The countryside south of Vienna is famous for vineyards and thermal springs, and it’s where Wittmann Battenfeld produces plastic injection-molded components for industrial, medical, and numerous ...

AS THE PRICE OF METALS CONTINUES TO RISE, MORE AND MORE product designers are looking for ways to replace machined metal parts with plastic parts, and machine shops are getting more opportunities to ...

Polycarbonate (or PC) is a very useful polymer that was developed quite some time ago but has quickly conquered its place among industry grade plastics. We may not always notice but I am quite ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...

Engineers might only glance at the dimensions and load capacities of roller and cam followers to ensure they will fit in their design before placing an order. But they should pay closer attention ...

Building custom parts often means learning new skills or getting out of your comfort zone, especially if you want to create something that is really cool. While most hot rodders can fabricate brackets ...