Understanding Pump Ratio for Two-Stage, Vented Single-Screw Extruders

| Plastics Technology

The pump ratio depends on the length of the second-stage metering section, lead length of the meters, resin viscosity and downstream pressure requirements.    

Hanwha Swiss-Type Features Y2-Axis Back-Tool Unit

| Production Machining

Hanwha Machinery America’s eight-axis XD20III and XD26III models feature an extended Z1-axis stroke of 240 mm with guide bushing and the flexibility to machine long workpieces with the guide bushing installed or shorter workpieces in “convertible” mode with the guide bushing removed.

AMPP Awareness Campaign Promotes Corrosion Prevention to Boost Safety and Sustainability

| Products Finishing

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance collaborates with global partners to highlight corrosion risks and solutions on World Corrosion Awareness Day, April 24, 2026.
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Bioplásticos permiten sustituir PE y PVC en envases

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proyecto BioSupPack demuestra la viabilidad de convertir residuos cerveceros en bioplásticos de alto desempeño para envases.

Platinum Tooling Speed Increasers Boost Turning Performance

| Modern Machine Shop

Platinum Tooling imports a complete range of Heimatec speed increasers designed for live-tool lathes and Swiss-style machines.

Herramienta Vex de Heule para taladrado y chaflanado en una sola operación

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta Vex, que permite realizar taladrado y chaflanado en un solo paso, reduce cambios de herramienta y mejora la eficiencia del proceso.

A Mill-Turn’s Value for Machining Micro Gears

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This leading manufacturer of non-lubricated robotic gears uses a seven-axis turn-mill to machine components from “amorphous” metals such as bulk metallic glasses.

Revisiting Orion: 3D Printed ESD Components

| Additive Manufacturing

Building the Orion spacecraft, used in the Artemis missions, called for the development of a new material for many of its 3D printed parts. This week, we’re revisiting how that filament, Antero 800NA, came to be. 

Molded Precision Components Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence

| MoldMaking Technology

Canadian injection molder marks two decades of growth, innovation and a people-first culture.

Extend Tool Life with Tooling, Toolpath and CAM Developments

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Advanced tooling and tool path strategies can do just as much as a new machine tool to cut cycle times and improve tool life. Learn from tooling specialists about recent optimizations, as well as the tool paths and advanced CAM features they see improving job shops’ productivity.

Embracing the Suck: Do You and Your Team Have What it Takes to Suffer?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

The difference between athletics and business may not be as vast as it seems — after all, both carry out lessons both important and necessary to building grit, enduring crises and, if you’re lucky, coming out on top.

Nefab expande sus capacidades en embalaje industrial

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva instalación de Nefab permitirá optimizar el desarrollo y la validación de embalajes para equipos de alto valor.

Nuevo método ISBM reduce peso y mejora eficiencia en botellas de HDPE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive y Plastic Technologies validan un proceso ISBM que reduce el consumo de material y los tiempos de producción de botellas de HDPE.  

Call for abstracts: CW Tech Days to explore thermoplastic composites in high-rate aerospace manufacturing

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CompositesWorld announces that the next installment in its annual Tech Days online event series will be “Thermoplastic Composite Solutions for Aerospace Structures.” The event is scheduled to take place June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing

Jodee McElfresh | Products Finishing

Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here

Composites Innovation Event spotlights composites for challenging environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Composites United and CompositesNL event May 20-21, 2026, will provide a cross-sector look at emerging composite materials and manufacturing technologies through a series of presentations, programming and tours.

Episode 65: An Interview With Sheila LaMothe, CCAI

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

How CCAI's Women in Finishing Forum is empowering women and educating the next generation of finishing industry leaders.  

Fresas integrales de carburo GoMill Pro de Kennametal para mecanizado versátil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma GoMill Pro está orientada a ofrecer una solución equilibrada entre desempeño, versatilidad y eficiencia de costos.

ECOCE impulsa el reciclaje en los eventos del Mundial

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La iniciativa de ECOCE busca promover la economía circular y fortalecer la participación ciudadana en la correcta separación de residuos.  

EnviroTech Europe is Appointed U.K. Distributor for Richard Geiss Products

| Products Finishing

Sustainable surface cleaning products like Geiss Per CPS and RG Cleaner 63 that support general industrial and precision engineering cleaning are now available through EnviroTech.  

AI Tools Let Engineering Teams Explore More Paths Faster, Leading to Better Outcomes

Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected

Machine learning is for more than chatbots.

3D Printed Aircraft Hinge from Recycled Titanium: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

The flight-tested, 3D printed hinge in this week’s Pic is made from recycled titanium, which was recovered from a decomissioned aircraft.