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Metalworking Index Closes 2025 With a Slight Uptick
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Eyeing a positive 2026, the GBI: Metalworking is primed for a push to expansion.
#economics
Endmills Pow-R-Feed M935 de IMCO aumentan productividad en trayectorias agresivas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las fresas de extremo de cinco estrías Pow-R-Feed M935 están diseñadas para altos volúmenes de arranque de material y cortes libres en aceros suaves, inoxidables y titanio.
Adopción tecnológica en la industria manufacturera mexicana
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Los Censos Económicos 2024 muestran el nivel de adopción de tecnologías como robótica, inteligencia artificial, software de análisis de datos, nube, impresión 3D y ERP en los principales subsectores de la manufactura en México.
Blaser Swisslube Partners With Nidec Machine Tool America to Provide Combined Metalworking Solutions
| Production Machining
Blaser Swisslube Inc. and Nidec Machine Tool America announce a strategic partnership designed to help manufacturers achieve higher productivity, precision and process reliability.
Quaker Houghton Adds to QH Fluid Intelligence Platform for Fluid Management
| Products Finishing
QH FluidControl XMS 100 and 200 and QH FluidMonitor GQ deliver digitally automated fluid parameter monitoring and control across metals and grinding operations.
Grizzly Deburring Machine Streamlines Finishing Processes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The G0974 deburring machine enables fabricators to work for hours at a time without injury or strain, all while maintaining consistent quality and cleaner shop air.
Prioritizing Industry Education: How a Surface Finishing Steward is Opening Doors for Aspiring Professionals
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
After taking a nontraditional path to success, PF Champion of the Industry Vince Noonan is using his expertise to provide educational and training resources to professionals with varying learning and occupational backgrounds.
#workforcedevelopment
eNET Software Update Provides Advanced Monitoring Features
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
eNET Monitoring & DNC’s eNET V10 software features fast report capabilities and enhanced ERP data integration.
Exiting Your Business Without Undermining its Culture
| Production Machining
If you’ve spent years building a manufacturing business in which people feel proud to work and your values show up in how you lead, don’t let your exit erode that.
Debunking Common Myths in Twin-Screw Compounding: Part 1
| Plastics Technology
Twin-screw extruders, workhorses in compounding for over a century, are often misunderstood. Here are five common myths and misperceptions that can create scaleup and manufacturing challenges.
Shop Talk: Shop Hazing Rituals
| MoldMaking Technology
Spotting blue and “box stretcher” pranks taught humor, humility and awareness — lessons hidden in harmless laughs.
Your checklist for JEC World 2026
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
What to know before heading to this year’s edition of the world’s largest composites trade event from March 10-12, 2026 in Paris, France.
Phillips Federal Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Containerized AM Systems
| Modern Machine Shop
Phillips has entered into a contract with the U.S. Army to deliver containerized Wire Arc Hybrid Manufacturing units, integrating additive manufacturing and CNC machining into a single solution.
NC State Awarded Department of War-Funded METAL Hub to Advance US Metals Workforce
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
#workforcedevelopment
Velan Holding to Sell Entire Holdings to Birch Hill Equity
| Valve Magazine
The sales transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Former CEAD experts launch Dutch Boat Factory
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Maarten Logtenberg and Charlène van Wingerden take the helm at the newly established Dutch Boat Factory B.V., inheriting assets to efficiently, sustainably build scalable 3D printed boats.
Atomic-6 composite Space Armor tiles to fly in upcoming spacecraft missions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Portal Space Systems has purchased the fragmentation-resistant, RF-permeable tiles for initial deployment, testing and future spacecraft design integration.
Ceratizit Face Milling Cutters Enhance Cast Iron Machining
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Ceratizit USA introduces the MaxiMill S-Power series, designed with double-sided indexable inserts and innovative clamping for improved feed rates and surface quality in cast iron applications.
Extended AkzoNobel Marine Coatings, Winning Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Shipping
| Products Finishing
An extended agreement with China’s Winning Shipping will supply Intersleek 1100SR and Intercept 8500 LPP for enhanced fleet efficiency and reduced emissions.
Materials Distributor Diversifies with Additive Manufacturing Production Business Within a Business
Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining
Howco Additive exists within a corporate structure built around distributing large metal products like oilfield pipelines, but is finding a way forward in 3D printing that branches into part production for hypersonics, aerospace and more.
ModuleWorks Software Update Enhances Machining Simulations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
ModuleWorks GmbH introduces the ModuleWorks 2025.12 release, featuring capabilities for three-axis machining, feed control, adaptive roughing, deburring and swarf machining.