Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos Inc. Receive Accolades Within the Manufacturing Community

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Local manufacturers and sister companies, Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos & Plastikos Medical were recently named 3rd and 4th place, respectively, in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing results.  

Sampling and Mold Validation Facility Supports Moldmaking Capabilities

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Dynamic Tool Corporation highlights its Dynamic Development Center provides a platform to avoid disruptions to critical production manufacturing resources.  

Automate Coolant Management, Collect Data to Optimize Machining Operations

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The future of coolant management lies in better control through automation and applying real-time data analysis and insights.

Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Insights into the importance of talent in maintaining national competitiveness, the impact of global events on the workforce and practical strategies for developing and implementing effective talent plans.
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Saporito Finishing Co. Appoints CEO

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Greg Immell will drive the metal finisher’s vision and strategic initiatives while building on its culture of collaboration and excellence.

Practical Environmental Management Reduces Costs, Refines Quality

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By focusing on effluent treatment and efficient tin recovery, this Indian surface treatment plant meets stringent environmental standards and sustainable high-quality production. 
#regulations

3 formas en que la inteligencia artificial revolucionará los talleres metalmecánicos

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop México

Desde la optimización en la selección de herramientas hasta la programación avanzada de CNC y el monitoreo de vibraciones, la IA se posiciona como una herramienta clave para aumentar la productividad y la calidad de la producción.

Safety Shower Ensures Workplace Safety, Protection

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Bradley Corp. introduces the newest model of its Halo enclosed safety shower which delivers swifter washdown capabilities.

With AM, More Compact Titanium Part Replaces Aluminum for Aircraft Wing

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

General Atomics turns to Norsk Titanium for new wing splice made via DED. See our video filmed at Norsk.

OCSiAl Opens First Large-Scale Graphene Nanotube Plant

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The new facility in Serbia will serve Europe, North America and Asia to drive advances in plastics and rubbers.
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Mazak celebra 50 años de innovación en manufactura en Kentucky

| Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía ha sido reconocida por su medio siglo de contribuciones al sector metalmecánico y su impacto económico en el norte de Kentucky.

Your must-have composites industry guide for 2025

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Welcome to CW’s annual SourceBook, your guide to suppliers of machinery, materials, software and other services for the composites industry.

Colgate-Palmolive y Vida Circular: innovación en economía circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Colgate-Palmolive se une a Vida Circular para promover la sostenibilidad, reduciendo plásticos vírgenes y desarrollando empaques 100 % reciclables para 2025.

Dispositivo de medición de contornos de Mahr cuenta con un sistema de sonda especializado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La MarSurf CD 140 AF de Mahr ofrece una medición rápida y precisa con un sistema de sonda especializado y funciones avanzadas de fácil manejo.

How I Made It: Mike Lynch

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Mike Lynch has been a CNC programming teacher for three decades, in addition to being the longest-running columnist in Modern Machine Shop history, providing generations of machinists with expert insight into the art of programming parts. With this issue being Mike’s last, we wanted to highlight his career and what it means for the industry.

H.B. Carbide Grade Improves Edge Security in High-Temperature Applications

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

H.B. Carbide Co. introduces the HB-710 grade for the machining of high-temperature materials, increasing edge line security and resistance.

Tornos Partners With Ellison Technologies

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Ellison Technologies, headquartered in California, will represent Tornos in 15 states across the U.S.

Using a Melt Flow Indexer to Test Your Pressure Transducer

| Plastics Technology

The MFI tester enables collection of meaningful pressure data in transducers in a relatively short time, providing realistic measures of the response time of a pressure transducer. This information is critical in the interpretation of pressure data measured in an extrusion process.  

How to Manage Wall Thickness Changes in Your Mold Design

| MoldMaking Technology

To ensure even filling and cooling, consider wall section transitions, corners and fillets, ribs and bosses, lip and rim designs and CAE flow simulation software.

Compact Solution for Two-Component Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Zahoransky’s new internal mold handling technology foregoes the time, space and money required for core-back, rotary table or index plate technologies for 2K molding.

Handheld Beta Backscatter Targets Precious Metal Coating Analysis

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

UPA Technology Inc. has released version 3 of the Microderm CMS, a portable beta backscatter instrument that can measure density of the coating and substrate.

This holiday season's creative gift list for composites industry pros

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Take a look at this gift guide compiled by CW which has something to delight every advanced materials expert this holiday season.