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ABB abrirá una nueva planta de switchboards en Monterrey para atender la demanda de centros de datos e infraestructura crítica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva instalación, de más de 21,700 m², comenzará operaciones en el cuarto trimestre de 2026 y generará 300 empleos especializados en el área metropolitana de Monterrey.
AI-Powered Quoting System Improves Moldmaking Estimation Process
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Z-FASTQ industry-specific quoting software learns from shop data to deliver high accuracy and efficiency.
A Century of Innovation in Automated Coating Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Since 1925, Sprimag has evolved from early spray-gun innovation to turnkey surface finishing systems for global manufacturers.
Fresas Ceratizit MonsterMill ISO-S para aleaciones de níquel
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La gama MonsterMill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incluye fresas de cuatro, cinco y seis filos para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel, titanio y fundición, con geometrías que reducen vibraciones y calor.
Congreso CDMX y ECOCE firman convenio de economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
ECOCE y el Congreso de la Ciudad de México firmaron un convenio para impulsar la gestión integral de residuos y la economía circular.
A Moldmaker's Night Before Christmas: Industry Edition
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This fun, AI-generated poem celebrates the moldmaking industry and the spirit of Christmas. With a nod to the dedication of moldmakers and engineers, it offers a festive take on the challenges of meeting deadlines and striving for perfection—because even during the holidays, the cycle never truly stops.
Biocomposites demonstrated as drop-in material option for truck interiors
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Ongoing trials from Volvo Trucks with Forvia Group and subsidiary Materi’Act aim to prove out and commercialize biocomposites made from waste oyster shells for future long-haul truck platforms.
Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.
Develop a Culture of Goal Setting
David Wynn | Production Machining
With a new year, leaders can shape their organization’s future by modeling purposeful, measurable goals, empowering their teams and creating a lasting culture of goal setting.
#workforcedevelopment
Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.
Guadalajara: estudiantes diseñan un circuito integrado para proyecto de semiconductores
| Modern Machine Shop México
Un grupo de estudiantes diseñó un convertidor analógico-digital que permite conectarse a cualquier microcontrolador para aplicaciones de automatización.
FARO Launches HandyScan Black Elite 3D Scanner
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
FARO says the HandyScan Black Elite is a metrology-grade scanner that provides accuracy, speed and ease of use across a variety of part sizes, materials and finishes.
François Ouellet asume la presidencia del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
François Ouellet es nombrado nuevo presidente del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro, en una transición que reconoce los resultados de Arturo Nava y refuerza la articulación entre industria, gobierno y academia.
The Rise of Humanoids: Robots Enter a New Era of Versatility
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
While robots are traditionally designed for specific tasks, the industry is moving toward a future where the robots you see on the factory floor are also the ones in your home.
PPG Makes Leadership Changes in Latin America and Protective Coatings Units
| Products Finishing
PPG promotes Jennifer Solcz to VP of protective and marine coatings, Americas, and Javier Sosa Mejía to president of PPG Latin America.
Stäubli Merges U.S. Operations
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities.
#economics
Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year.
Tax Relief and Trade Protections: What Mold Builders Need to Know
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
New tax legislation delivers R&D deduction benefits and manufacturing facility depreciation, while expanded tariffs provide import protection amid persistent workforce challenges.
#regulations
IIoT, Industry 4.0 and AI for Coatings Operations
| Products Finishing
Learn why “controlling everything” with automation, AI and smart manufacturing isn’t practical and how to prioritize the parameters that truly matter.
10 Tips for Dressing Your Grinding Wheel
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Dressing a grinding wheel alters surface conditions on ground parts in accordance with the parameters used. But what parameters lead to which outcomes? Arianna Smith of Norton | Saint-Gobain guides us through the options in this article.
Robot Compact 150 de Erowa para automatización flexible
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El Robot Compact 150, de Erowa Technology, que permite la carga flexible de dos máquinas de producción, desde fresado hasta electroerosión, optimiza el espacio y la confiabilidad del proceso.
Talleres mexicanos fortalecen su capacidad de mecanizado
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La evolución de los talleres de mecanizado en México revela cómo el CNC, el ERP, la fijación avanzada y la metrología transforman las capacidades técnicas sin depender únicamente del nuevo equipo. Este especial analiza decisiones que mejoran la trazabilidad, la repetibilidad y el flujo operativo en contextos reales, con enfoques aplicados a piezas complejas y a sectores exigentes.