Syensqo Unveils Ryton PPS M2000 FP for Industrial, Energy

| Products Finishing

Powder coating grade targets enhanced efficiency, safety and sustainability for applications in highly demanding environments.

Avient Design sponsors mentorship program with Georgia Tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Successful initiative introduced and guided undergraduate design students in the development of practical sport product concepts using Polystrand TPC materials.

HAV launches Airlander Future Networks to explore future Airlander airship variants

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Logistics, freight and other key industry players like Kuehne+Nagel and Oregon’s emergency management office are able to contribute industry insights to guide larger Airlander variant design and specification.

Software Update Enables Print Speed Improvement for Automated Toolmaking System

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Mantle recently announced a software update to deliver performance enhancements to benefit moldmaking and injection molding customers.  

Engel Opens Injection Molding Machine Manufacturing Plant in Mexico

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

With a capacity to produce between 180 and 200 injection molding machines per year, Engel has inaugurated its first production plant on the North American continent. This long-term project will expand in phases to offer vertical integration in manufacturing, automation and a solutions center.

PTXPO 2025: Innovations, Impressions and Inspirations

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

As MMT’s Associate Editor, I had the opportunity to walk the show floor as well as work in the MMT booth, and I’m excited to share my insights on the technology trends that caught my attention  — both new and established within the industry.

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics 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. 

Vacuum Cleaning for Consistency and Repeatability

| Products Finishing

Unlike an application in which an operator must push the equipment for functionality, this vacuum cleaning method hardly requires more than the push of a button. One machine shop benefited greatly from integrating a vacuum vapor degreaser.

HCL CAMWorks Software Features Machine-Aware Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

HCL CAMWorks is now integrated with 3DExperience Solidworks, facilitating data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud.

A reflection on industrial tourism

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Composites industry insights gleaned from spending time on the road. 

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. 

En marzo creció 1.3 % la venta interna de autos en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Según datos del INEGI, en marzo de 2025 se vendieron en México 127,352 vehículos ligeros, lo que representó un crecimiento del 1.3 % en comparación con marzo de 2024.

HCL CAMWorks Software Features Machine-Aware Programming

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

HCL CAMWorks is now integrated with 3DExperience Solidworks, facilitating data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud.

Gema USA Inc. Welcomes Territory Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Gema USA Inc. has announced the addition of Alvin Allen as a territory manager, serving southeastern states.

Tecnologías clave de Arburg presentadas en los Technology Days

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante los Technology Days 2025, Arburg mostró avances en moldeo, automatización y sostenibilidad. La empresa presentó soluciones clave para reducir costos y mejorar la eficiencia productiva.

Extruder Drives, Motors Ease Switch from DC to AC

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Advances bring extruder drives and motors closer to Industry 4.0 technology.  

TIMTOS 2025: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Embraces Technology to Meet Global Demands

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Digital technologies such as AI, AR/VR and digital twins, along with customized machine tools and turnkey production systems are helping the Taiwanese machine tool industry quickly respond to changes in the global economy.

What Can't AI Replace?

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

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.

Mazak Expands Sales, Service Support in Florida

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Mazak Florida Technical Center, located in Orlando, will enable Mazak and Premier Engineering to further strengthen their business agility and responsiveness to the needs of manufacturers in the region.

Sistema U-Tec de Platinum Tooling permite cambios rápidos con alta rigidez

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva tecnología de cambio flexible optimiza la configuración de herramientas en tornos y fresadoras sin comprometer la estabilidad.

Winona State, IACMI invest in composites workforce development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

First composites hub in the IACMI-managed ACE national training program funds free bootcamps to equip students and community with hands-on composites skills, knowledge.
#workforcedevelopment

PTXPO 2025: Mold Builders Showcase Innovation, Automation and Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mold manufacturers highlight advanced machining, automation, precision molding and validation technologies driving speed, quality and efficiency across tooling applications.