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

Data Reporter (Entry-Level)

Kate Hand | Gardner Web


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.