Meusburger lanza su nuevo portal en línea en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Meusburger estrena su portal en línea para mejorar la compra y gestión de componentes para moldes.
Franconia Industries Brass Provides Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: EZeeBrass’ chipbreaking properties, achieved through the addition of magnesium, provide short, easily broken chips at high cutting speeds.
Iniciativa para recuperar empaques plásticos de pequeño formato
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con mejoras en reciclaje y nueva infraestructura, Closed Loop Partners busca redirigir empaques plásticos pequeños del vertedero al mercado de reciclaje.
Continuous Learning Helps Industry Steward Keep Up the Pace
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
With a zeal for chemistry, a life-long love of learning, a good teacher and supportive employer, Rebecca Bennett, Products Finishing’s first Champion of the Industry, became passionate about the electroplating industry, spawning her success and loyalty to Precision Plating Co.
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México: el papel del plástico en la economía circular y la sostenibilidad
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante el foro “Perspectivas de la Industria 2025”, la ANIPAC instó a la industria del plástico a acelerar su transición hacia la circularidad y la sustentabilidad, confirmando su compromiso con la SEMARNAT para avanzar en este objetivo.
Inauguran línea de ensamble SMT en la Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez
| Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva línea de ensamble Surface Mount Technology (SMT) permitirá la capacitación y certificación en manufactura electrónica.
3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Utilizing Axtra3D’s additive technology, LSI Solutions, a medical equipment manufacturer found the compatible machine it needed to accelerate its R&D process for prototyping molds for medical devices.
Ohio Governor DeWine Announces Funding for Aerospace and Defense Innovation Hub
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The new collaboration will further strengthen Youngstown’s position as a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) research, technology and workforce development.
Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.
Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Ugima-X is said to provide optimized cycle times, longer tool service life and improved chip breaking.
Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.
Royal Products Rotary Accumulator Boosts Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The Rota-Rack Compact automatic rotary accumulator is designed specifically for small parts and Swiss applications.
Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC Launches First-Ever Molding Expert VR App, Setting a New Industry Standard
| MoldMaking Technology
After two years of research and strategic development, Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC are proud to announce that META has approved the publication of the first-ever Molding Expert VR app in the store.
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Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.
PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.
PTXPO Preview: Wittmann Showcases LSR Molding, Central Conveying Demonstration
| Plastics Technology
A 121-ton SmartPower injection molding machine equipped for LSR processing will join a demonstration of Wittmann’s Codemax RFID-coded manifold, among other technologies.
What’s top of mind in composites?
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
As the composites industry gathers for its largest international trade show, CW’s editorial team shares the key trends and challenges they’re tracking — from aerospace innovations and recycling advancements to economic shifts and the future of eVTOL.
BCSE 2025 report indicates U.S. is ready to meet sustainable energy demands
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Annual Factbook tracking market and policy trends offers insight on the U.S.’ sustainable energy portfolio from 2024, including capacity, investment and deployment.
People in composites: February 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New personnel developments have been announced by Teijin Ltd, IACMI, Electra.aero Inc. and Aurora Material Solutions.
Aksa Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Aksa’s ambitious development projects.
Mucell Extrusion Purchased by Censco
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Zotefoams PLC sells Mucell Extrusion Technology brand to engineering services company.
Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.