CompositesWorld presents JEC World 2025 show recap

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Despite domestic and global uncertainties, this year’s international composites show delivered on numerous composites technological innovations and welcomed new players to the field.

Sandvik Coromant Drill System Optimizes Performance

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place, enabling both tool inventory and cycle times to be significantly reduced in short-hole drilling.

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Several awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

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. 

Cost-Effective Industrial Vacuum Parts Made Using DLP: The Cool Parts Show Update

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed Dustless Technologies’ and Merit3D’s advancements in product offerings, material strength and production process consolidation, made possible with additive manufacturing. Here is that update or see the original episode:

Automated Die, Feedblock System Improves Efficiencies at Cast Film Processor

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Reifenhäuser's PAM automation systems helps Bogucki Folie reduce waste at startup while slashing time between changeovers.  

Ing. Benjamín del Arco Ortiz, nuevo presidente de ANIPAC

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Con nombramientos clave, la ANIPAC se prepara para continuar trabajando en beneficio de sus asociados y del desarrollo sustentable del sector plástico en México.

Coca-Cola premia a Arca Continental como embotellador líder

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Coca-Cola reconoce a Arca Continental con el “Market Street Challenge” 2025 por su crecimiento, innovación y compromiso con la excelencia en Estados Unidos.  

No-Dry Twin Screw Extruder Series Can Handle Multiple Resins

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machine can process a variety of virgin, postconsumer, postindustrial resins and flake without first having to crystallize, dry or change screws.  

AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

AMRs can provide a flexible, easy-to-use automation platform so long as manufacturers choose a suitable task and prepare their facilities.

What Can't AI Replace?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

I recently asked someone about the use of AI in entertainment. Their response got me thinking about AI in manufacturing, and the truth behind what it can and cannot replace.  

Conair lanza ResinWorks con AI para secado eficiente

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ResinWorks con Optimizer de Conair usa inteligencia artificial para optimizar el secado de resinas, mejorando eficiencia energética y reduciendo errores en producción.

Women in Manufacturing Announces Partnership With Society of Women Engineers

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The collaboration aims to foster growth and connectivity for women in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Machining Sectors To Converge at IMTS 2026

| Additive Manufacturing

Subtractive machining and additive manufacturing now combined in one building.

Weidmann invierte 30 millones de dólares en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La planta de Weidmann Tecnología Eléctrica de México inició operaciones en la ciudad de Saltillo, donde desarrollará tecnología de aislamiento para transformadores eléctricos.

Nuevo sistema ATC de Sandvik Coromant automatiza cambios de herramienta en tornos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La solución permite una producción sin intervención manual, mejora la eficiencia y reduce tiempos muertos en centros de torneado.

Carbitex, Blumaka composite insole tackles sport injury prevention

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Carbon Elite Insole combines Carbitex’s ability to provide dynamic flexibility and rigidity where needed with Blumaka’s nonslip insole to prevent initial injury and recurrence for athletes at all levels.

Arceon is recognized by ESA for composites innovation in propulsion tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dutch startup is awarded for its first ESA project proposal to co-develop attitude control thrusters for satellites and launch vehicles supported by its CMC expertise.

Software Suite Creates Integrated Workflows for Optimizing Moldmaking

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking 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.

Supertec Grinding Machines Provide Flexible Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Supertec Machinery’s G25P complex cam grinding machine and EGM-80CNC twin-spindle ID/OD grinder provide a range of flexible grinding solutions.

MMT Chats: It’s About Software, Speed and Service for This Mold Designer

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Justin Jagels is the owner and president of J Squared Design Services in Arkansas City, Kansas — a mold design firm helping companies fight engineering bottlenecks with his speedy mold design capabilities.

Manifest Unveils Parallax VAM: A New Category of Additive Manufacturing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Manifest is a new additive technology forming complete parts instantly with precision-controlled light.