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Extrusion: Live and In Person
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Log out from your computer and make plans to join us in Boston this May for Extrusion 2025.
Can U.S. Manufacturing Beat Trade Volatility? Lessons from Tormach's Global Strategy
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
As new tariffs loom, Tormach’s CEO shares how the company has adapted its supply chain to mitigate risk. By shifting production from Asia to Mexico and redesigning key products, the company is showing how strategic agility is the key to surviving and thriving in a volatile trade environment.
MedCAD's 3-D Implant Tech Expands to Foot and Ankle Marketplace
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
MedCAD’s AccuStride receives 510(k) clearance for new entry into foot and ankle marketplace.
ExxonMobil y Plastilene desarrollan películas termoencogibles con PCR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ExxonMobil, Plastilene y Reciclene crean películas termoencogibles de alto rendimiento con material reciclado posconsumo, fortaleciendo la economía circular.
Taladros R4 Speed Drill de Monaghan optimizan evacuación de virutas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El diseño de doble flauta y geometría autocentrante mejora la precisión y la estabilidad en perforaciones de alta velocidad.
Nuevo programa MOU de Maguire: mayor vida útil y eficiencia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Maguire presenta el programa MOU para mantenimiento, reacondicionamiento y modernización de equipos, optimizando su rendimiento y prolongando su vida útil.
PTXPO 2025: Moldmaking Meets Molding for Innovation and Connection
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO showcased technology, partnerships and problem-solving across moldmaking and molding, spotlighting automation, AI, materials, community-driven innovation and more.
Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Fourth Quarter
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report shows fourth quarter shipments of primary plastics machinery are down 12.0% from the third quarter and down 17.0% compared to the same period in 2023.
#economics
Post Cure: Defect-free RTS sets new standards for curved composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Rapid Tow Sheering (RTS), commercialized by iCOMAT, enables in-plane shearing of tows to steer fibers, eliminating concern of buckled tows and wrinkles.
Wintriss Hardware Solution Boosts Effectiveness of Production Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Wintriss’ Tracker hardware solution for its ShopFloorConnect software is designed to simplify and maximize data collection, while minimizing operator involvement.
40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
PF honors some of the finishing industry’s emerging leaders nominated for its annual 40 Under 40 program, highlighting their passions and motivations.
Modern Mill introduces Acre composite for non-structural construction needs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acre comprises upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a more natural PVC matrix, offering composite products that feature the warmth and workability of wood but in a more sustainable package.
Vabo Composites hatches, doors to be used in Dutch naval project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multiyear contract with ASWF Damen Naval will contribute lightweight composite products for the development of modern naval vessels.
TidalHeath project supports SHM advancements in tidal turbine foils
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ÉireComposites, University of Galway and ORPC are dedicated to improving real-time damage detection and monitoring of composite tidal foils through innovations in 3D printed fiber optic sensors and foil designs.
Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Four awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.
No Fooling—PMTS 2025 Is Here!
Cara Ready | Production Machining
The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025 is here! You still have time to register.
Economía circular en empaques flexibles: el rol de las poliolefinas recicladas
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Desde el diseño monomaterial hasta el desarrollo de estándares técnicos avanzados, las estrategias planteadas por CEFLEX buscan optimizar el desempeño de las poliolefinas recicladas en aplicaciones críticas como empaques alimentarios y productos médicos.
TIMTOS 2025: claves para la manufactura inteligente y la digitalización del futuro
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Este año, TIMTOS puso el foco en seis tendencias clave: precisión en máquinas-herramienta, componentes críticos, automatización y manufactura inteligente, integración con gemelos digitales, manufactura aditiva y la expansión de aplicaciones industriales.
MMT Chats: Innovative Training and Inclusive Workforce Solutions
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Paul Coleman from the Work-Based Learning Consortium (WBLC) shares how to tackle the manufacturing skills shortage through fast, effective training programs for roles like CNC machinists and mold maintenance technicians.
#workforcedevelopment
Net Impact Announces Third Circular Plastic Challenge
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Next generation of professionals challenged to develop a business concept leveraging artificial intelligence in plastics value chain.
#workforcedevelopment
Dow impulsó la sostenibilidad en materiales en Plastimagen 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Leticia Jensen, VP de Dow, explicó cómo la empresa lidera el mercado con soluciones sostenibles y su inversión en polietileno sin emisiones de carbono.
TIMTOS 2025: manufactura inteligente, automatización y sustentabilidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Para el sector metalmecánico, la manufactura inteligente, la automatización avanzada y la sustentabilidad son pilares fundamentales. Las tendencias presentes en TIMTOS 2025 resaltan cómo la integración de tecnologías como gemelos digitales, robótica colaborativa y estrategias de eficiencia energética están encaminando el rumbo de la producción de piezas metálicas.