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Techmer PM impulsa el uso de PCR en envases rígidos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La circularidad en envases rígidos es un reto clave en la industria. Techmer PM comparte sus innovaciones para facilitar la incorporación de PCR en plásticos.
5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.
Supertec Grinding Machines Provide Flexible Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Supertec Machinery’s G25P complex cam grinding machine and EGM-80CNC twin-spindle ID/OD grinder provide a range of flexible grinding solutions.
In Case You Missed It: Top March Articles
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Fresh off of PTXPO, catch up on the top articles you may have missed — featuring the latest insights, innovations and industry trends.
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.
Fresa TungSpeed-Mill de Tungaloy mejora la productividad en mecanizado de aluminio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con un diseño de paso extra cerrado, la nueva serie de fresado de Tungaloy incrementa la eficiencia y la estabilidad en máquinas compactas.
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.
Are All Your Corners Coated?
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert shares advice on coating inside difficult-to-reach corners.
Upcoming Webinars from VMA
| Valve Magazine
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The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) has announced a slate of upcoming webinars, some just for members and others open to the public.
PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
| Plastics Technology
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
Novel Extruder Takes Unique Approach to Feeding, Melting
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
MixFlow extruder relies on conductive heating to melt plastics, upending conventional wisdom on how plastics melt inside conventional screw extruders.
A Hydraulic Fitting Manufacturer’s Time of Transitions
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This hydraulic fitting manufacturer uses innovative tooling, tool presetting, automated parts collection and its own expertise in custom workholding to enable its first CNC rotary transfer machine to effectively run smaller batches of parts than you might expect for this type of machine platform. This at a time when it also finds itself in a period of leadership succession planning.
Plasma moves beyond improved bonding to coatings, multifunctional composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.
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Engineered Custom Coatings Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Troy Murray’s professionalism and team- and customer-focused mentality are qualities that will serve the company’s ongoing investment in operations and capabilities.
VIDEO: Hot Runner Maintenance Tips
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Scott Clark, Hot Runner Business Manager for Husky Technologies, breaks down maintenance practices for hot runner systems.
Scientific Cutting Tools' Custom, Modified Tooling Boosts Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Scientific Cutting Tools provides customized solutions that address specific geometries, coatings and material requirements.
People in composites: March 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
QTI Fibers, Spintech Holdings, Zoltek, ORNL, ZeroAvia, Norco, Strohm, WindEurope and Anduril Industries have announced new appointments and promotions.
Proteus Marine Renewables installs Japan’s first 1.1-megawatt tidal turbine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber tidal turbine generator, featuring a horizontal-axis rotor with three composite blades, drives Japan’s transition to tidal energy.
ClassNK grants approval in principle to OceanWings wingsail
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical viability of the composite wind-assisted propulsion technology has been verified, aids OceanWing’s expansion into current and new markets.
Dürr Smart AC Module Optimizes Supply Air Control in Paint Booths
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Software module saves energy through more flexible temperature and humidity control.
FACC receives Aero Excellence Award in support of composites and aviation resiliency
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The award, received by FACC and 11 other aviation companies, recognizes high manufacturing standards, highlights a strategy for improving international supply chains.
IPS Adhesives debuts Scigrip SG2000 adhesive in North America
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The adhesive’s 1:1 mix ratio and long open time provides transportation, construction and marine industries with much-needed routine simplification and flexibility.