Roboze and SOLIZE: New Partnership for the Japanese Market

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

SOLIZE to start sales, introduction support and benchmarking for customer fit of ROBOZE’s ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED.

Additional funding launches UMaine Forest Bioproducts Technology Maturation Program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Twenty-two million in funding by the NDAA accelerates Maine’s R&D support of natural polymers and other wood fiber bio-products for startups and established companies.

FEMSA vende su negocio de plásticos a AMMI

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

FEMSA concluye la venta de su negocio de soluciones plásticas a AMMI por $3,165 millones de pesos, enfocándose en sus operaciones minoristas y digitales.

Donaldson BOFA Offers Industry 4.0-Enabled Fume Extraction

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Donaldson BOFA has launched Pro OS — a new operating platform with two-way data connectivity that aims to push the boundaries of productivity for fume extraction technology in high-output markets.

Production Machining's January 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s January 2025 news highlights include new partnerships, acquisitons, leadership changes and more.

BYD Auto Selects Dürr Technology for Vehicle Painting

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Chinese car manufacturer is building its first European passenger car plant in Hungary, which will be equipped with more than 120 robots for various painting lines.

Understanding 'Boundary Conditions' in Twin-Screw Compounding

| Plastics Technology

In twin-screw compounding, the objective is generally to produce the highest quality product at the maximum strand. But sometimes there are operating parameters that prevent this objective from being realized.  

Verisurf amplía capacidades de inspección con MTP Suite

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La solución MTP Suite, de Verisurf, permite inspección en proceso directamente en herramientas CNC.

What Really Happens Inside a Micro Mold Cavity

| MoldMaking Technology

Micromolding offers new business opportunities, but moldmakers must tackle unique production and design challenges. An innovative direct-gating process is one solution.      

Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.

Chromasens Camera Supports Inspection of Large, Complex Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The 3DPIXA pro dual 200 µm camera is designed to scan large, complex or irregularly shaped objects for flaws.

Eventos clave para la industria del plástico en 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El año 2025 promete ser crucial para aprovechar las oportunidades de conexión y crecimiento que ofrecen los eventos y ferias industriales. Este año, con la feria K a la vista, las innovaciones más avanzadas serán protagonistas.

Fastems Appoints President of Americas Region

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Greg Haley has been appointed to the role of president of the company’s Americas Region operations. He plans to focus on growing the sales and service teams throughout the U.S. to provide more localized support of Fastems partners and customers.

Heule Cutting Tool Provides Chatter-Free Countersinks

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

GH-K tooling is well suited for conventional milling of chamfers around the perimeter of larger holes or entire parts.

Methods Machine Tools, Multiaxis LLC, Announce AI Solution Investment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Multiaxis Intelligence will feature user-based digital twin for the manufacturing workforce.

No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Cloud-based library for application templates can reduce setup times by up to 80%.

Los retos para la industria de electrodomésticos en 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La competencia global, los avances tecnológicos y la creciente demanda de productos más sostenibles son algunos de los retos a los que se enfrenta la industria.

Rapid Fusion Launches 3D Printing Robot Demonstration Center

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The center will house the Apollo cell and Rapid's latest ZEUS creation, which combines a 3D printing robot with a unique CNC milling capability

Plataine earns Frost & Sullivan 2025 Technology Trailblazer Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Agentic AI solutions are identified for their ability to help manufacturers operate at scale with agility and environmental responsibility.

What Is a Galvanometer? | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The “galvo” steers the laser beam. Part of a series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.

Plastics Industry Association refuerza su equipo ejecutivo en 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS incorpora nuevos miembros clave para fortalecer su gobernanza, sostenibilidad y gestión industrial en 2025.  

What Missed Opportunity Will You Regret Most?

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Reflecting on the meaning of regrets, with words of wisdom from Jerry Seinfeld, David Rubenstein and “Braveheart.”