Weldon Midas integra rectificado cilíndrico y automatización para producción desatendida

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La plataforma CNC admite configuraciones de cabezal recto, angular o tipo torreta, y puede incorporar carga robotizada, medición en proceso y acondicionamiento automático de ruedas.

TCI Precision Metals' Machine-Ready Blanks Boost Throughput

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: TCI Precision Metals showcases its made-to-order machine-ready blanks, offering first-time customers a free first article and discounts on qualifying production orders.

PPG Debuts Virtual Aircraft Painter Tool for Aviation Sector

| Products Finishing

The Aeroview virtual aircraft painter is a web-based tool that enables business and general aviation customers to explore and customize aircraft paint options using PPG’s aerospace color library.

MMT Chat: Mapping Process, Growing Talent at NyproMold

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

NyproMold's Mark Keller shares how process mapping, vocational school partnerships and AI-assisted scheduling keep custom moldmaking precisely on track.

Integrated Cutting, Kitting and Composite Material Handling Workflows

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Zünd America and booth partner Loop Technology will demonstrate integrated cutting, nesting and kitting workflows, including Loop’s FibreLINE preforming system built on Zünd's Aero Q-Line cutter.

What Form Will Humanoids Take?

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

As interest grows in dynamic, mobile automation, the industry is still deciding what form these robots will take and how they can safely operate around humans.

CAINTRA impulsa financiamiento para pymes industriales de Nuevo León

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La cámara presentó avances en factoraje, crédito preferencial y capacitación financiera para fortalecer la liquidez, inversión y participación de las mipymes en cadenas de proveeduría.

Mitsui Seiki 5-Axis VMC Combines Ultra-High Precision with Automation

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Mitsui Seiki USA will feature the PJ 303X 5-axis ultra-high-precision vertical machining center with automation, targeting lens molds, medical products, EDM electrodes and fuel cell components.

Forming Systems, Digitalization Tools Target Aerospace, Defense

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Dieffenbacher presents hydraulic presses, automated forming and tape laying systems, along with its Evoris digitalization platform.

Sloky USA Preset Torque Adapters Maximize Tool Life

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Sloky USA introduces preset torque adapters that prevent over-tightening and under-tightening in assembly and maintenance operations.

Eclipse Mold Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Growth in Macomb County

| MoldMaking Technology

Family-owned manufacturer has grown from a small tool shop into a $50 million company.

Flex Waterjet System Provides Efficient Cutting of Complex Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Flex Machine Tools demonstrates the FlexJet Flx-1365 waterjet system with IGEMS Tilter five-axis cutting head, along with a range of tapping, drilling and torque reaction arm solutions.

Feiyang presenta microsoldadora láser para reparación de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Feiyang Maquinaria exhibe en Meximold 2026 la FY-W200B, microsoldadora láser con brazo articulado de 1.5 metros para reparar moldes en planta sin desmontaje, con un impacto mínimo de 0.2 mm y cabezal de 360°, compatible con H13, P20, STAVAX, NAK80 y aceros inoxidables.

AI-Assisted Racing Front Wing Component Weighs 36% Less: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A front wing second element designed with the help of AI and 3D printed with graphene-reinforced material helped the University of Cincinnati Bearcats Motorsports team stay competitive at FSAE Michigan, cutting weight and eliminating assembly time. 

Bossard conecta el ensamble con la reposición automática de sujetadores

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Smart Factory Solutions integra instrucciones digitales, herramientas inteligentes, contenedores con sensores y control automatizado de inventarios para coordinar el suministro de materiales y las operaciones de ensamble.

Tungaloy DrillMeister combina barrenado y chaflanado en una sola pasada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La ampliación de la línea incorpora herramientas para producir agujeros previos al roscado y realizar el chaflán sin cambios de herramienta ni operaciones adicionales.

HDPE sube 41 % y PET 13 % por el conflicto en Medio Oriente

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La arquitectura petroquímica de cada resina explica la brecha: el HDPE depende del etileno del Golfo Pérsico en toda su cadena, mientras el PET solo expone al MEG a esa ruta. Para agosto, ChemAnalyst prevé un nuevo ciclo alcista en HDPE mientras el PET mantiene posición bajista relativa.

Kurt TriLock aumenta la densidad de sujeción en mesas compactas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Las mordazas TL4SCS y TL6SCS combinan un cuerpo corto, configuraciones de una o dos estaciones y garras CarveSmart de cambio rápido para aprovechar el espacio disponible en centros de mecanizado pequeños.

Lockheed Martin, Albany Engineered Composites Team Up for Hypersonics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Accelerated high-rate production of hypersonic systems combines Lockheed’s systems integration expertise with Albany’s composites manufacturing capabilities.

SHD Composites Launches CEM101 Cyanate Ester Prepreg

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced service temperature and dielectric performance delivers desired characteristics for aerospace, space, defense and motorsport.

Modovolo Selects Lyten Graphene-Enhanced Filaments for BFP 3D Printer Platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lyten was chosen as a primary provider to support and scale Modovolo’s U.S.-sourced, U.S.-manufactured 3D printing platform, providing filaments that are said to double X-Y tensile strength compared to carbon fiber-based filaments.

FIBERSPACE Expands to Luxembourg, Adds Machining Capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The Polish composites manufacturer is building its presence in space, defense, aerospace and hypercar applications.