Simplifying Cooling Design With Advanced Automation

| MoldMaking Technology

CAD/CAM software with automated mold design features streamlines waterline, baffle and conformal cooling design, making it easier to act on insights from flow analysis.

Reusable silicone vacuum membrane advances closed composite molding techniques

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Elkem Silicones showcases its Bluesil RTV 3724 A&B silicone technology, made in collaboration with MVP, for creating durable, reusable vacuum bags.

Production Machining's February 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2025 news highlights include industry events, new partnerships, acquisitions, leadership changes and more.

Tungaloy amplía capacidades de ranurado interno con nuevos insertos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto tipo STV, de Tungaloy, mejora la productividad en ranurados y perfiles internos complejos.

Alformet white paper examines untapped potential of TPC electric motor sleeves

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The resource, geared toward electric motor and composites specialists, discusses rotor and stator sleeve design considerations, manufacturing insights and more.

Face Milling Cutter Optimizes Machining With Reliable, Error-Free Positioning

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Seco Tools’ Octomill 06 Face Milling Cutter features a multi-insert pocket design to accommodate a variety of insert types for a range of applications.

Peek Into PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 1 of 4: Mold Builders

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Take a moment to get to know more about the mold building exhibitors that will be showcasing a variety of products, technologies and services at PTXPO 2025.   

Versatile industrial composite cables, components meet demanding environment needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Meet Future Fibres experts and its Components Division to learn more about its specialized cable range lineup and highly loaded composite structures.

KM to Produce Pipe, Profile, Sheet Extruders in US

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

KraussMaffei to make extruders in Kentucky to reduce lead times and enhance customer support.  

Ingeo 3D300 Offers Fast, Clean, Precise Printing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Ingeo 3D300 is designed for faster print speeds without compromising surface finish and detail

SABIC Conductive Noryl GTX LMX310 Resins for Dimensional Stability

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Polypropylene ether blend for automotive exteriors resist heat and moisture.

New initiatives, material demonstrations emphasize sustainability objectives 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Syensqo highlights its ongoing composites sustainability strategy through various components and flagship projects, material portfolio promotions and live presentations.

Koch Finishing Systems Announces Strategic Expansion

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Automated finishing systems provider is relocating its Rochester Hill, Michigan, facility to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and streamline operations.

5 Aspects of PMTS I Appreciate

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The three-day edition of the 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show kicks off at the start of April. I’ll be there, and here are some reasons why.

Gardner Business Index - January 2025: 48.3

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

Horn Broaching System Streamlines Production Operations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The AR15 magwell broaching system enables manufacturers to achieve precise broaching directly within the CNC cycle, eliminating the need for a dedicated vertical broaching machine.

Allied Machine and Engineering Drill Provides Extended Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The T-A Pro line is designed to produce well-positioned holes for shorter applications and features a robust design for greater drill depths with longer holes.

Vat Photopolymerization 101: The Importance of the Membrane

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In bottom-up style vat photopolymerization printers, the part is built between the rigid build plate above and the flexible membrane below. This video covers the function and importance of this membrane for 3D printing. 

Congreso del Edomex aprueba restricción total de plásticos de un solo uso

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La nueva normativa en Edomex fomenta el uso de plásticos biodegradables y sanciona el uso de productos desechables.

SMC, compression molding capabilities to support European composites manufacturers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: SFG Composites presents its ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective composite solutions in-house with fast lead times as an alternative to domestic and Asian suppliers.

Mastercam anuncia la adquisición de empresas de software

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con la integración de MCAM Northwest, ShopWare y la línea de soluciones CAD/CAM de OptiPro Systems, Mastercam refuerza su ecosistema con tecnología avanzada, talento especializado y un mejor soporte para la industria manufacturera.

UD Automated B.V. startup innovates thermoplastic tapes, looks to grow operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its founding in 2022, UDA has developed a process achieving thermoplastic tapes with various fiber and polymer combinations. Now, the company looks ahead to future strategies and partnerships.