Cómo incrementar el acopio de PET y asegurar la circularidad

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Líderes en el reciclaje de plásticos se reunieron en Plastics Recycling LATAM para explorar cómo incrementar el acopio de PET y garantizar su circularidad. Entre las propuestas destacaron la necesidad de fortalecer el acopio, implementar legislaciones claras y educar a los consumidores.

Mouldpro Mold Maintenance Tools, Gate Cutters Enable Improved Productivity

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Mouldpro offers a variety of soft tools and gate cutters that are constructed to ensure molders can safely work on mold tools without damaging the mold surface.

Aduro avanza con planta piloto para reciclaje químico en 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología Hydrochemolytic de Aduro avanza con su planta piloto NGP, que promete soluciones escalables para plásticos y residuos complejos.

What Does the Future Hold for Leaded Steels?

Miles Free | Production Machining

12L14 and other leaded steels are no longer melted in the U.S.

Dillon Workpiece Stops Reduce Setup Time

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The workpiece stops enable short parts to be set above the jaws, providing clearance.

Foba Welcomes New Managing Director

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Foba has announced Richard Roth as its new managing director. He has taken over the strategic direction and leadership of the brand.

Infinici recycled glass fibers will be distributed in Europe, Turkey by Biesterfeld

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Biesterfield will introduce Infinici’s recycled nonwoven composite materials to broader markets while also collecting glass and carbon fiber waste from customers.

Beta, 47G unlock AAM opportunities in Utah

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Statewide agreement is set to jump start a host of AAM readiness activities across Utah, further led by Beta’s CTOL and VTOL aircraft expertise.

RapidMade introduces Aerolite thermoformable carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thermoformable carbon fiber address traditional scale and cost bottlenecks, eliminating most manual processes while achieving high-volume production.

Rath to open facility dedicated to continuous oxide ceramic fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Initial production of 10 tons of Altra Flex fibers will be produced annually in Germany for a wide range of 3D printing, composite and other application possibilities.

3D Systems, Daimler Trucks and Buses Partner to Decentralize Spare Part Production

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration enables Daimler Buses to deliver enhanced service capabilities to its certified AM partners while protecting its valuable intellectual property

Cetrovo 1.0 metro train has begun commercial operation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber-intensive design is now carrying passengers in the port city Qingdao.

Reshoring Initiative Launches Nationwide Reshoring Survey

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The nationwide reshoring survey aims to glean factors that are affecting manufacturers’ decisions on whether to reshore factories and supply chains. The survey is open Jan. 28 through March 15, 2025.

How to Eliminate Chatter

| MoldMaking Technology

Here are techniques commonly used to combat chatter and guidelines to establish a foundation for optimizing the moldmaking process.

Weathering the Storm

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

This is a story of how one industrial coatings company kept the lights on in the wake of hurricane devastation.

Advanced Tool Paths, Simple Implementation

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Programming advanced tool paths used to be a complex, time-consuming task. Canned cycles in CAM software have now made them more accessible than ever.

Ski Goggles with 3D Printed Parts Appear on Shark Tank: The Cool Parts Show Update

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of The Cool Parts Show, we discussed Rekkie’s success on the TV show Shark Tank, as well as new software functionality and further improvements made to its ski goggles with digital HUD using 3D printing processes. Here is that update or see the original episode:

Alpla ingresa al mercado de reciclaje de HDPE en Brasil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Alpla se une al mercado de reciclaje en Brasil con la adquisición mayoritaria de Clean Bottle, fortaleciendo la economía circular y la producción de HDPE reciclado en Sudamérica.  

Innovaciones de BYK en aditivos sin PFAS y desarrollo rápido

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

BYK presenta aditivos sostenibles y sin PFAS en ECS 2025, incluyendo desespumantes innovadores y sistemas de desarrollo más rápidos.

Extrusion Guru Darley Starts Consulting Business

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Long-time machinery sales executive to focus on extrusion and recycling.  

A legacy of innovation in advanced thermoplastic composites

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

ATC Manufacturing, a 2024 Top Shops honoree, enables high-rate aerospace production with sustainable, lightweight and durable thermoplastic composite solutions.

Mitutoyo Measurement Software Streamlines Inspection Process

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The integration of Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image 2D vision measuring system boost the precision and efficiency of noncontact measurements.