Workflow Optimization in AM: Phasio, 4D_Additive Join Forces

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New partnership provides a sophisticated, end-to-end solution for AM facilities.

Swancor applies EzCiclo recycling resin to Liux EV prototype

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cooperation with Spanish automotive startup has achieved automotive parts comprising EzCiclo RH512 thermoset resin and linen fiber that can be fully separated, adjusted and returned into circularity.

Tool Steel Offers Various Benefits for Metal Injection Molding

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik’s Osprey HWTS 50 is a lean hot work tool steel powder designed for enhanced printability to benefit processes such as metal injection molding.    

What Is the Powder Bed and Where Does It Come From? | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Here is an explanation of the simple hardware interplay that creates a fresh layer of metal powder for each new layer of 3D printing. Part of series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.

4D_Additive With New Functionalities for SLM Metal Printing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The 4D_Additive software suite is a versatile solution compatible with all major 3D printers and printing processes.

Estado de México propone restricciones a plásticos de un solo uso

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Edomex busca eliminar plásticos de un solo uso. La propuesta incluye sanciones, apoyo empresarial y educación ambiental para reducir el impacto ecológico.

Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastics: Molecular Weight — What It Is and Why It Matters

| Plastics Technology

Molecular weight might seem like an abstract concept, but it plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of plastics during processing and in their final applications.

MMT Chats: Injection Molds and Integrated Solutions Through Ambition and Innovation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Jordan Robertson, VP, Business Development and Marketing for StackTeck discusses various mold technologies to improve efficiencies in automation, cooling, lightweighting and sustainability.

Nuevas soluciones Licocene de Clariant para la industria textil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant lanza Licocene, polímeros avanzados que mejoran sostenibilidad y eficiencia en colchones, textiles y productos de consumo.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecieron 4.8 % en 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024, el valor total de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 554 443,6 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento del 4.8 % con respecto a 2023.

New Year Ushers in Nostalgia

| GROW

2025?  How is that possible?  Wasn’t that the year that appeared in many Sci-Fi movies/series in the last 30-40 years, citing the not-too-distant future?  I don’t know about you but once a new year rolls around, I begin to contemplate not only events that happened in the previous year (and how I could improve myself), but I become a bit nostalgic in general.  About my family, of course, but also thinking about my many years and experiences at Gardner Business Media.  I’m totally going to be aging myself here . . . August 1978 – After a half year at University of Cincinnati in Liberal Arts, I drop out as I am in lecture halls with hundreds of other students, bus to campus from the westside and just generally not feeling the vibe.  By August, even though I am rocking a deep tan, my parents have had enough of me with nothing happening.

Hiring A New Generation — Generation Z

| Production Machining

Be prepared and understand what many don’t know about Gen Z.
#workforcedevelopment

MPI Announces 2025 Champion Award Recipients

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Master Painters Institute has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 MPI Champion Awards.

Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multispindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.

Ampacet Earthen Clay Collection Masterbatches Provide Natural Look

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Earthen Clay Collection is suitable for polyethylene multilayer blow molding and extrusion.

JEC World 2025 unveils Investor Day

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC Group, Catalysium and Sesamers have created a vital platform to connect composites entrepreneurs with investors, uniting ideas with innovations with investment opportunities.

Re:Build adds RTM capabilities to suite of composites offerings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Addition of RTM work cell at South Carolina facility enhances customer support in aerospace, defense industries.

Covestro to jointly develop flying car, eVTOL material solutions with GAC Motors

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Covestro and eight other partners plan to innovate polycarbonates, smart applications, composite materials and low-carbon footprint solutions to advance China’s UAM capabilities.

Arceon, Goodman Technologies to progress melt-infiltrated CMC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.S. aerospace and defense markets are expected to benefit from Arceon’s expertise in C/C-Sic materials and Goodman’s presence in the nanocomposites ecosystem.

Lanzan directorio de reciclaje de plásticos en EE.UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La FFRA presenta un recurso clave para impulsar el reciclaje de películas plásticas y facilitar el acceso a puntos de recolección en todo EE.UU.  

Assembling the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator: The final welds

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Building the all-thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator comes to an end with continuous ultrasonic welding of the RH longitudinal fuselage joint and resistance welding for coupling of the fuselage frames across the upper and lower halves.  

Chucks para mecanizado y cómo elegir el adecuado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los chucks, o mandriles, son herramientas imprescindibles en el mecanizado. Este artículo explora los diferentes tipos de chucks, sus aplicaciones clave y cómo tecnologías avanzadas, como sistemas de cambio rápido y sujeción modular, optimizan la productividad en talleres CNC. Además, se destacan prácticas de mantenimiento que prolongan la vida útil y aseguran precisión en procesos de alta demanda.