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Smart Hot Runner Temperature Control System Helps Reduce Downtime
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The smart TC5600 temperature controller from PCS enables moldmakers to quickly identify internal material leaks and assess mold aging data to offer more control over hot runner systems.
Cobot enables CAD-free materials inspection path planning
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Rooted in simplifying complexity, LoneStar NDE Innovations’ Orion inspection tool is made to be rapidly deployable and intuitive, overcoming traditional inspection processes.
Farrel Pomini optimiza el peletizado de PVC rígido
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva solución de Farrel Pomini permite peletizar PVC sin molino de rodillos ni baño de agua, reduciendo costos y espacio en planta.
Hermle Five-Axis Lineup Provides a Fully Integrated Platform
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Gen2 series of five-axis machining centers is designed to provide high levels of integration, efficiency and lights-out performance.
Pic of the Week: 300K Plastic Parts in 4 Hours
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A modular platform that combines 3D printing and postprocessing makes it possible to make plastic parts at rates competitive with injection molding.
Braided composites enable low-cost, high-rate fabrication
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: A&P Technology highlights its QISO and slit tape thermoplastic material capabilities through customer examples and industry applications.
How a Family-Owned Tooling Company Competes with Global Giants (Includes Video)
| Modern Machine Shop
Not ready to go digital? Consider this: With Siemens NX ecosystem, precision shop D’Andrea cut its programming time by 50% and is able to compete globally—even against industry giants.
Making the Case for Table Changers
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Table changers are an often-overlooked automation solution. In the right scenario, they can offer significant productivity gains while keeping your workflow familiar and manageable.
Fresado de microcomponentes con precisión extrema
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie AluLine – Micro, de Ceratizit, que ofrece herramientas de fresado diseñadas para el mecanizado de piezas en miniatura con alta tolerancia, garantiza precisión en cada corte.
Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Announces Leadership Succession
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tomoaki Hirano, currently serving as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, will succeed Tom Haag as president beginning July 1, 2025.
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Chemical Removal Advantages for Paint Application Lines
| Products Finishing
The removal of cured paint from fixtures — hooks, racks, grids or carriers — plays a bigger role than many realize in maintaining consistent coating quality and line efficiency.
Indicadores manufactureros de Nuevo León mostraron un avance en mayo
| Modern Machine Shop México
La Encuesta de Expectativas Económicas de CAINTRA detalla que los indicadores de mayo mostraron un avance respecto a abril; sin embargo, la mayoría de ellos no logró superar el umbral de expansión.
Teknor Apex adquiere a Danimer Scientific
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Teknor Apex anuncia la compra de Danimer Scientific para fortalecer su portafolio de biopolímeros y acelerar su estrategia de sostenibilidad e innovación.
July 2025: Prices for Volume Resins Flat to Down Heading to Third Quarter
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Apparent stabilization was driven by supply-and-demand dynamics, but the uncertainty of tariffs and the hurricane season are looming.
Scholle IPN and Tooling 4.0
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The MMT editorial team went onsite at Scholle IPN in Northlake, IL, and talked with Don Smith, senior tooling manager, to learn what Tooling 4.0 means to this company.
Syensqo introduces orange-colored grades for critical EV components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility’s high-voltage safety standards.
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Recyclable thermoplastic composite foils proven in multiple races, >1,500 miles
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The MiniLab innovation program completes third race in 2025, showing good performance and no weaknesses in TPC foils as it examines in situ data and continues lab testing.
Spindle Gear Components Offer Moldmakers Greater Flexibility for Unscrewing Thread Cores
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco’s expanded gear range Z1500/… features simplified designs and a broad spectrum of accessories developed specifically for use in unscrewing tools, enabling smoother, more efficient production.
México ocupa el undécimo lugar entre los países con mayor inversión extranjera directa
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Impulsada por la manufactura y la logística, México recibió 37,000 millones de dólares de inversión extranjera directa en 2024.
Wittmann To Mold Caps at Drinktec 2025
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
An EcoPower Xpress 160/1100+ will produce 1.35g HDPE caps from a 32-cavity HTW mold in a 2.5-sec. cycle with IMDvista downstream cooling, orientation and inspection.
Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Thermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable.” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem.
What Is Centrifugal Barrel Finishing?
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
An alternative to vibratory finishing, centrifugal barrel finishing can surface finish 3D printed parts in significantly less time.