Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Compound Dynamics’ RM40 large-format enclosed 3D printer delivers the ability to print parts as single pieces, eliminating the need for assembly of multiple smaller components, improving both efficiency and structural quality.

Strategic Mold Cooling: Common Causes of Inadequate Mold Cooling

| MoldMaking Technology

Sometimes seemingly insignificant cooling details can have outsized negative impacts.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America Names New Executive Leadership

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The company has appointed Liam Burns to serve as president and John F. Martich III to serve in the expanded role of chief operating officer.

Uso de la inteligencia artificial en la remanufactura

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un informe de McKinsey & Company detalla que, con una inteligencia artificial más accesible que nunca, existe un gran potencial por explotar en la remanufacturación de todos los sectores.

NASF Foundation is Accepting Scholarship Submissions

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The National Association for Surface Finishing Foundation has opened submissions to award financial scholarships to college juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in subjects related to surface science.

At DI Labs, Mass Customization Is a Necessary Step on the Way to Additive Manufacturing’s Production Future

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Minnesota company is applying lessons learned from its custom automotive aftermarket business, Threedom, to advance processes and workflows for AM at scale.

ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The MX7 Ultra tool grinder is designed to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life.

DN Solutions Chicago Technical Center Grand Opening

| Modern Machine Shop

  Join DN Solutions America as it opens the doors of its new Chicago Technical Center. Expect high-end machines, technology, demos and seminars over the three-day event.  

ExxonMobil, Alico y Kuraray innovan en empaques sostenibles para carne

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva bolsa termoencogible Termoflex +B de ExxonMobil, Alico y Kuraray optimiza el empaque de carne en Colombia con mayor calidad y menor impacto ambiental.

AMD to open U.S. subsidiary for defense, aerospace nanotechnology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AMD Inc., based in Austin, Texas, has a broad license to all parent company IP and will continue to invest in R&D projects with the group’s existing university partners.

HydroGraph, NEI Corp. launch graphene dispersions line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two novel dispersions, comprising HydroGraph’s pristine fractal graphene and NEI’s experience in battery materials, targets coatings, energy storage and composite materials.

ZeroAvia is awarded U.S. Air Force grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ZeroAvia will analyze the potential for developing and delivering an autonomous aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion for reduced engine noise and low thermal signature.

FibreCoat distribution agreement expands fiber products into China

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Distribution of the aluminum-coated basalt fibers through Full-Case marks another step in FibreCoat’s goal to make its technology accessible worldwide.

Airbus Foundation joins forces with Solar Impulse Foundation, boosting climate action

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership will lean on Airbus’s satellites and helicopters expertise, supporting innovators to advance aerospace-related projects with positive environmental impact.

How I Made It: Jared Doerfler

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Jared Doerfler quit his comfortable job and taught himself CNC machining to launch his boutique putter company in small-town Iowa. With zero prior machining experience, Doerfler poured his life savings into a dream — crafting high-quality, American-made golf putters in his own machine shop. A story of risk, resilience and turning passion into reality.

AIM Institute Continues to Grow Plastics Education and Training on 10th Anniversary

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The AIM institute was created in response to the rising need for skilled injection molding professionals, providing individuals with a fundamental understanding of plastic rheology and plastic flow through a mold.
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Milling Cutters Provide High-Quality Surface Finishes

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Eastec 2025: The MP270, MP271 and MP470 milling tools are designed to reduce cutting forces and minimize machining vibrations due to their optimized geometries.

Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion

| MoldMaking Technology

Material elasticity and thermal expansion critically determine mold design performance and troubleshooting effectiveness.

April 2025: Mixed Bag for Prices of Volume Resins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The end of the first quarter marked higher prices for polyolefins and relatively flat pricing for nearly all other resins.

Bioelements y UAM analizan biodegradación de biopolímeros

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Bioelements y la UAM Azcapotzalco inician un estudio pionero en México para evaluar la biodegradación y compostaje de materiales biopoliméricos en condiciones reales.

Video: Mass Customization Informs Ongoing 3D Printing Production at DI Labs

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing service provider DI Labs is learning lessons through its mass customization offerings that inform its scale production work. This video highlights an example. 

RE-SORT RV 070: menos residuos, más eficiencia en rPET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

World PET Recycling adopta la RE-SORT RV 070 de Sesotec para recuperar más PET, reducir pérdidas y optimizar el reciclaje con alta precisión.