OEMs Showcase Hybrid Manufacturing Applications

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak and Mastercam worked together to demonstrate the viability of hybrid additive/subtractive machining techniques at a recent event held in Florence, Kentucky.

Mold Building Stats Improve Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold manufacturing is a numbers game rooted in measurement and data tracking to continuously improve.

BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).

Tungaloy Milling Tool Provides Enhanced Edge Strength

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MillQuadFeed cutting tool features a specialized insert geometry that is said to reduce cutting resistance by up to 20%, enhancing machining efficiency.

Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 2

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Following the previously discussed coupon-level testing element, subcomponent and component testing are the next steps in designing crashworthy composite structures.  

The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.

Mordazas de sujeción de cinco ejes de Fixtureworks ofrecen estabilidad en el mecanizado

| Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas CP170, de Fixtureworks, aseguran un soporte estable y repetible para mecanizado en cinco ejes.

Extrusión de plásticos avanza hacia la sostenibilidad en 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En 2025, la extrusión de plásticos evoluciona hacia procesos más sostenibles y eficientes. La automatización, los materiales sostenibles y la precisión marcan la pauta.

2025 Top Shop Benchmarking Survey Opens Ahead of Schedule

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is now open, offering surface finishing operations valuable feedback for meeting continuous improvement goals.

ExoTechnologies Danu composite advances rooftop wind turbine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In collaboration with Ventum Dynamics, the purpose-built VX175 turbine will bring customers reduced weight, greater structural integrity and the ability to recycle at end of life.

JEC Innovation Award 2025 winners explore new composite frontiers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The following companies, organizations and project consortia featured strong collective innovation concepts, to be on display at JEC World 2025 in March.

Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company’s Swiss collets are designed to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life.

Keeping It In The Family — The Sixth Generation | Pt. 3

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Seventeen-year-old Maya Bagshaw shares her perspective on the family business.
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Emirates Biotech Selects Sulzer Technology for Polylactic Acid Production

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Construction of UAE facility expected to begin in 2025.

Dynamic Tool Corp: Leadtime Leader Insights and Bold Plans for the Future | MMT Chats

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop from our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp., on the company's future, their trade show experience, finding new talent and the impact of this industry recognition.
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Automatic Tube and Hose Coilers Minimize Operator Involvement

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Units offer higher speeds and efficiencies for downstream operations in flexible pipe.  

Star Cutter Grinding Machines Improve Uptime, Throughput

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Tru Tech grinding machines are designed to achieve high accuracy for high precision and micro components in numerous industries including medical, aerospace and electronics.

Coater Enables High-Performance Semiconductor Production

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Toray Engineering Co. Ltd. has developed the Treng-PLP Coater, a high-accuracy coating device for panel level packaging.

Finishing Index Rises Again to 46.4

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Broad-based growth across components contributes to encouraging close to 2024.

Innovación y sostenibilidad marcan el futuro del moldeo por inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El moldeo por inyección evoluciona con tecnologías como la digitalización, el uso de materiales reciclados y bioplásticos, y la integración de manufactura aditiva. Conozca las tendencias clave para 2025.

BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).

Composites Index climbs closer to expansion

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Rising readings across the GBI build a case for sustained composites growth headed into 2025.