Industrial Resin Recycling Diversifies by Looking Beyond Automotive

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Recycler equips for new business in medical, housewares and carpeting.

Bulk-Bag Filler Equipped With Pallet Dispenser

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Between 14 and 16 pallets can be loaded for staging into the pallet dispenser.  

Anduril joins Archer for hybrid VTOL military aircraft development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The companies’ first product from this partnership, aided by an additional $430 million raised by Archer, is planned to be a hybrid-propulsion VTOL that will target a potential program of record from the U.S. DOD.

Expanded End-to-End Injection Molding Capabilities to Benefit Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Protolabs has expanded its injection molding capabilities with the introduction of full-service production.  

Sailboat y Asahi Kasei innovan en materiales para baterías

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva planta de Sailboat en Jiangsu utiliza CO₂ y tecnología de Asahi Kasei para producir EC y DMC, reduciendo la huella de carbono en baterías.

Second Cyclyx Circularity Center Planned for 2026

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The first Cyclyx Circularity Center is expected to open in 2025.

Inauguran el Centro de Innovación e Integración de Tecnologías Avanzadas en Puebla

| Modern Machine Shop México

El centro fortalecerá la capacidad productiva de la entidad. El complejo cuenta con 29 laboratorios, de los cuales cinco están destinados al sector automotriz.

A 100-Year-Old Measurement Tool That is Still Used Today

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

The reed mechanism was a breakthrough in high-precision measurement and is still used today for sub-micron or even nanometer resolution applications.

Plastics Technology Year in Review: Your Favorite Reads of 2024

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

A year-end review of the top stories showcasing industry trends, advancements and expert insights. Revisit the articles that captured the attention of the plastics community.

Safety Air Gun Offers Variable Force for Industrial Use

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Exair’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is designed to tackle the toughest cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings.

EPDM Plasma System Effectively Pretreats Auto Surfaces

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Plasmatreat introduces a space-saving version of its EPDM station, offering clean, precise surface pretreatment to improve adhesive and varnish adhesion.

MMT Chats: What Exactly Is a Fractional CFO and How Do I Hire One? Part 2

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges discusses exactly how a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can empower small business owners to overcome the complexities of financial management. 

Upgrading Bar Feeder Components with Metal 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining

Index is exploring redesigning and optimizing parts for bar feeders inside its multi-spindle turning centers using a low-cost metal 3D printing platform from One Click Metal.

Notox surfboards harness flax fiber for wave surfing competition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Libeco flax, Airbus rCF fabrics, Sicomin GreenPoxy bioresins and an agave core form a heavy, robust surfboard custom-designed for Clément Roseyro in this year’s Nazaré Big Waves Surf event.

Norco enhances composites expertise via large-format AM equipment investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

3D printers, five-axis machining and software equipment additions to a dedicated CNC facility will support growth of Norco’s existing capabilities and build market diversity.

A Royal's Visit to a Valve Manufacturing Facility

| Valve Magazine

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits Crane Company’s new Saunders Valves manufacturing facility in Cwmbran, South Wales.  

SPE names Don Hylton 2025 Thermoformer of the Year

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hylton is honored for his long career advancing the thermoforming industry and ongoing membership as an SPE Thermoforming Division board member.

Vestas to repurpose Isle of Wight facility for U.K. onshore blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transition from offshore to onshore wind blade production will support the U.K.’s focus on building domestic supply chains, increasing demand.

Nozzle Series Offers Material Flexibility for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Technoject Machinery Corp. is highlighting its Primo Line Nozzle Series. The series features a good price to technology performance alongside short delivery times.   

Accede Mold and Tool Co. Donates $5,000 to Support Edison Students Pursuing Careers in Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

Donation supports students with resources and opportunities to explore mold manufacturing careers.        
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Registration Opens for STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers welcomes engineers, researchers, academics and suppliers to take part in the technical event May 18-22, 2025.

MMT's Most-Viewed Case Studies in 2024

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics.