Tuning Up Powder Coating Oven Temperature Variance

Discover expert tips, from heat loss calculations to recirculation adjustments, to eliminate temperature variance in your powder coating oven. 

SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components

SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.

Línea de fresas de Ceratizit mejora el mecanizado de superaleaciones

La línea Monstermill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incorpora nuevas geometrías, recubrimientos y configuraciones de 4, 5 y 6 labios para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel y titanio, con mayor estabilidad térmica, menor desgaste y mejores acabados superficiales.

Pressure Measurement Basics for Single-Screw Extruders

Measuring pressure at key locations in an extrusion line helps you analyze the process while enhancing safety. Here’s what you need to know.  

Understand the Value of CONTRAX

This new contract manufacturing exposition offers a great opportunity to present your shop’s capabilities and advantages to potential customers looking to partner with new, advanced components and services providers.

Mel Composites announces expansion plans, highlights custom core kitting and foam engineering

JEC World 2026: Precision core kits designed to remove complexity and Evonik foam solutions cut production time and improve composites performance.   

Jetcam software targets performance, streamlined workflows and ultra-fast nesting

JEC World 2026: Alongside Zünd, Jetcam International is offering the latest in composites automation with CrossTrack 6 and Expert v25 design and workflow management software.

Industria automotriz: exportaciones suben 2.3 % en enero

En enero se exportaron 224,528 vehículos, lo que supone un crecimiento del 2.3 % respecto al mismo mes de 2025.

A Hybrid Approach to Digital Transformation

Technology must prioritize workforce needs over forcing adaptation, as 70% of digital transformations fail by overlooking essential human factors.

Engel refuerza su presencia en Monterrey

Engel inauguró su nuevo centro técnico en Monterrey con un open house exclusivo para clientes y aliados, lo que marcó un hito en su crecimiento y en su cercanía con la industria del norte de México.

Kennametal Solid Carbide End Mills Enhance Versatility, Cost Efficiency

Kennametal Inc. introduces the GoMill Pro solid carbide end mill lineup, designed for general engineering, transportation, energy and medical shops cutting steels, stainless steels and cast iron.

Empresas globales evaluarán inversiones en economía circular en México

Semarnat y el CADERR impulsan proyectos de economía circular para atraer inversión y fortalecer el desarrollo sustentable.  

Emco Gantry Milling Machine Features Large Working Area in Compact Footprint

The Powermill G3 PC3 features a robust, compact structure and Industry 4.0 digital solutions. 

ETC composites technologies align with European regulations, quality requirements

JEC World 2026: Engineering Technology Corp. portfolio highlights include filament winding, winding design software, tensioning creels and wrapping solutions.

From industrial filament winding to OOA defense and aerospace composites

Evolving from its origins in filament-wound oil and gas parts manufacturing, Nammo Composite Solutions’ operations today focus on process optimization, training to meet defense and aerospace ramp-ups.

Metalworking Index Surges Into Expansion

January’s GBI: Metalworking results delivered an impressive start to 2026 with the strongest reading in over three years. 
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The world’s first 100% green carbon fiber, from Qatar

Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries (GCFI) discusses capacity, strategy and why Qatar is planning to have the first operational carbon fiber production line in the region.

Ideko celebrates 40 years of robotics, digitalization and advanced vision R&D

Over four decades, the Spanish research center’s activities have spanned precision machines and processes, manufacturing digitalization and precision robotics across metals and composites.

Inversión fija muestra señales mixtas: avance moderado y caídas persistentes

En noviembre de 2025, la inversión fija bruta aumentó un 0.4 % a tasa mensual, pero a tasa anual disminuyó un 5.7 %.

From Part Handling to Paint Booth: Modifying Cobots for Hazardous Applications

Cobots bring fast, simple automation to a range of applications, including, as of recently those in the finishing industry. New explosion-proof cobot models are enabling industries that work with VOCs to take advantage of easy-to-implement cobots. 

Nearshoring impulsaría inversión en autopartes en México en 2026

La INA prevé que México capte 2,400 millones de dólares en inversión extranjera directa (IED) en 2026 por el nearshoring y un mayor contenido regional automotriz.