R.E. Mason Joins Valve Repair Council

| Valve Magazine

R.E. Mason recently joined the Valve Repair Council. The company serves customers in the energy, life sciences, pulp and paper and chemical industries.

Radalytica advances multimodal 3D robotic scanner for composites, future aircraft inspection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Radalytica continues to develop its RadalyX nondestructive testing (NDT) system, merging diverse imaging methodologies for inspection in laboratories to aircraft hangars.

Liquid Cooling Technology for Data Center Cooling

| Valve Magazine

Technology from Nexalus will work with Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers to turn data centers into closed-loop clean energy power stations.  

Shapeways Restarts with a Renewed Focus on Creating a Stable, Customer-centric Company

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New leadership team acquires key assets, including the Shapeways name and its original Eindhoven production facility, and is set to take the company into its next chapter.  

CNC Control Offers Moldmaking Precision and Process Reliability

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Heidenhain Corp. highlights its TNC7 CNC control, engineered to tackle the specific challenges of moldmaking with a focus on precision, efficiency and flexibility.  

5 Common Electroplating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Electroplating requires adherence to process control and maintenance procedures — here are some common missteps to avoid. 

Polymers Foundation Names First Recipient of Joe Bennett Award

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

UNC Charlotte junior Sarah Kim wins award named after well-known North Carolina molder and moldmaker.  

Building Out a Foundation for Student Machinists

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Autodesk and Haas have teamed up to produce an introductory course for students that covers the basics of CAD, CAM and CNC while providing them with a portfolio part.
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Directors Appointment Expands ChemQuest Operations

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Two new directors, Ty Dawson and Meghan Patel, will contribute to ChemQuest Group’s operational excellence.

Caron Engineering Appoints New Members to Executive Team

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Caron Engineering Inc.’s new C-suite leadership team will enhance operations and technological innovation.

MMT Chats: The Hidden Obstacles Holding Your Business Back (and You Don't Even Know It) Part 1

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the personal stories of two small to mid-sized manufacturers who discovered how to unleash the hidden potential of their shops and pave the way for financial growth and long-term success.

Applying AI to Manage, Synchronize Material Data and Power Material Development

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Global masterbatch and compound producer Kafrit Group worked with MaterialsZone to apply AI to its raw materials management and product development.

Intro to Multimaterial Laser Powder Bed Fusion — How Does This Work?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The key is precise layer-by-layer placement of separate metals. See our video discussing the Aerosint system.

Rotary Atomizer Enables VOC-Free Color Changes

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Dürr’s EcoBell4 Pro enables mixed two-component paint systems to be directly fed into the atomizer's return system with a reduced VOC count.

Ineos Lustran 532 ABS Tailored for Furniture Edging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New ABS grade offers processability, medium gloss, and stable color base for self-coloring, tailored for furniture edge bands.

STADLERconnect: innovación digital para plantas de reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Stadler lanza Stadlerconnect, una solución digital que mejora la eficiencia de plantas de reciclaje con análisis de datos y control del flujo de materiales.

Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.

La producción de vehículos ligeros alcanzará un récord de 4 millones en 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Odracir Barquera, director general de la AMIA, pronosticó que 2024 cerrará con un récord histórico de producción, superando la cifra de 2017, que fue de 3.9 millones de vehículos producidos.

México fortalece liderazgo como proveedor de autopartes de EE. UU.

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México alcanza un 43.1 % de participación en las compras de autopartes en Estados Unidos, consolidándose como el principal proveedor, superando a Canadá y China.

Keeping It In The Family — Succession Tips From Those Who Lived It | Part 1

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

PMPA members share some tips to avoid getting burned when passing the business torch from one family member to another.

JEC World 2025 unveils Innovation Award finalists

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

These 33 finalists, celebrating successful projects and partnerships in composites innovation, will be narrowed down to 11 winners at the JEC World 2025 Premiere on Jan. 13, 2025.

SHD Composite Materials celebrates 15 years, opens additional facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Independent composite material manufacturer continues to grow its global reach, maintains its flexible customer support with the opening of an additional facility on its U.K. campus.