Thanks to the generous support of our partners, the SPE Foundation is providing new scholarships to a record number of applicants this year, engaging hundreds of Girl Scouts through […]
Moldex3D 2025 Molding Intelligence: Embracing the AI Revolution in Injection Molding

By Tom Wood, ES Plastic Products, LLC AI technology is rapidly transforming global industries and becoming a key force driving upgrades and progress. In the field of smart manufacturing, AI […]
2024 SPE Injection Molding Division Scholarship
Daniela D’Alleva is currently pursuing a degree in Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. During her time at UMASS Lowell, she has been involved in several noteworthy […]
Quality Management: an Important Control Instrument for the Future
Quality management plays a major role in consistent product quality, and that applies particularly to tool and mouldmaking. The key aspect here is the reliable integration of suppliers’ products, which […]
Paralympic Gold Medalist Creates Custom Prosthetics for Athletes through Protolabs’ Digital Manufacturing Service
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) highlights its critical work with BioDapt, a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance lower limb prosthetic equipment used for action sports and other activities with similar […]
Progressive Components Releases Undercut Style Extended Sprue Bushing
Progressive Components (Wauconda, IL) announces the recent expansion of its Extended Sprue Bushings line in a series called the Undercut Style. Designed for use with 3-plate molds, Progressive's Extended Sprue […]
North America provides strength to ENGEL Global
With the injection molding market downturn, ENGEL North America continues to provide stability in uncertain times. At the NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida, ENGEL demonstrates its commitment to invest for its […]
Progressive’s New RhinoFeet for Large Molds
Safely Supports 15,000 lb. Each Progressive Components (Wauconda, IL) Progressive Components announces the recent expansion of its RhinoFeet™ product line by introducing a new 5” tall version for larger tools […]
Progressive Components Introduces New M-2 Ejector Pins
Progressive Components announces the release of its new M-2 Ejector Pins, which are especially suited for high wear resistance with abrasive materials. Engineered and manufactured to meet the demanding conditions […]
Present Your Student Poster at ANTEC® 2024!
ANTEC® 2024, taking place March 4-7 in St. Louis, MO, will showcase the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory, and academic work focused on plastics and polymer science. All potential Student […]