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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GHOST Deployable Launch System By Rocket Lab to Enable Responsive Global Space Missions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Packaged entirely within standard shipping containers, GHOST will be able to deploy complete rockets, launch infrastructure, ground support and range control systems anywhere in the world.

Joby Aviation Establishes Texas Hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 45,000-square-foot location brings a significant eVTOL aircraft presence to Texas as Joby prepares for its first eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) flights across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Open Mind CAD/CAM Software Features Advanced Machining Strategies

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Open Mind Technologies highlights the Hypermill 2026 CAD/CAM Software Suite, featuring new finishing technologies, expanded automation capabilities and improvements for 2.5D, 3D, precision five-axis and mill/turn machining applications.

Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

REC's transom boards made from recycled composite waste offer nearly double the compression and shear strength of competing products — at a lower cost — and are already being adopted by leading marine manufacturers.

CDR Husillos presenta reingeniería de plastificación en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

CDR Husillos y Cañones lleva a Meximold 2026 su propuesta de reingeniería del sistema de plastificación, que optimiza husillos y cilindros existentes sin sustituir maquinaria, con resultados que alcanzan hasta un 22 % más de productividad, 13 % menos de rechazo y una vida útil extendida en 2.2 veces.

iNOEX Launches WARP 125 Radar Measurement System

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Radar-based system offers precise pipe measurement — wall thickness, diameter & ovality — with easy integration and rapid ROI for extrusion lines.  

Autodesk Fusion conecta diseño, CAM y simulación para moldes y herramentales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Fusion for Manufacturing mantiene asociados los modelos, dispositivos de sujeción y programas CAM, e incorpora simulación acelerada por GPU para verificar trayectorias antes del mecanizado.

Kurt Workholding Short-Body Vises Provide High-Density Workholding in Compact Applications

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Kurt Workholding introduces the TL4SCS and TL6SCS TriLock short-body vises, featuring the Carvesmart dovetailed quick-change jaw system for high-density CNC workholding applications.

Trinity Robotics Automation AI System Streamlines Machine Tending

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Trinity Robotics Automation showcases Trinity AI, built with Intrinsic Intelligence, offering manufacturers a flexible, programming-free approach to CNC machine tending.

Lyten Filament Enables Lighter, Stronger Drone Manufacturing for Modovolo

| Additive Manufacturing

Lyten and Modovolo announce a partnership in which Lyten's PA1205 3D graphene-enhanced filament will power Modovolo's BFP modular 3D printing platform for aerospace, industrial and defense applications.

Importaciones de centros de mecanizado crecen 62.7 % en el segundo trimestre

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de importación de los centros de mecanizado pasó de 38.8 millones de dólares en el primer trimestre del año a 70.7 millones de dólares en el segundo. 

How Well do You Know Granite Surface Plates?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs.

Nikon Automated Microscope Improves Consistency, Inspection Speed

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Nikon Corp. introduces the Eclipse LV100AMS, a one-click automated microscope that combines fully automated inspection with AI-powered image analysis for industrial quality control.