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The third iteration of the event takes place March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois, providing three days of exhibits, technical education and professional networking.

Sherwin-Williams Energy Barrier Coating Eliminates Corrosion Under Insulation

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Heat-Flex AEB is a thermal insulative coating replaces the bulky mineral-based insulation that’s traditionally used on storage tanks, process vessels and piping to retain process heat.

EuCIA, JEC Group launch European Circular Composites Alliance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ECCA initiative will combine the ambition and voice of composites manufacturers, associations and end users, achieving set targets and developing standards for composites circularity.

Levante, ACS Srl begin R&D project for rCF solar panel delivery

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Use of recycled carbon fiber and bioresins aim to reshape the future of photovoltaic energy and mobility.

Tower Tech expands modular FRP cooling towers lineup

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Closed-circuit models have been added to the company’s open-circuit offerings, with a focus on sustainable efficiency.

Angeloni, Herambiente to create closed-loop rCF system, accelerate recycling research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Herambiente recycling facility in Italy and Angeloni’s composites expertise will build a circular system between customer, manufacturer and recycler and further explore rCF opportunities.

Hexcel, FIDAMC join forces to shape future composites development, application and roadmap

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic alliance will accelerate the development of next-gen composite materials and their applications in high-impact industries.

Revolution Composites earns 2025 Northrop Grumman Supplier Award 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites company has been recognized for its supplier excellence, backed by consistent quality, on-time delivery and program support.

SPE Foundation and Plastics Hall of Fame Create Student Scholarship

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The SPE Foundation establishes Plastics Hall of Fame scholarship to support future industry leaders.
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Drill Geometry Enables Plug-And-Play Functionality, Optimized Performance

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place, enabling both tool inventory and cycle times to be significantly reduced in short-hole drilling.

What Patient-Specific Surgical Guides Can Teach About Mass Customization

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Tailor-made manufacturing is one of AM’s richest possibilities, but the success factors inevitably draw on more than AM.

Expanding Automation Among US Manufacturers

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

AI and vision systems are among the technologies that will make automation more accessible to the small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the U.S.

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.

Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

Tsugami Lathe Enables High-Accuracy, Multifunction Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The SS20MH-III-5AX multifunction sliding headstock lathe can make complex-shaped workpieces with 3D curved surfaces utilizing the five-axis simultaneous control and Capto C3, 30-position tool magazine, all from bar stock or blanks.

Engel opens new Mexico facility, expands injection molding machine production capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mexico is a strategic location for Engel to achieve greater efficiency, responsiveness to market demands and a skilled workforce present and future expansion.

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.

Optimización y sostenibilidad: Nexeo Plastics en Plastimagen 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nexeo Plastics presenta en Plastimagen 2025 su gama de compuestos, polímeros y soluciones sostenibles para optimizar procesos en la industria del plástico.  

MC600 de MiR: cobot móvil para automatización de tareas industriales complejas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El MC600, de MiR, combina una base móvil autónoma con brazos robóticos colaborativos para automatizar procesos como paletizado y manipulación de materiales pesados.

Engel inaugura planta de fabricación de inyectoras en México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Con una capacidad de producir entre 180 y 200 inyectoras de plásticos por año, Engel inauguró su primera planta de producción en el continente americano. Se trata de un proyecto a largo plazo que irá creciendo por fases para ofrecer una integración vertical de fabricación, automatización y centro de soluciones.  

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.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Lathe Enables Continuous Operation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The BNA-42SY5 lathe features an integrated auto-compensation system to automatically adjust tooling based on measurements taken at the inspection station.