Lesta Cleaning Station RS Offers More Effective, Consistent Liquid Paint Spray Gun Cleaning
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Lesta has launched the Lesta Cleaning Station RS, an upgraded version of its cleaning station that extends solvent lifespan and reduces maintenance and manual interventions.
Beckhoff Automation Platform Expands Modularity
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up possibilities for larger machines with complex control requirements.
Finding Hidden Talent, Part 2
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Job postings are not the only way to find talent.
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VDMA: pedidos repuntan en 2025 tras tres años difíciles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Tras una caída del 21 % en los pedidos en 2024, la industria alemana de maquinaria para plásticos muestra signos de recuperación en 2025, según la VDMA.
Blow Molder’s Packing & Shipping Upgrades Save Bottle Customer Over $90,000
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Currier Plastics’ continuous improvement program brought new efficiencies in processing, packaging and shipping for the molder and for a bottle customer.
Metalworking Index Rebounds in May but Short of Expansion
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Activity picked up again after April’s stall reflecting tariff policy’s impact on manufacturing.
Servo Products Co. Power Feed Provides Efficient, Reliable Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Servo Type 350X power feed can produce a minimum of 350 inch/pounds of continuous torque as low as 0.3 inches/minute feed rate.
Mikrosam AFP work cell to enhance Qarbon's TPC part development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Commission of a Libra-series robotic AFP system, paired with Toray’s Cetex thermoplastic composite materials, will accelerate Qarbon Aerospace’s development timelines and reduce risk in future aerospace qualification efforts.
Filter Pump Specializes in Pump Design Durability, Performance
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Magnetic drive pumps, vertical pumps, filter chambers and educators are some innovations that support reliability in any finishing operation.
Comau, Roboze initiative democratizes on-demand 3D printing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Italian companies leverage expertise in robotics, 3D printing, and composite and polymer materials to enable innovation, agility and sustainability, opening new customer and market segments.
Tool Steel Offers Advantages For Production Efficiency, Component Service Life
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Swiss Steel USA’s E 40 K Superclean offers benefits for a more efficient manufacturing processes in terms of production efficiency and component service life.
RTT Engineered Solutions Appoints General Manager Following Clean Air Acquisition
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Trey Peavy has been with RTT for nearly two decades. His experience and extensive understanding of the company will support its growth transition.
Eurotech Elite Seeks Partners to Build American-Made CNC Lathes
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eurotech Elite hopes to connect and build relationships with U.S.-based, family-owned manufacturers with expertise in machining large components with tight tolerances.
Star Cutter Drill Lineup Provides Smooth Cutting Operations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The line of internal coolant drills is well suited for applications in all fields where stainless steel is used, such as watchmaking, medical, aerospace, automotive and so on.
Maag Finalizes Sikora Purchase
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Combination billed as win-win for both companies and their customers.
The Most Powerful Tool
Miles Free | Production Machining
Because of a “thank you,” I found my tribe, my highest and best use, and my place in the world of precision machining.
3D-Printed Off-Road Logistics Robot Made from Recycled Materials
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The robot is suited for military logistics, search and rescue, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection and more.
Additive Manufacturing and Machining Compete and Co-Exist at Knust Godwin
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Precision machining business Knust Godwin is also a sophisticated user of metal additive manufacturing. AM augments its services for customers in oil and gas, but has also opened opportunities in new markets.
Shop Talk: Plastics and Pliers Panic
| MoldMaking Technology
Canon Virginia, Inc. celebrates the real-world moments that unite shop floors everywhere. We hope that by sharing industry stories together, we can all laugh, learn and grow.
Expanding high-temperature composites in India and the U.S.
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Azista USA offers polymers and processes for carbon/carbon and other CMC, including novel hot-melt phenolic and phthalonitrile prepregs for faster cycle times, alternative solutions.
Polietileno reciclado: Nova lanza planta avanzada en EE. UU.
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
SYNDIGO1, nueva planta de reciclaje de Nova Chemicals, procesará 145,000 pacas de película plástica al año para producir más de 100M lbs de rLLDPE reciclado apto para contacto alimentario.
Gurit celebrates 190 years and its heritage in advanced materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Prior to the composite materials provider industry knows today, Gurit was founded as a small textile finishing business. The company looks back at its roots, people and products over the years.