To Cushion or Not To Cushion: That Is the Question

| Plastics Technology

Whether or not your process setup includes adding cushion depends on multiple factors, including the part being molded. Learn when and how to effectively apply cushion in your process.

Siemens mejora la transparencia de datos con módulo Sirius 3RC7

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El módulo inteligente Sirius 3RC7, de Siemens, simplifica la integración de datos en entornos de automatización.

Coating Company Introduces Evergreen Sprint as 2025 Color of the Year

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Axalta Coating Systems has chosen Evergreen Sprint, a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the British racing green.

Online Tool Improves Mold Base Procurement Process

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold base configurator streamlines D&M Tool’s ordering process with speed and accuracy, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and minimizing errors through quick, accurate and user-friendly mold base ordering.

Chroma Color Expands Footprint With Acquisition of Spectra Color

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Specialty color and additives supplier acquires manufacturer of colorants and precolored resin compounds.

Colines, Gneuss y ExxonMobil desarrollan película con contenido reciclado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Colines, Gneuss y ExxonMobil desarrollan películas stretch reciclables con alta calidad y claridad para aplicaciones exigentes.

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.

Pultruded CFRP chassis enables 36% payload increase for specialized commercial vehicles

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

CarbonTT’s quadraxial NCF composite chassis adds 185-kilogram capacity to Borco Höhns’ 3.5-ton Fiat Ducato market vehicle.

Might an HMC Make Sense for Your Shop?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Horizontal machining centers can be milling’s version of high-volume production. Here are three questions to ask yourself to determine if that equipment could enable your shop to diversify/expand its capabilities.

Crece la inversión en maquinaria y equipo importado

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión en maquinaria y equipo de origen importado creció un 3.7 % en octubre de 2024 con respecto al mes anterior y un 4.3 % en comparación con el año anterior.

Platinum Live Tooling Supports Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

All Base Mount Tooling is supplied with Heimatec’s U-Tec changing system, which is said to provide flexibility to standard ER collet systems.

Sorema mejora reciclaje de PE y PP con tecnología de desentintado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sorema y Coveris-ReCover mejoran el reciclaje de películas impresas con tecnología de desentintado, alcanzando calidad y sostenibilidad en envases alimentarios.

OSG Announces Leadership Changes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Jeff Tennant has been promoted to the position of CEO, and Donna Gialo to the position of VP of marketing and operations.

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.

When to Use 3+2 Versus Full Five-Axis for Finishing Operations

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Consider the entire system — along with your goals — when deciding between a full five-axis or a 3+2 approach.

Hyliion Purchases M Line Additive Manufacturing Systems from Colibrium Additive

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The KARNO generator expects to offer on-demand AC or DC power with high efficiency and a cleaner emissions footprint.  

LK Metrology System Reduces Carbon Footprint of CMMs

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The EcoAir automatic shut-off unit interrupts the supply of compressed air to the CMM’s air bearings when the machine is idle, leading to substantial energy and cost savings.

Anduril to build Arsenal-1 hyperscale facility in Ohio

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.S. defense company, featuring platforms like the composite Fury AAV, has selected Columbus as its hub to rapidly ramp up autonomous military manufacturing.

Global trade association The Advanced Carbons Council launches

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delivered by The Graphene Council, ACC’s mission is to connect and facilitate production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons. Those interested are encouraged to join the community.

SPE and Routsis Training Collaborate to Provide Workforce Development Solutions for Plastics Professionals

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

SPE announces a strategic collaboration with Routsis Training to provide plastics processors the opportunity to participate in Routsis Training's comprehensive workforce development solutions. 

Fire protection, 3D printing product line advances composite material options

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Lehvoss Group presents various material offerings that cater to fire-retardant needs in transportation, to FGF printing.

Diseño y tecnología transforman el reciclaje de plásticos

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje no solo disminuye residuos: redefine el empaque plástico como un recurso reutilizable en la economía circular. En la pasada edición de Plastics Recycling LATAM, Steve Alexander, presidente de la APR, subrayó que, sin diseño hacia el reciclaje, incluso los mejores sistemas de recolección fracasan. La APR lidera estándares globales que optimizan la reciclabilidad, con casos de éxito en mercados clave como América Latina, donde la colaboración entre reguladores, empresas y recicladores impulsa nuevas tecnologías y fortalece la cadena de valor.