea en Florida

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los días 4 y 5 de junio, Mazak y el distribuidor Premier Engineering organizarán conjuntamente un Open House en Orlando para mostrar sus tecnologías más recientes en máquinas-herramienta y automatización orientadas a la fabricación de componentes para los sectores aeroespacial, de defensa y de exploración espacial.

Mazak Open House Events Will Showcase Range of Machining Technology

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Discover More With Mazak Northeast event takes place May 13-14, 2025, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Additionally, its Southwest event will take place June 18-19, 2025, at the company’s facility in Houston, Texas.

AGC Chemicals Americas highlights Fluon+ Compounds for critical polymeric, composites applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AGC’s Fluon+ Compounds are engineered to improve material properties and extend application reach.

Multi-segment orders demonstrate Hexagon Group strategy strength

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Purus, Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Digital Wave subsidiaries, focused on applications related to composites and clean energy, report new U.S. and international hydrogen orders.

Wickert press advances Chemnitz polymers, composites and metals research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.

Fictiv in Financial Agreement to Join Misumi

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Fictiv is joining Misumi to accelerate the building its global manufacturing platform for engineering and supply chain organizations to make manufacturing and supply chain capabilities easier, more accessible and more intelligent.

What I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now

Miles Free | Production Machining

I had no idea that we need experts. That I could become an expert. That my passion to be the best helped make it so. What do you know now?

Plastics Processing Activity Lands Flat at 50 in March

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Latest reading is a slight regression from February’s expansion but not enough to call it contraction.
#economics

3 Trends From PMTS 2025

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

The Postprocessing Episode: AM Radio #58

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Postprocessing might always be necessary for 3D printed parts, and that's ok. In this podcast episode, how additive manufacturers today are overcoming challenges with depowdering, cleaning and more, and how postprocessing could change as AM matures.