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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Versatile, Cost-Effective High Solids Mixer

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

PLC controls allow operators to program and run recipes based on speed, time and hydraulic lift raise/lower cycles.   

Composite Integration adds real-time resin degassing measuring to Ciject equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ciject resin infusion and injection machinery now offers real-time resin degassing measurement technology that uses sensors and software to continuously monitor the state of resin during the degassing process.

Airborne completes final delivery of CFRP mirror structures for Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airborne, with the help of partners, designed, manufactured and assembled two 6-meter-diameter mirror support structures for highly complex scientific telescope project.

Partnership Strengthens Powder Coating Presence in Italy

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

PPG strategically partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen its distribution network for powder coatings in the Italian market.