LSR 2025 Features Latest Advances in Plastics Technology June 16-19

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

This international plastics event takes place June 16-19 in Irvine, California, bringing together liquid silicone rubber professionals from around the world for three days of education and networking.

Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

When tied to the machine control, Burger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

| MoldMaking Technology

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

| CompositesWorld

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.

Sistema de sujeción rápida de Speedgrip reduce tiempos de cambio en el mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema NDS Quick-Change Mandrel, que optimiza el proceso de sujeción, permite transiciones más rápidas y seguras en operaciones de torneado y rectificado.

Haas Automation estudia impacto de aranceles

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Ante el tema de los aranceles, Haas Automation, indicó que las máquinas-herramienta son esenciales para toda la infraestructura de manufactura en Estados Unidos.

Mastercam Appoints Company President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Russ Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

Sherwin-Williams Coatings Prove Harsh Environment Endurance

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams uses coating systems to increase productivity while maintaining long-lasting aesthetics, as exemplified with a sign manufacturer.

Production Machining's April 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s April 2025 news highlights include key leadership appointments, industry events and more.

Kaiser Threading Inserts Cut in Wide Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Thinbit Mini Groove ‘N Turn Acme threading inserts can be used to cut centralizing or stub profiles by overcutting. They can be used for internal Acme threads on parts with bore diameters of 0.325" and larger.

Borealis lanza rLLDPE con 85 % reciclado posconsumo para empaque flexible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Borealis presenta un avance técnico para el empaque flexible sustentable: un rLLDPE ideal para películas sopladas, con bajo contenido de gel y balance mecánico.

Metal and Polymer Molding, Additive Manufacturing and MoldMaking All Under One Roof

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

From metal molding to polymer molding, additive manufacturing to moldmaking, material selection to formulation, prototyping to production, PTI Tech has emerged as a one-stop molding shop.

ABB Robotics Software Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

AppStudio is designed to provide flexibility and ease of use for creating customized robotic user interfaces.

Surface Finish Underfoot

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

Advancements to Metering, Mixing Equipment

| Products Finishing

Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Chloe Lu says tracking and monitoring maintenance as well as cloud-based troubleshooting are key advancements in meter and mixer equipment. 

How 3D Printing Supports Toolmaking Workforce at This Multiscale Molder

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

At more than a century old, General Pattern has seen multiple evolutions in its business — the latest of which is the embrace of additive manufacturing technologies for mold tooling and beyond.
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Starrag Machining Center Handles Heavy Parts in Compact Footprint

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Starrag’s Heckert H100 compact machine is well suited for large parts and, with a loading weight of 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), is also suitable for heavy parts that would otherwise have to be machined on a large machining center. 

Luxury Watchmaker Uses 3D Printing to Enable Production in Small Quantities

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

London-based Apiar is leveraging AM and local partnerships to design and produce 3D printed watches for the luxury customer in smaller quantities — with entirely outsourced labor. 

Mastercam Appoints Company President

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Russ Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The assembly reflects the shipyard’s pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing.

Actividad industrial creció en febrero de 2025

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con cifras desestacionalizadas, la actividad industrial avanzó un 2.5 % en febrero de 2025 con respecto al mes anterior.

AkzoNobel, Signify Extend Powder Coatings Relationship

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel is extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, building on a shared commitment to sustainability.