Company Begins PET Cap Commercial Production

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Origin’s CapFormer System 1 passes site acceptance test and begins commercial production of PET closures.

Innovative Technologies to Level Up Your Mold Shop

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

In this most recent roundup, MMT highlights a variety of innovative technologies to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry. 

Tier 1 Auto Supplier Realizes 60% Reduction in 3D Print Time

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Ulendo Technologies partners with Rev1 Technologies to provide software upgrades to significantly increase the speed and acceleration of extrusion-based industrial 3D printers

Industria del plástico pide fortalecer el comercio en Norteamérica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las asociaciones PLASTICS, ANIPAC y CIAC llaman a fortalecer el libre comercio en Norteamérica y destacan su impacto en la economía y la cadena de suministro del plástico.  

Plastimagen México 2025 inaugura su 25ª edición

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastimagen 2025 inicia en CDMX, con la presencia de 870 expositores que destacan avances en economía circular, reciclaje y nuevas tecnologías para la industria del plástico.  

Collaboration Key to Development of Thermoformed EV Charging Stations

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Heavy-gauge former Ray Products and custom sheet extruder Sekisui Kydex combine expertise in materials science and processing to commercialize cost-effective charging units.  

Punch Custom Tooling Supports Range of Manufacturing Processes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Punch Industry designs custom tooling for injection molding, stamping and equipment manufacturing processes.

Seis países que están impulsando con éxito su manufactura

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un informe del Foro Económico Mundial analiza cómo los países pueden atraer inversión extranjera a medida que evolucionan las cadenas de valor. El documento destaca los casos de países como Brasil, Estados Unidos y México.

Mold-Masters amplía su sistema de canal caliente EcoONE-Series

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Mold-Masters expande su sistema de canal caliente EcoONE-Series con placas de media cámara caliente en cinco tamaños estándar, mejorando eficiencia y versatilidad.

Rocket Engine Component 3D Printed in One Piece

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Using a laser powder bed fusion machine from Eplus3D and Leap 71’s AI-enabled computational tool, a 3D printed rocket engine was made in one step, with no postprocess machining required. 

Overcoming Challenges in Decorative Plating

| Products Finishing

MKS Atotech shares an update on alternatives to hexavalent chromium plating chemistry. Also, learn about efforts to ensure a smooth transition, especially for the decorative plating industry.

Cambio rápido y preciso en tornos CNC con el sistema TMS-2G de SMW Autoblok

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema TMS-2G, que permite realizar cambios de husillo en menos de un minuto, garantiza precisión y seguridad en procesos de sujeción automática y manual.

Ingersoll Turning Tool Features Modular Design for Easier Setup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Ingersoll WinTwist line features a modular design to facilitate easier setup and to make it simpler to adapt to multispindle and Swiss-type machines.

Function Over Form

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

While the metalworking industry includes a wide variety of machine shops, it is worthwhile remembering that the differences obscure a key commonality: they all run on human ingenuity.

Apply Carbon becomes Procotex France

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New denomination builds on parent company’s international recognition, further driving efforts in carbon, aramid fiber recycling.

Sandvik to acquire Verisurf Software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit under the Sandvik umbrella, enhancing its ability to develop and deliver on 3D measurement solutions for composites.

You Can Still Make an Impact Even if You’re Not Traveling

Grace Stubbins | GROW

As everyone’s travel ramps up, I find myself in the comfort of my own home, reflecting on what it means to me that I’m not traveling.

Apache Aerospace highlights MX-5 self-feed countersink tool

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Third-generation design approved by U.S. aerospace manufacturers targets simplified operations for metal and composite materials cutting.

ICYMI: February Roundup

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

While February was short on days, there was no shortage in insightful content from our editors and contributors! Take a look at what you might have missed. 

Studer Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machine Streamlines Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Studer’s FavoritCNC universal cylindrical grinding machine has been further developed to feature modern grinding technology with high-precision, simple operation at a cost-effective price point.

Importación de Moldes y Troqueles en México: Datos Clave y Oportunidades

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024 el valor de la importación de herramentales fue de 3,484 millones de dólares.

ATI Relocates, Expands Additive Manufacturing Capacity in New Florida Facility

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Margate, Florida, facility supports additive manufacturing of larger metal parts, serving customers across defense, space and more.