Iniciativa para recuperar empaques plásticos de pequeño formato

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con mejoras en reciclaje y nueva infraestructura, Closed Loop Partners busca redirigir empaques plásticos pequeños del vertedero al mercado de reciclaje.

Inauguran línea de ensamble SMT en la Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez

| Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva línea de ensamble Surface Mount Technology (SMT) permitirá la capacitación y certificación en manufactura electrónica.

HMG Paints Supports Community Gym Project

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

HMG Paints has partnered with FC United for a refurbishment project transforming the club's community gym at Broadhurst Park.  

México: el papel del plástico en la economía circular y la sostenibilidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante el foro “Perspectivas de la Industria 2025”, la ANIPAC instó a la industria del plástico a acelerar su transición hacia la circularidad y la sustentabilidad, confirmando su compromiso con la SEMARNAT para avanzar en este objetivo.  

3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Utilizing Axtra3D’s additive technology, LSI Solutions, a medical equipment manufacturer found the compatible machine it needed to accelerate its R&D process for prototyping molds for medical devices.

Iscar introduce sistema modular de cambio rápido para máquinas tipo suizo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

NeoSwiss, de Iscar, ofrece alta repetibilidad y estabilidad para operaciones de torneado y ranurado.

Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Marubeni Citizren-Cincom, Murata Machinery USA, Mazak, Star CNC, Grob Systems and Schütte.

Ohio Governor DeWine Announces Funding for Aerospace and Defense Innovation Hub

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The new collaboration will further strengthen Youngstown’s position as a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) research, technology and workforce development.

Continuous Learning Helps Industry Steward Keep Up the Pace

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

With a zeal for chemistry, a life-long love of learning, a good teacher and supportive employer, Rebecca Bennett, Products Finishing’s first Champion of the Industry, became passionate about the electroplating industry, spawning her success and loyalty to Precision Plating Co.
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Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.

PTXPO Preview: Wittmann Showcases LSR Molding, Central Conveying Demonstration

| Plastics Technology

A 121-ton SmartPower injection molding machine equipped for LSR processing will join a demonstration of Wittmann’s Codemax RFID-coded manifold, among other technologies.

Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.

PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.

Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Ugima-X is said to provide optimized cycle times, longer tool service life and improved chip breaking.

What’s top of mind in composites?

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As the composites industry gathers for its largest international trade show, CW’s editorial team shares the key trends and challenges they’re tracking — from aerospace innovations and recycling advancements to economic shifts and the future of eVTOL.

BCSE 2025 report indicates U.S. is ready to meet sustainable energy demands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Annual Factbook tracking market and policy trends offers insight on the U.S.’ sustainable energy portfolio from 2024, including capacity, investment and deployment.

People in composites: February 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New personnel developments have been announced by Teijin Ltd, IACMI, Electra.aero Inc. and Aurora Material Solutions.

Aksa Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Aksa’s ambitious development projects.

Mucell Extrusion Purchased by Censco

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Zotefoams PLC sells Mucell Extrusion Technology brand to engineering services company.

Approval Granted to New Emissions Monitoring Technology

| Valve Magazine

New tools give operators methane management tools that are easy to implement.
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Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.