Solukon Depowdering Software Enables Full Simulation Depth for Complex AM Parts

| Additive Manufacturing

Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH launches SPR-Pathfinder Pro, featuring higher simulation resolution, transparent section views and accurate process-time prediction for industrial LPBF components.

Milltronics Five-Axis Supports Complex Part Production

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Milltronics demonstrates the VM250IL-5X five-axis vertical machining center, pairing responsive five-axis machining with an in-line spindle and the Inspire+ control.

National Composites Week 2026: Infrastructure and Construction

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

In celebration of National Composites Week, CW takes a look at how composite materials are enabling gains across the built environment, including power grids, data centers and concrete structures.

Thermal Care’s NQ Series Chiller Adds Adaptive Technologies

| Plastics Technology

Latest revision adds advanced software, EC fans, electronic expansion valves and Dynamic Lift Technology for greater efficiency, accuracy and longevity.

Structify Showcases Custom AI, Digital Automation Tools

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Structify works on site with manufacturing teams to develop purpose-built AI systems, digital automations and data projects tailored to existing shop workflows.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecen 45.7 % en julio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El incremento más importante en las exportaciones de productos manufacturados se observó en el rubro de Equipos y aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos con un alza de 134 %.

Blue Photon Workholding System Expands Precision Manufacturing Capabilities

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Blue Photon Technology & Workholding's Adhesive Workholding system is designed to securely hold difficult components without distortion, restricted tool access or complex fixturing across a broad range of industries.

Caron Engineering Process Control Systems Streamline Automation

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Caron Engineering showcases its MiConnect low-code manufacturing automation platform alongside its TMAC, AutoComp, ToolConnect and DTect-It process control technologies in a fully integrated, live cutting cell. 

Privarsa presenta soluciones integrales para inyección en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Privarsa participa en Meximold 2026 con una oferta que cubre el proceso y el herramental: sistemas de alimentación, dosificación y deshumidificación para el proceso, y componentes normalizados, canal caliente y tecnologías de mantenimiento para el molde, bajo un modelo de proveedor integral.

Kitamura HX500iG/630#50 amplía en planta su capacidad de cinco ejes y automatización

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El centro de mecanizado horizontal permite incorporar mesas rotativas de cinco ejes, ampliar el cambiador hasta 21 pallets y aumentar la capacidad del almacén conforme evolucionen las necesidades de producción.

There is No Future for AI Without Industrial AI

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Physical AI, the manifestation of artificially intelligent systems in physical assets, starts at the line and the time for manufacturers to act is now.

Hydraulic, Pneumatic Presses Deliver Components Engineered for Demanding Environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Wabash MPI showcases custom hydraulic and pneumatic press solutions engineered for aerospace, automotive, and defense composite applications.

Heineken y Ecolana visibilizan el reciclaje de anillos Hi-Cone

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Heineken México y Ecolana lanzaron Star-Cycle, una campaña con incentivos digitales para fomentar la separación y el reciclaje de latas de aluminio, botellas de vidrio y anillos plásticos Hi-Cone, con la meta de recuperar 500 kilogramos de materiales en los primeros seis meses.

TRAK TMC alterna entre operación manual y mecanizado CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El centro de mecanizado para taller combina programación sin código, operación mediante manivelas electrónicas y funciones CNC de hasta cuatro ejes para piezas únicas y lotes pequeños.

Eriez Fluid Recycling, Material Handling Solutions Streamline Operations

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Eriez exhibits its Sump Cleaner, Safehold lifting magnets, chip and parts conveyors, and coalescers.

What You Should Know About Transfer Lines

| Plastics Technology

Design the transfer line as short as possible, target a wall shear stress of 20 to 30 kPa, use clam-shell type elbows, and make sure all pipes and connections are the same diameter.

Automated Process Systems Build Digital Continuity, Composites Manufacturing Intelligence

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Coriolis, alongside partner Perellion, is showcasing its various AFP platforms, AI-driven process intelligence and design-for-manufacturing tools built to accelerate composite production at scale.

Olin, Huntsman Shareholders Approve All-Stock Merger of Equals

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With 97% and 99% shareholder approval respectively, Olin and Huntsman clear a major milestone in a planned merger, set to create OlinHuntsman Corp., which is expected to close in early 2027.

Curve Works CTO Reflects on 10-Year Path to Bureau Veritas Approval

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Francois Geuskens says the Approval in Principle validates the vision that led him to start Curve Works 10 years ago, replacing costly one-off tooling with adaptive mold, panel-based composite construction.

MODIG, Ibarmia y LiCON combinan doble husillo, multiproceso y producción de alto volumen

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Las tres compañías presentarán en IMTS 2026 y AMB 2026 soluciones para el mecanizado de aluminio, componentes complejos y producción en serie, mediante demostraciones en vivo de los centros Mill-Ex2, T Series Multiprocess y LiFLEX II 776 i³ PC.

National Composites Week 2026: Defense

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

A National Composites Week compilation of top defense composites articles, from ceramic matrix materials to high-rate manufacturing innovations bridging defense, aerospace and space.

How Metal AM Cut Mold Cycle Time by 20%

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Collaboration between a mold builder, metal printer manufacturer and simulation expert produced conformal cooling inserts that dramatically reduced injection molding cycle time while eliminating defects and improving part quality consistency.