Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break And How to Prevent It, Part 2
Jim Fattori | MoldMaking Technology
Here’s the when and how to reduce the unsupported length of pins.
Lang Technik Automation System Boosts Productivity in Compact Footprint
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Lang Technik's RoboTrex Compact Automation System combines high-density workpiece storage with an integrated FANUC industrial robot to support extended unattended machining in small-part manufacturing environments.
Sistema Boo'o: microplásticos no reciclables convertidos en pavimento
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Rubí Quintana, estudiante de Ingeniería Metalúrgica en la UNISON, desarrolló un aislante asfáltico que encapsula microplásticos no reciclables en bitumen modificado con PVA, con validación experimental prevista en la Universidade do Minho en 2026.
La nueva etapa aeroespacial exige más capacidad industrial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La presión sobre entregas, mantenimiento y cadenas de proveeduría está llevando a los grandes grupos aeroespaciales a reorganizar sus negocios e invertir con mayor foco en capacidad, servicios y resiliencia operativa.
Honeywell presenta sus nuevas marcas tras la escisión de su negocio aeroespacial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Honeywell Technologies y Honeywell Aerospace operarán como compañías independientes, en una reorganización orientada a enfocar sus estrategias de crecimiento en automatización industrial y aviación.
Zero-Residue Mold Cleaning Spray
| MoldMaking Technology
Plastixs adds new zero-residue SLIDE mold cleaning spray to lineup.
McNAIR Center installs large, ultra-high temperature furnace system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The McNAIR Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research unveils a furnace system by Materials Research Furnaces (MRF) that reaches 2400°C for advancing aerocomposites and ceramics manufacturing research.
BigHead bonding fastener customization targets composites design challenges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineers working with composite substrates can specify thread length variants, enlarged head geometries, anti-loosening features and alternative coatings through bigHead’s bespoke service.
Full-field, noncontact strain measurement for material and structural testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Trilion Quality Systems presents the Aramis Optical Strain Gage, a 3D DIC system that captures strain, displacement and deformation data across an entire test specimen surface without physical contact.
Sistema de refrigeración DMG MORI optimiza consumo energético en mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La solución Adaptive Coolant Flow ajusta automáticamente el flujo de refrigerante para reducir consumo energético y mejorar la eficiencia del proceso.
The Role of the Membrane in Vat Photopolymerization (VPP)
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In bottom-up style vat photopolymerization printers, the part is built between the rigid build plate above and the flexible membrane below. This video covers the function and importance of this membrane for 3D printing.
Investing Wisely in the Industry's Future
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
From the NASF Awards Ceremony and 40 Under 40 honorees to candid conversations about capital investments and workforce pipelines, here's what defined this year's SUR/FIN surface finishing event.
TecNM impulsará proyectos en semiconductores, electromovilidad e Industria 4.0
| Modern Machine Shop México
Se realiza la firma del convenio Marco de Colaboración Interinstitucional del Tecnológico Nacional de México para fortalecer el desarrollo académico, científico y tecnológico.
La adopción de IA en la manufactura mexicana se asocia con más producción y mejores salarios
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Un estudio presentado por el Centro México Digital revela que, por cada 10 puntos porcentuales de aumento en adopción de IA, la producción bruta por empresa crece 18.8 %.
PPS Compound for Higher Thermal Shock Resistance in EV Busbars
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Envalior introduced Xytron M5080ET polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), an impact-modified compound designed to withstand temperatures above 150°C.
Power Play: Technical Specifications Aim to Reduce Robot Total Cost of Ownership
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
Unlike appliances with EnergyGuide labels that enable consumers to compare models based on total cost of ownership (TCO) instead of just purchase price, industrial equipment such as robots lack standards and specifications for measuring energy consumption.
Netafim produce riego por goteo con plástico reciclado en Sonora
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La nueva planta de Orbia Netafim en Hermosillo integrará plástico reciclado en la fabricación de sistemas de riego por goteo, en línea con su red de reciclaje regional. Sonora fue elegida por su proximidad a zonas agrícolas con alto estrés hídrico y por su acceso ferroviario directo.
Chemeon Launches Noncontact 3D Surface Metrology Service Using Keyence VK-X3000
| Products Finishing
VK-X3000 3D Surface Profiler has been integrated into Chemeon’s newest business service division for analyzing complex surfaces, coatings and corrosion protection for light metals.
Pultron GFRP battens sustain aerial forest firefighting buckets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
IMS New Zealand chooses Pultron’s composite product offerings to enhance the safety and durability of monsoon buckets, which play a critical role in aerial wildfire suppression.
TURBO consortium demonstrates real-time resin monitoring, in-line process control in wind turbine blade infusion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CPI’s wireless sensing platform, integrated with Synthesites process monitoring technology, successfully tracked resin flow and temperature enabling ML-based in-line process control during composite infusion trials at NCC and Siemens Gamesa facilities.
Supertec Grinding Machine Reduces Cycle Times
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Supertec’s compact, lightweight PMGII-100CN improves accuracy, minimizes repositioning errors and increases overall productivity for complex workpieces.
Airbus introduces uncrewed version of the H145, the U145
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The helicopter combines the airframe, power, useful load and bearingless main rotor system of the H145 and the autonomy of a UAS, scheduled for maiden flights end of 2026.