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High Quality PCR With Mechanical Recycling Is Within Reach
| Plastics Technology
Successful mechanical recycling of postconsumer materials requires market analysis, understanding requirements and building relationships across the value chain.
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:
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.
H.B. Carbide mejora la seguridad del filo en aplicaciones de alta temperatura
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El grado HB-710 de H.B. Carbide está diseñado para extender la vida útil del filo en el mecanizado de materiales resistentes al calor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WASP Large Scale FGF 3D Printer for Complex Geometries
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The POWER WASP 45 HDP large-scale FGF 3D printer is designed to print at 45 degrees, enabling complex geometries and performing retractions
Strohm launches thermoplastic composite pipe design tool
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Web-based application enables quick and easy customized design and engineering of composite pipes that meet project-specific specifications.
Workflow Optimization in AM: Phasio, 4D_Additive Join Forces
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
New partnership provides a sophisticated, end-to-end solution for AM facilities.
Swancor applies EzCiclo recycling resin to Liux EV prototype
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cooperation with Spanish automotive startup has achieved automotive parts comprising EzCiclo RH512 thermoset resin and linen fiber that can be fully separated, adjusted and returned into circularity.
Tool Steel Offers Various Benefits for Metal Injection Molding
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Sandvik’s Osprey HWTS 50 is a lean hot work tool steel powder designed for enhanced printability to benefit processes such as metal injection molding.
What Is the Powder Bed and Where Does It Come From? | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Here is an explanation of the simple hardware interplay that creates a fresh layer of metal powder for each new layer of 3D printing. Part of series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.
Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multispindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.
MMT Chats: Injection Molds and Integrated Solutions Through Ambition and Innovation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Jordan Robertson, VP, Business Development and Marketing for StackTeck discusses various mold technologies to improve efficiencies in automation, cooling, lightweighting and sustainability.
MPI Announces 2025 Champion Award Recipients
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
The Master Painters Institute has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 MPI Champion Awards.
Nuevas soluciones Licocene de Clariant para la industria textil
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Clariant lanza Licocene, polímeros avanzados que mejoran sostenibilidad y eficiencia en colchones, textiles y productos de consumo.
Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastics: Molecular Weight — What It Is and Why It Matters
| Plastics Technology
Molecular weight might seem like an abstract concept, but it plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of plastics during processing and in their final applications.