Come for the Exhibits, Stay for Education

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The speaker lineups for PTXPO’s educational offerings are in and giving plastics processors even more reasons to head to Chicago this March.  
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PTXPO 2026: Integrating Additive Manufacturing: A New Era of Pellet-to-Part Production

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Building on the foundation of MoldMaking Technology’s 2015 Pellet to Part print series with Rich Oles of ALBA Enterprises, this updated 2026 workshop explores how additive manufacturing and 3D printing are reshaping moldmaking and injection molding.

Expanded Range of Socket Connectors Reduces Mold Setup Time and Connection Errors

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components' expanded range of socket connectors includes keyed connect locking socket connectors.    

Embraer adquiere el 100 % de EZAir en Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

Safran acordó vender a Embraer el 50 % restante de EZAir, su empresa conjunta en Chihuahua dedicada a la manufactura de interiores de aeronaves, con lo que la planta, que emplea a 1,100 personas, pasará a ser 100 % de Embraer.

What You Need to Know about Life Cycle Assessments

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Your customers may have emissions goals, which will require data from their supply chains. Learn more about tools like life cycle assessments (LCA) to learn what info you need to prepare.

Mazak Open House Demonstrates Advanced Machining Technologies

| Production Machining

Mazak Corp. hosts two-day event at its Orlando Technical Center featuring live demonstrations of QTE-100MY multi-tasking machine, Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center and Syncrex 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine.

Erema presenta filtro LF 812 que eleva la calidad del reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Erema reveló en la K 2025 su nuevo filtro láser LF 812 que duplica el área de malla y mejora la calidad del fundido en el reciclaje de plásticos.

Production Machining Turns 25!

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.

Evonik Advances Circularity With Transparent Recycled Nylon

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Trogamid R is made from reprocessed eyewear scrap by recycler and compounder Poliplastic, which then uses it to make designer sunglasses.

Upcycling y extrusión avanzada marcan el reciclaje futuro

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Leistritz presentó en el pabellón de la VDMA en la K una propuesta centrada en el upcycling, la flexibilidad de proceso y los reciclados destinados a aplicaciones técnicas exigentes, que supera el enfoque del reciclaje convencional.

Advancing Nickel MMC Coatings: Electroplating Models, Tooling Innovations for Hard Chromium Alternatives

| Products Finishing

Via a real-world demonstration, the MOZART project sought for a suitable replacement for hard chromium by enriching a nickel coating with hard nanoparticles.

Mentorship, milestones and what's new for CW

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As CW brand VP Jeff Sloan departs for new horizons, editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on leadership, a stellar team and service to the composites industry.

Junker Grinding, Threading Solutions Enable Dynamic Robotic Mobility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Junker Group provides specialized grinding technologies tailored for both linear and rotary drives.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición enero-febrero 2026 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Estas son las empresas proveedoras de tecnologías y servicios que forman parte de la edición de enero-febrero de 2026 de Modern Machine Shop México.

Mordazas de latón Dillon reducen la distorsión en piezas delicadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas tipo pie jaws, fabricadas en latón, proporcionan mayor área de sujeción y evitan el marcado o la deformación en componentes de aleaciones blandas.

Train the Trainers, Transform the Shop

| MoldMaking Technology

Free, expert-led workshop gives shop-floor trainers proven methods to reduce ramp-up time, standardize results and build consistent manufacturing skills faster.

Pallets Provoke a State of Flow

Julia Hider | Production Machining

Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Co.’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

LIFT Activates Three Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The programs are focused on developing innovative solutions for defense applications solutions. On the docket: Structural components, aluminum, Ti-Cu-X and virtual qualification/certification.

Pallets Provoke a State of Flow

Julia Hider | Techspex

Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Co.’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

X-Rite, Rhopoint Launch Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix to Streamline Creation of Digital Material Twins

| Products Finishing

Dual HDR camera-based surface characterization system delivers high-definition surface appearance measurement in a unified workflow for use in 3D visualization, rendering and CAD tools for virtual prototyping and design review.  

Mejzlik Propellers develops degradation-resistant hub for foldable CFRP propeller

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Hub stays stable under long-term crossflow loads, remains predictable in extended forward-flight thanks to CFRP design and manufacturing expertise.

CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers Using VR

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

CAMM TechBridge is transforming moldmaking’s future by combining virtual reality training, school partnerships, and workforce supports to attract students, engage parents and empower employers across Canada.
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