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When Removing Material Makes AM Parts Stronger
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Fatigue strength is a vital consideration in the performance of 3D printed airframe structures. Big Metal Additive was able to produce longer lasting parts by machining the walls thinner as the parts were being made. Our video filmed at BMA explains.
How Yeast Could Give Rise to Bioplastic
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Researchers work to scale up a biomanufacturing process for succinic acid, an important building block for industrial chemicals and a biopolymer precursor.
Functionalizing surfaces for sustainability
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.
How I Made It: Sherry Davies, CEO & President of T.J. Davies Co.
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
How do you transform a family machine shop into a thriving business while staying true to its roots? Sherry Davies recounts her path from childhood visits to her father’s machine shop to leading the business through growth and change. Here, she talks about her personal growth as a shop leader, her commitment to American-made products, and her lead-by-example philosophy.
Arca Continental ingresa al Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2024
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arca Continental es reconocida en el DJSI World 2024 por sus iniciativas de sostenibilidad, incluyendo reciclaje de PET, huella de carbono y proyectos sociales.
Alpha Ecoplast refuerza reciclaje con tecnología rPET de Starlinger
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La tecnología de Starlinger mejora la descontaminación y viscosidad del rPET, permitiendo a Alpha Ecoplast satisfacer la demanda de materiales reciclados.
How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Wepco Plastics adopted EOS, transforming their culture, improving on-time delivery and exceeding profit targets. By implementing structured processes and goal-setting, they achieved sustainable growth and invested in other manufacturing companies.
Easypure mejora la calidad de plásticos reciclados sin olores
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Easypure es el sistema de Piovan que deodoriza materiales reciclados, optimizando su calidad para usos avanzados.
AIMPLAS lidera solución sostenible para laboratorios de agua
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proyecto B3CLAB desarrolla botellas biobasadas y biodegradables, buscando reducir el consumo de 125,000 botellas de plástico en laboratorios de agua.
Carlisle Fluid Technologies Rebrands as Binks
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Carlisle unifies its 375 years of collective experience under the new brand name, to be followed by product innovations and announced initiatives later this year.
Thomson Industries Cobot Transfer Unit Features Collision Detection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Movotrak cobot transfer unit features collision detection that stops the cobot when it encounters an obstacle, facilitating collaboration and increasing productivity.
Chipblaster de LNS optimiza el enfriamiento de alta presión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema Chipblaster S Series, de LNS, maximiza la eficiencia de herramientas mediante enfriamiento de alta precisión.
UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations End Without Agreement
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The goal of creating a legally binding instrument by the end of 2024 will not be met, but negotiations will continue in 2025.
UL Solutions Launches Non PFAS Certification
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Program will help plastics suppliers demonstrate that their materials do not contain polyflouroalkyl substances, in compliance with sustainability requirements.
Sandvik Coromant ATC System Boosts Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Sandvik’s automatic tool change system for its machine-adapted clamping units enables full automation in turning centers.
Sector manufacturero y la fuerza laboral del futuro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2025, las empresas manufactureras se enfrentan a una decisión crucial: invertir en tecnologías y estrategias que empoderen a sus trabajadores o arriesgarse a quedarse atrás, según revela un informe del Foro Económico Mundial.
Powder’s Advantages and Advancements for Automotive
| Products Finishing
Learn about powder coating’s advantages over liquid in the automotive industry as well as its advancements in this segment.
US Department of Energy Announces Funding for Critical Industrial Technologies
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Funded projects include programs to decarbonize production of polymer feedstock chemicals and to develop bioplastic packaging.
Achieving Flexible Capacity with Automation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This high-mix, low-volume manufacturer embarked on a year and a half program to introduce robotics to its manufacturing process.
PLASTICS Announces Executive Leadership Team New Hires and Promotions
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
PLASTICS announces a series of new hires and promotions within its Executive Leadership Team for 2025.
Episode 52: An Interview With John Clark, E & J Parts Cleaning
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
John Clark, president of E & J Parts Cleaning Inc., discusses continuous improvement pursuits including adding automated vacuum degreaser capabilities and implementing a paperless ERP system.
Norton Abrasive Belts Provide Improved Finishing Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The NORaX N889 belts feature an engineered, high-performance micron-grade aluminum oxide grain structured in a fine 3D pyramid pattern.