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Making Safety a Priority in Recycled Plastic for Personal Care and Food-Contact Products
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Proper quality controls and feedstream selection can produce recycled materials for any application.
#regulations
Sistema de visión AVR400 de Starrett aumenta la velocidad de medición
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El AVR400, de Starrett, ofrece capacidades CNC completas y mayor velocidad en un diseño compacto.
Davenport Hybrid Machine Features Enhanced Rigidity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The Hybrid Machine features a redesigned tooling system to make changeovers faster.
3D Printed Headgear Episode Sparks More Devices: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we learned from Brent Wright of some other cases of protective helmets that have been 3D printed since we covered the custom jiu jitsu helmet in episode 31. Here is that update or see the original episode:
Horn Drilling System Features Specialized Wear Protection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The D1122 solid carbide drilling system features a stable, straight cutting edge that reduces the formation of built-up edges.
Mazak Turning Machine Enables High-Volume Production of Small Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine features a nine-axis configuration that includes five spindle motors.
Electropolished Surgical Jaws are Bulk Processed
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
New England Electropolishing electropolishes stainless steel surgical jaws with a process developed by the company that includes cleaning, deburring and passivation.
Finishing Index Starts 2025 Off Strong With Expansion
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
January activities indicate strong market conditions for the finishing industry headed into the new year, further reinforced by the index’s future outlook.
Mack Molding Makes Substantial Machinery Investment to Bolster Manufacturing Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
The company makes its largest technology investment in 25 years to enhance manufacturing proficiencies across multiple sites.
Scientific Cutting Tools' Custom, Modified Tooling Boosts Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Scientific Cutting Tools provides customized solutions that address specific geometries, coatings and material requirements.
Axalta Launches Fellows Forum for Transformative Solutions
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Network of Fellows will help identify new technologies and innovations for Axalta’s continued growth.
TFP innovations improve layup accuracy, speed and material versatility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: ZSK Stickmaschinen is highlighting its latest innovations supporting tailored fiber placement, from integration of digital controls to multi-fiber placement capabilities.
Could Robotic Postprocessing Aid Metal 3D Printing?
Derek Korn | Additive Manufacturing
Perhaps. Dedicated robotic machining systems can be a cost-effective alternative to removing 3D printed part supports, trimming parts and so on.
Video: Looking at the Year Ahead in Recycled Materials
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Emily Friedman of ICIS breaks down the key factors anticipated to influence recycled plastics markets in 2025.
#economics
MMT Chats: Resilience Through Relationships After a Hurricane
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A mold builder’s story of resilience, teamwork and growth after Hurricane Helene devastated their community.
PLASTICS forma la Polystyrene Recycling Alliance
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA) busca mejorar la reciclabilidad del poliestireno en EE. UU. y alcanzar el estatus de “ampliamente reciclable” para 2030 mediante inversiones y educación.
Hard Head Veterans Adds Larger LS Mtron Machine for Safety Helmet Production
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
LS Mtron is providing a 420-ton injection molding machine to Hard Head Veterans for creation of tactical bump helmets and upcoming E-Class aramid fiber-infused safety helmets.
Estandarización y automatización en mecanizado de alta mezcla
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop México
Un proceso de manufactura esbelta cada vez más digitalizado comienza con una selección común de herramientas de corte y accesorios de mecanizado de cinco ejes.
Bajo la lupa: la urgencia de entender de dónde vienen los microplásticos
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Los microplásticos requieren de estudio para ser abordados correctamente. ECOCE emitió un comunicado que brinda elementos para un mejor entendimiento del tema y de las principales fuente de emisión, así como de los beneficios ambientales del PET.
Por qué usar torneado tipo suizo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los tornos tipo suizo han evolucionado más allá de su uso tradicional en dispositivos médicos y electrónicos, consolidándose como una opción clave en la producción de piezas complejas para diversas industrias. ¿Qué los diferencia de los tornos convencionales y cómo optimizan los procesos de mecanizado?
Producción automotriz creció 1.7 % en enero de 2025
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La producción de la industria automotriz aumentó un 1.7 % en enero de este año, pero las exportaciones se redujeron un 13.7 %.
Cristalinidad y cristalización en polímeros: aplicaciones en el PET
M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México
Aprenda sobre los factores y procesos que afectan la cristalinidad en polímeros y cómo optimizar la producción y calidad de productos a base de PET.