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Open Automation Can Free Manufacturing Operations to Adapt and Grow
Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected
The path to software-defined, flexible and scalable control systems.
Mercado de plásticos termoformados alcanzaría USD 28.860 millones
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado de plásticos termoformados mantiene un crecimiento sostenido, impulsado por la demanda de envases, automoción, salud y electrónica, así como por avances en automatización y materiales sostenibles. Las previsiones sitúan el valor del mercado en torno a los 28.860 millones de dólares en 2032, con una expansión apoyada en PET, PP y procesos de vacío y presión.
ST Engineering MRAS pursues nacelle innovation via automation, integration and digitalization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company’s engineering heritage in metal and composite nacelle and complex structures, combined with continuous investment in process automation and digital manufacturing, provides a foundation for future collaboration.
PM Turns 25!
Derek Korn | Production Machining
For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.
Mokon Applies New, Low-GWP Refrigerant to Portable Chiller Lines
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
New line of portable chillers and full systems reduce the amount of heat trapped by greenhouse gases by applying low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.
Quickparts Invests in HQ, Adds Rapid Production Tooling
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
On-demand manufacturing services provider expands Seattle headquarters while introducing its rapid tooling offering in North America for the first time.
VCI Global adquiere 51% de ensambladora de autos en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
VCI Global firmó un acuerdo vinculante para adquirir una participación del 51% de RTCAR México, una plataforma de montaje y fabricación de automóviles.
Loudspeaker Enabled by Polymer 3D Printing: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Node Audio’s Atom loudspeakers incorporate multiple 3D printed components to deliver mechanical and acoustic performance.
Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.
Gardco Evolves Fineness of Grind Gages Product Line for Dispersion Control
| Products Finishing
A snapshot of dispersion health thanks to fast, consistent and reliable measurements will help manufacturers maintain standards, optimize production and ensure confidence.
LMT Onsrud is now doing business as LMT Tools USA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beginning 2026, separate entities LMT Tools USA and LMT Onsrud will be integrated into a single operation, which will simplify orders, purchasing and invoicing.
Moldmaking Index Regains Lost Ground in December
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
After a significant loss in November, the index picked up 1.7 points to close 2025.
Swiss From the Start
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Decades ago, Greg Cde Baca recognized an opportunity for small-parts machining in the Pacific Northwest and started a business with one bar-fed Swiss-type lathe. His shop has since expanded to provide precision parts to customers in multiple countries using Swiss-types and only Swiss-types, some of which might run 24/7.
Rego-Fix Leadership Appoints New CEO for Sustainable Growth
| Modern Machine Shop
Rego-Fix AG appoints Pascal Forrer as CEO, with Richard Weber transitioning to chairman of the Board of Directors to focus on strategic direction.
Direct Material Jetting AM Solution for Metal and Ceramics
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The new system is compatible with the entire XJet material portfolio, including precious metals, technical metals and ceramics. Of note: The machine costs a fraction of previous systems, making the technology more accessible to small and medium organizations.
Iron Bull Fluid Reclaim Hoppers Facilitate Waste Liquid Separation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Iron Bull Manufacturing introduces fluid reclaim hoppers designed to separate cutting fluids, oils and water from waste streams for reuse or disposal.
Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.
Rego-Fix Leadership Appoints New CEO for Sustainable Growth
| Production Machining
Rego-Fix AG appoints Pascal Forrer as CEO, with Richard Weber transitioning to chairman of the Board of Directors to focus on strategic direction.
One-shot compression molding enables main rotor blades that achieve 20,000 hours between overhauls
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Hill Helicopters engineered composite main rotor blades using a novel single-cure manufacturing process for stiffness and mass distribution optimization.
Data Centers: Your Next Opportunity?
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Data centers are critical to enabling advanced computing, and increased demand for this infrastructure will drive manufacturing needs, too.
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Salzgitter AG, Umicore Collaborate on Iridium Recycling Technique
| Products Finishing
Together the German companies are rethinking the materials cycle, successfully achieving precious metal recycling from anodes used in the continuous electro-galvanizing process.
Zero Point Workholding: Faster Changeovers, Repeatable Results
| Modern Machine Shop
German-engineered, air-release workholding from Lyndex-Nikken standardizes how fixtures and vises mount to the machine, enabling fast, interruptible changeovers with repeatable positioning for high-mix CNC work.