Carbon-Neutral 3D Printing for Construction
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Colorado startup Alquist 3D is 3D printing full buildings and smaller infrastructure using robot-based systems. But rather than carbon- generating concrete, the company is leveraging a geopolymer material that is carbon neutral today — and could be carbon sequestering in the future.
How To Identify Resin Degradation in Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
Degradation can occur in many single-screw extrusion operations, and typically occurs due to minor design flaws in the screw. Here is how to track it down.
Carmex Thread Mills Feature Ultra-Fine-Grain Carbide
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Carmex Precision Tools’ FSH solid carbide thread mills are designed for faster, more accurate thread milling in hard and heat-resistant materials up to 65 HRC.
How to Choose a Paint Spray Gun
| Products Finishing
Application speed, improved transfer efficiency and finish quality are essential characteristics to consider when searching for the best liquid paint spray gun for an application.
Carmex Thread Mills Feature Ultra-Fine-Grain Carbide
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Carmex Precision Tools’ FSH solid carbide thread mills are designed for faster, more accurate thread milling in hard and heat-resistant materials up to 65 HRC.
Twin-Screw Feeder Offers Precise Batching, Weighing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Compact design is said to be ideal when limited space prohibits multiple individual screw units.
Taking Machine Monitoring from Data to Action
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
What will define the next stage of machine monitoring software? MachineMetrics’ Rutherford Wilson believes the answer will look something like a manufacturing execution system.
Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
PCS Company is highlighting a range of new products, including a microwelder, date stamps and mold base storage helpers.
INCOE presenta la tecnología Heat-INject en Plastimagen 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
INCOE presenta Heat-INject en Plastimagen, un sistema de control dinámico de temperatura que mejora el llenado y la calidad superficial en moldeo por inyección.
Surface Finishing From an Aerospace Material and Process Engineer’s Perspective
| Products Finishing
This white paper, based on the 58th William Blum Memorial Lecture, explains how an aerospace material and process engineer is trained to carry out critical design tasks for surface finishing.
Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
Sodick is hosting no-stress, informal coffee talks at the Sodick Plustech booth (#527) during PTXPO 2025 to foster insightful conversations with top industry experts in an approachable, interactive format.
Máquinas de inyección inteligentes: la apuesta de Haitian en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Haitian International exhibe en Plastimagen 2025 su quinta generación de máquinas de inyección con integración inteligente de periféricos para mayor eficiencia y control.
Avanco Composites bundles lightweight composites expertise into new corporate structure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Inometa Thermoplastics, Dynexa and Xelis businesses have been joined under the Avanco Composites brand, combining thermoset and thermoplastic composites competencies.
Airbus Helicopters introduces light twin H140 with 2028 EIC
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Larger, quieter rotorcraft offering is backed by H135 and Bluecopter program know-how, featuring several optimized elements and just as many composite features.
Hera Group inaugurates FIB3R recycling plant in Italy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Industrial-scale facility is expected to produce 160 tonnes of rCF/year through pyro-gasification process, supported by cross-sector partners like Leonardo and Angeloni.
MATECH, Cal Nano aim to commercialize UHT composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The partnership’s combined technological advances and manufacturing prowess will target the scale-up and industrialization of FAST SPS for high-temp and UHT composites serving aviation, defense.
Composites industry invited to April 9th AZL Open Day
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Annual, in-person event gives AZL and non-AZL members a chance to gain insight into the RWTH Aachen Campus’ composites and lightweighting R&D landscape.
Reinforce 3D forms alliance with 3D printing company Spring Srl
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Integration of CFIP technology with additive manufacturing will facilitate optimized composites manufacturing and build up CFIP’s scale.
Hot Runner Equipment Enables Simplified Testing for Cables
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Plastic Process Equipment Inc. highlights its Cable Crosschecker for the quick and easy testing of hot runner cables.
Husky Buys Advanced Multishot Technology from MGS
Jim Callari | MoldMaking Technology
Move expands Husky’s offering of fully integrated, multimaterial solutions, improving manufacturing efficiency and performance.
Economic Shifts in 2025: Will Construction and Auto Sectors Drive Plastics Growth?
| MoldMaking Technology
With lower interest rates expected in 2025, construction and auto sectors could drive plastics demand, revitalizing moldmaking and manufacturing investment.
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SmartCAM v2025 mejora la eficiencia en la programación CNC
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La versión 2025 del software SmartCAM introduce mejoras en la interfaz de usuario y nuevas herramientas que optimizan la precisión y eficiencia en la generación de programas CNC.