Balancing Cost, Precision and Speed in Label Application for Manufacturers

| Products Finishing

Modern paint masking solutions offer reliability and process simplicity.

Nikon Digital Camera for Microscopes Enables High-Definition Imaging

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Nikon Corp. introduces the Digital Sight 100 digital camera, which offers high-level color reproducibility and compatibility with industrial microscopes and measuring microscopes.

Thermwood launches You Betcha video series 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Each episode is designed to be informative, approachable and rooted in real production needs, offering clear, practical insight into what Thermwood CNC machining systems can do.

Markus Büngers Named New Hasco CEO

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

With his previous roles at renowned industrial companies, Büngers possesses extensive international management experience.

Matrix Plastic Products Triples Floorspace With Expansion

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

The facility, which includes 88,000 square feet of manufacturing space, will support scalable production, cleanroom manufacturing and NPI projects.

Monaghan Tooling Group Compensation Nuts Correct Runout Errors

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Monaghan Tooling Group introduces the Easyzero runout compensation nuts in kit form, designed to quickly address misalignment for round tools using ER collets.

Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.

Fractional CFOs: The Secret Weapon for Mid Market Manufacturers

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

Manufacturing companies in the $5-15 million revenue range face a common challenge: they've outgrown basic financial systems but can't justify hiring a full-time CFO.

Reason for Optimism in 2026 Despite Drop in December

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

The GBI: Precision Machining lost 0.4 points in December, but strong purchase intent and business expectations offer positive outlook for the new year.
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An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production, Including 3D Printing

Christina Fuges | Additive Manufacturing

Versatile and scalable additive, machining and molding systems optimize moldmaking operations and support training initiatives.

México frena producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros y pesados

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2025, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México disminuyó un 0.9 %, mientras que la producción de vehículos pesados cayó un 34.8 %.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

| GROW

We hear this adage frequently and it is based on a motivational book which was published in early 2000s.  Teamwork is certainly a universal component of Gardner; many departments, collaborating and working closely on all aspects of our media output.  I wanted to share a particular recent teamwork event and do some serious bragging here . . . As you know, MoldMaking Technology is now a 6x frequency magazine.  Christina, Jann and Aimee had the tricky task of working editorial around the first issue of 2026, always challenging.  The sales staff work diligently emailing contracts to their clients in hopes of being approved for the new year.

Horn amplía el sistema Supermini con insertos GM para roscado interno

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos insertos de geometría GM están diseñados para mejorar la estabilidad del proceso y el control de viruta en operaciones de roscado interno en aceros, inoxidables y materiales de viruta larga.

The CFO Advantage: Strategic Financial Leadership for Manufacturing Growth

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

Two manufacturing leaders share how fractional CFOs transformed their businesses with better cash flow, banking relationships and financial planning.

Ecovermis: estudiantes convierten plásticos en fertilizante

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Estudiantes de la BUAP crearon Ecovermis, un biofertilizante obtenido mediante degradación biotecnológica de residuos plásticos.  

AkzoNobel 2026 Color of the Year Promotes Emotional Connection in Automotive Design

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel introduces Rhythm of Blues, a versatile family of blue hues reflecting emotional connection, creativity and personal expression that is shaping the future of driving.

Capacitación en la industria manufacturera: 5 sectores que marcan la diferencia

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Más del 56% del personal capacitado en la industria manufacturera se concentró en áreas estratégicas como producción, ventas y servicios.

AVK Innovation Award submissions are open

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AVK is accepting submissions for innovations in FRP/composites until March 27, 2026.

Barq Group, Elroy Air sign $200 million JV for Chaparral manufacturing in Abu Dhabi

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Facility establishment by 2028 to manufacture and service Elroy’s autonomous cargo aircraft helps build self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem in the UAE.

Meet the JEC Group Startup Booster finalists for 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 2026 JEC Composites Startup Booster brings together 20 finalists selected from more than 160 global applicants to present their innovations in person at JEC World on March 10.

Gurit becomes core kit design partner for leading wind turbine OEM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year supply agreement for Opticore kits through Gurit will streamline the OEM’s process, reduce complexity and unify final designs.

Carbon Axis XCell platform now combines AFP and filament winding processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The compact, user-friendly composites manufacturing machine brings two complementary processes together on one platform for industrial users, R&D and technology development environments.