Improving Steel Machinability
| Production Machining
The M-Steel treatment can be applied to any steel grade to improve its machinability while potentially providing production cost savings.
Episode 64: An Interview With Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Expertise on blasting media selection, automation in blast rooms, and the cost-saving power of reclaimable abrasives.
Tornos Fryer ET-LC ofrecen alta rigidez para mecanizado de piezas grandes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie Easy Turn ET-LC, de Fryer, diseñada para mecanizado de lotes pequeños, combina rigidez estructural, facilidad de operación y flexibilidad de programación.
MicroCare Replacement Fluids Provide Seamless Transition From Discontinued 3M Novec Products
| Products Finishing
MicroCare offers ready-to-ship Tergo Performance Fluids and MicroCare Engineered Fluids as precision-matched replacements for Novec options.
Sustainable Approaches to Zinc Nickel on Electrical Vehicles
| Products Finishing
Key performance characteristics of zinc-nickel alloy are directly applicable to EV steel battery housing components and their requirements.
2026 Outlook for Advanced Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
Sustainability, automation, AI, M&A and tariffs — a supplier of ERP products into advanced manufacturing provides his perspective on a changing industry.
Master Bond Dual Curing Adhesive Enables Rapid Fixturing
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
LED422DC90 is an industrial adhesive engineered for high-speed fixturing and bonding of opaque substrates for heat-sensitive components.
#electronics
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.
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.
AMPP Ambassador Program Expands Global Awareness With Second Class of Ambassadors
| Products Finishing
AMPP Ambassadors, representing a diverse set of technical backgrounds, will serve throughout 2026 to promote corrosion prevention and asset protection worldwide.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Dillon Manufacturing Claw Jaws Boost Machining Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Dillon Manufacturing Inc.’s claw jaws are engineered for maximum clamping force and shorter cycle times in turning applications.
Dr. Volker Nilles asume la dirección ejecutiva de Arburg
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg designa a Dr. Volker Nilles como CEO a partir de enero de 2026 y refuerza su estructura directiva y su estrategia de crecimiento global.
Shop Talk: Shop Hazing Rituals
| MoldMaking Technology
Spotting blue and “box stretcher” pranks taught humor, humility and awareness — lessons hidden in harmless laughs.
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.