PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

| Plastics Technology

In cooperation with Elmet, Nissei will mold a nasal respiratory valve from LSR utilizing a valve-gated cold runner.

Kwik Mark Engineers Tag Master 3 for Reliable Tag Marking

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Dot peen marking solution advances automation for permanently marking industrial components, overcoming common tag feeding challenges.

PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 4 of 4: Discover Cutting-Edge Moldmaking Solutions

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Here is a brief overview of some of the advanced moldmaking technologies you’ll find at PTXPO 2025. Join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont, Illinois, for three days of nonstop networking, education and business development opportunities where you can network, learn and grow your business.

Advanced Tool Paths, Simple Implementation

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Programming advanced tool paths used to be a complex, time-consuming task. Canned cycles in CAM software have now made them more accessible than ever.

Attained Wisdom From Carving the Slopes

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

If my many years of skiing have taught me anything, it’s that sometimes being a great leader is about delivering the perfect tip, at the perfect time.

Automatic Optimization of Mold Temperature Control

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Wittmann’s Expert MouldTemp assistance system applies continuous flow monitoring of all cooling channels to recognize and compensate for disturbances and flow rate fluctuations.

Cortec Hires Director to Drive Innovation

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Rebecca Guza aims to foster innovation, collaboration and project execution to achieve cohesion between departments and industries served.

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció 0.8 puntos en febrero

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Con cifras desestacionalizadas, el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros aumentó 0.8 puntos, situándose en 51.3 puntos, cuatro meses por encima del umbral de los 50 puntos.

Husky presenta sus soluciones para inyección en Plastimagen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Husky presenta en Plastimagen tecnologías avanzadas para alimentos, bebidas, automotriz y dispositivos médicos, con soluciones como Altanium con IA y el sistema UltraMelt para biopolímeros.

Conair exhibe sus más recientes soluciones en Plastimagen

| Plastics Technology México

Conair exhibe en Plastimagen su sistema Wave Conveying, el secador Carousel Plus dX y la mezcladora TB 100, diseñados para mejorar la eficiencia y calidad en el procesamiento de plásticos.  

MoldMaking Technology at PTXPO: Get to Know Us Better, Get to Know Each Other, Booth1235

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Engagement is the theme at MMT’s booth during PTXPO 2025 this month. Whether you're a mold builder, designer, injection molder or OEM, MMT is inviting the entire moldmaking community and its supply chain partners to stop by, connect and engage.

Uniloy presenta su máquina de alta cavitación

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Uniloy lanza su nueva máquina de alta cavitación, aumentando la productividad hasta un 40 % y reduciendo costos operativos en la fabricación de envases plásticos.

HydroGraph collaboration to demonstrate pristine graphene’s support of synthetic fiber materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical partnership with large global synthetic fiber manufacturer will evaluate the impact of HydroGraph’s graphene on critical fiber performance attributes.

Second Beta eCTOL to join Norway international aircraft test arena

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.S. aircraft will be headed to Europe later in 2025 to, among other things, participate in Bristow, Avinor and the CAA’s plans that will set the foundation for scaling zero- and low-emission aviation.

Bioresorbable Implant 3D Printed by Materialise Enters Clinical Trial

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Led by Materialise and the University of Michigan, the trial is the next phase to facilitate regular use of a revolutionary 3D-printed implant to help children worldwide.

McLaren develops aerospace-inspired ART method for volume composite super car engineering

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automated rapid tape (ART) technique, already deployed at the MCTC and to be used for future McLaren models, is capable of producing lighter, stiffer and stronger carbon fiber structures with less waste.

JEC presents Composites Startup Booster 2025 winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Jury selected Tree Composites, Perseus Materials and Strong by Form as this year’s competition winners.

Syensqo, Vartega to advance carbon fiber circularity 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vartega progresses Syensqo closed-loop model through conversion of dry carbon fiber and prepreg waste into EasyFeed Bundles.

VCARB Formula 1 renews tech partnership with Roboze

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional 3-year collaboration reaffirms focus and trust in Roboze’s advanced composite 3D printing materials, processes for precision motorsport parts.

Pinette commissions large-scale stamp-forming press for TPCs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airbus Aerostructures facilities will integrate this forming press that is expected to advance next-gen aerospace parts production thanks to its size and performance.

Exel, Flying Whales advance airship R&D collaboration 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This time, Exel has signed a contract to deliver 75 kilometers of pull-wound carbon fiber tubes for the LCA60T VTOL aircraft.  

Reinforce 3D, Bauer Hockey partner for CFIP-optimized sports equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Continuous carbon fiber injection process (CFIP) will achieve more durable, high-performance equipment for every athletic discipline.