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Protolabs
Protolabs has integrated 3D printing into a wide range of services for its customers.
Additive Manufacturing
What's the future of the 3D printing market?
April 8, 2025
Mold-Masters
Refork, a Prague tableware manufacturer, worked with Mold-Masters to develop molds that could efficiently process a custom blend of wood-flour-based materials without degrading them.
Molds & Tooling
Mold-Masters overcomes bioresin challenges
April 7, 2025
Origin Materials
Bottles with PET caps produced using the CapFormer thermoforming process,
Thermoforming
Origin Materials solves the PET cap conundrum
March 26, 2025
Artie Riegger
Artie Riegger spent decades drumming for a series of rock 'n' roll bands.
Extrusion
Riegger maintains sales rhythm
March 20, 2025
Meltio
Meltio's Engine Blue kit integrates a 3D metal print head onto an industrial robot.
Molds & Tooling
Meltio kit adds printing capabilities
March 20, 2025
More content from March 2025
Beckhoff
Beckhoff's AX8820 regenerative energy unit feeds power back to the grid.
Product Innovations
Beckhoff unit reduces electricity waste
The AX8820 regenerative energy unit can be used on machines to feed power back to the grid.
March 19, 2025
Entek
When extruding with bioresins, Dean Elliott, technical processing manager at Entek, recommends avoiding reverse convey screw elements that pump the compound back toward the extruder throat because the action could degrade the temperature-sensitive materials.
Extrusion
Bioresins make inroads in extrusion, blow molding
Extrusion and blow molding processors must consider sensitivity to temperature, shear, residence time.
March 18, 2025
HCL Technologies
CAMWorks 2025 allows for in-the-cloud collaboration.
Molds & Tooling
CAMWorks now allows cloud collaboration
The latest version of HCL's CNC and CAM programming solution adds more new features.
March 18, 2025
Plasmatreat
The HydroPlasma system uses a stream of ionized water for cleaning surfaces.
Product Innovations
HydroPlasma cleans tough contaminants
The Plasmatreat system also prepares the surface for bonding, printing, painting or coating.
March 17, 2025
Wittmann
Wittmann's Tempro basic E S90 is the first in a planned series of three temperature controllers.
Product Innovations
Wittmann upgrades Tempro basic TCUs
The E S90 is the first in the series, designed for ease of use and energy efficiency.
March 14, 2025
PCS Co.
These heated sprue bushings from PCS Co. offer superior heat transfer when processing a range of commodity resins.
Molds & Tooling
PCS bushings offer superior heat transfer
The heated sprue bushings can process a range of commodity resins in small to medium volumes.
March 12, 2025
The Engel victory electric IMM combines the precision of electric drives and the advantages of tie-bar-less technology.
Injection Molding
Engel renames, upgrades victory electric IMM
Formerly known as the e-motion TL, the press has a redesigned injection unit and hydraulics for larger tonnages.
March 11, 2025
JuggerBot 3D
The Tradesman P3-44 Astra printer’s control module software is specifically designed to protect operators during and after production.
Additive Manufacturing
JuggerBot printer processes PVC
The Tradesman P3-44 Astra includes fume extraction and safety systems.
March 7, 2025
Erowa
Erowa's Robot Compact 150 is expandable and offers an extra-long X-axis reach.
Molds & Tooling
Erowa system manages workpieces
The Robot Compact 150 is expandable and has an extra-long X-axis reach.
March 7, 2025
Elgi
The Elgi Airmate HLD air dryer features a modular twin-tower desiccant system.
Product Innovations
Elgi air dryers improve efficiency
The Airmate HLD series features a modular twin-tower desiccant system.
March 5, 2025
Absolute Haitian
Absolute Haitian's Mars injection molding machines now come in lower-cost Special Editions.
Injection Molding
Absolute Haitian introduces lower-cost Mars, Jupiter IMMs
The Special Edition models feature high-drive servo motor technology for energy efficiency.
March 5, 2025
3DChimera
The FreeScan Combo+ can be used by plastics processors or mold makers.
Product Innovations
3DChimera expands FreeScan Combo line
The Combo+ has a faster scan speed and more laser lines for accurate scanning of parts.
March 3, 2025
Heitec
Heitec's Primo nozzles are cost-effective, easy to use and offer high-quality performance.
Molds & Tooling
Heitec nozzles offer quality, value
The Primo series handles both commodity and engineering resins.
Feb. 28, 2025
Plastixs
The Xtreme HiTemp water manifold assemblies from Plastixs can now be customized to a processor's specific needs.
Injection Molding
Plastixs Xtreme HiTemp manifolds are customizable
The stainless steel assemblies offer efficient and safe handling of high-temperature process water.
Feb. 27, 2025
Boston Matthews
Boston Matthews' UCS coilers incorporate the Smart servo-control system.
Extrusion
Boston Matthews coilers include servo-control system
The UCS series is available in single- or twin-coil systems and a range of sizes.
Feb. 26, 2025
Conair Group
As part of a SureLaunch visit, a Conair technician inspects and validates the installation of a large central vacuum pump prior to successful commissioning and startup of a conveying system.
Manufacturing
Conair SureLaunch gives equipment the right start
The new service offering sends a technician for a day to assist with setup and conduct training.
Feb. 25, 2025
Mitutoyo
Mitutoyo's QI-A vision measuring machines integrate Metlogix M3 software.
Product Innovations
Mitutoyo upgrades software on vision measuring machines
QI-A machines with Metlogix M3 software offer traceable, accurate and stable multipoint measurement.
Feb. 25, 2025
Hasco
Hasco's Z825HT coupling offers safe, reliable sealing.
Molds & Tooling
Hasco coupling built for safety
The Z825HT offers reliable sealing and prevents leaks.
Feb. 24, 2025