Moldmaking Sector Sees Future Optimism Despite Current Challenges Subhead

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Strong future expectations signal potential rebound as automotive and medical sectors prepare for growth.   

Production Machining Index Improves as Supply Chain Stabilizes

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Sharp rise in future expectations signals stronger conditions for 2025.

La densidad mundial de robots en las fábricas se ha duplicado en los últimos siete años

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Federación Internacional de Robótica indica que la densidad media mundial de robots alcanzó la cifra récord de 162 unidades por cada 10,000 empleados en 2023.

How I Made It: Noah Decker, CEO of Decker Machine Works

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Noah Decker grew up around his father's shop, where he picked up an experimental, DIY mindset for rehabbing and retrofitting old equipment that has helped Decker Machine Works thrive under his leadership.

Chromatic 3D Materials' RX-AM Free of Volatile Isocyanates

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

RX-AM platform includes software and RX-Flow printers for use in standard and custom configurations.

U-Frame and Companion Insert System Expanded

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PCS Company is introducing new sizes for its Flexible Insert Tooling System (F.I.T.S.) offering in support of prototyping, sampling and short production tooling.

Colibrium Additive actualiza el software EB-PBF para mejorar el rendimiento y la productividad de las impresoras

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EBMControl 6.4 de Colibrium Additive introduce Point Melt y soportes de polvo para imprimir piezas complejas sin placa, optimizando los costos y la calidad.

Large-format AM speeds plug production for manufacture of composite boat molds

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Hungarian manufacturer Rapid Prototyping transitioned its conventional foam milling process to 3D printing to produce faster, higher quality, recyclable foam plugs and composite boat molds.

AkzoNobel, Sinopec Partner to Support Green Energy Transition

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Partnership will leverage AkzoNobel’s high-performance coating projects for Sinopec’s overseas construction projects.

Bulk, Solid and Melt Density: How to Calculate These Values and Why They Matter — Part 1 of 2

| Plastics Technology

How much resin is contained within a bucket, gaylord or hopper? That depends on the bulk density — a figure you need to learn how to calculate due to its impact on everything from storage and conveying to drying and molding.

Additional Solvent Cleaning System Variants Tailored for Diverse Requirements

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Ecoclean introduces the L and XL model variants to its EcoCcompact line, addressing the varied needs of the general industry.

Industry Vet Duff Joins ACS Group

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

With 37 years of experience on both machinery and processor side, Michael Duff to handle aftermarket business for auxiliary equipment manufacturer.  

Arca Continental y Cinépolis lanzan programa de reciclaje en Monterrey

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con 58 contenedores en 33 cines de Monterrey, la alianza entre Arca Continental y Cinépolis busca aumentar la conciencia sobre el reciclaje y la reutilización de PET.

MerConcept, Extracthive integrate rCF components into racing yacht construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Development and integration of recycled composite ballast dorade vents for an IMOCA class yacht and other ongoing projects demonstrate a push for greater circularity in the marine industry.

Two 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.

Making Machining Research More Efficient

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Piezoelectric dynamometer technology combined with a new software app is enabling Chalmers University of Technology to advance its grinding and machining research.

Endeavor 3D, CADmore Collaborate to Strengthen AM Foothold in Southeast US

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Endeavor 3D and CADmore will work together to push forward new advancements in the additive design and manufacturing industry.

Tungaloy Boring Toolholder Features Advanced Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The TungBoreMini series includes an optimized chipbreaker and an advanced internal coolant supply system, which features two dedicated outlets for effective cooling and chip evacuation.

Advanced CAMs Simplify Programming of Conical Barrel Cutters

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Conical barrel cutters have grown in popularity thanks to the large stepovers that reduce the time needed for some finishing processes, but advanced CAM systems can dramatically improve their usefulness.

Teknor Apex y Nexeo Plastics fortalecen su colaboración

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Teknor Apex y Nexeo Plastics amplían su asociación, ofreciendo una gama más amplia de materiales avanzados como poliamidas, TPU y poliésteres en la región EMEA.

Exxon Mobil Plans to Expand Chemical Recycling Capacity

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The $200-million investment will add to Beaumont and Bayton sites.

Tungsten Carbide Powders Enable Hard Coating Capabilities

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Wall Colmonoy introduces WallCarb HVOF powders, designed for dense coatings with wear and corrosion resistance.