Pic of the Week: Robotic Additive Manufacturing Cell
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
It’s not the metal part being produced that we’re highlighting. Rather, it’s that robots and additive manufacturing consolidate an entire production workflow into this one-stop production cell.
Video Extensometer for Tensile, Compression and Bend Testing
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Instron released the AVE3 Advanced non-contacting video extensometer for strain measurement with micron-level accuracy for tensile, compression and bend testing.
Walter Surface Technologies' Sanding Discs Enhance Cutting Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
XtraCut XX sanding discs feature triangular-shaped ceramic grains to maximize pressure at each contact point.
Understanding Process Damping in Milling Operations
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Despite the advances in modeling machining operations over the past decades, process damping remains a topic of interest, including new tool designs that increase the effect.
ExxonMobil y Winpack lanzan película con 50 % de material reciclado
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre ExxonMobil y Winpack permite procesar 300 toneladas más de PCR al mes con films multicapa de alta eficiencia.
Herramientas especializadas de Kennametal TopSwiss: precisión para piezas pequeñas y complejas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea de herramientas TopSwiss MBS, de Kennametal, está diseñada para ofrecer máxima precisión en el mecanizado de componentes pequeños y complejos.
Finishing Index Reclaims Lost Ground in May
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
Big swings in Index readings reflect the unpredictable and ever-changing state of tariff policy.
Art or AI?
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Is AI a tool that humans can use to increase their efficiency or a replacement for them altogether?
Autonomous agents optimize decision flows in aerospace, composites production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: With manufacturers face labor shortages, increasing product complexity and pressure to operate sustainably, Plataine’s AI Agents provide the agility and intelligence needed for real-time decision-making.
Advanced Carbons Council releases carbon fiber market report
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Primary research and data breaks down critical trends shaping carbon fiber’s role in future manufacturing and mobility.
Alarm System Monitors Moldmaking Equipment for Leaking Molten Plastic
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Plastixs’ Airtect LA502 Dual Plastic Leak Alarm System monitors moldmaking equipment for plastic leaks to help prevent significant damage caused by leaks in either molding machines and hot runner molds.
Student Teams Put 3D Printed Multitools to the Test in Second Annual AM in Steel Competition
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Five teams of college students competed to design and additively manufacture multitools that were tested on stage during Forge Fair 2025.
Importación de portaherramientas en México: Datos clave para la industria
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el primer trimestre del año, el valor de la importación de portaherramientas y dispositivos de roscar de apertura automática creció 8.8% comparado con el mismo trimestre de 2024.
Electroform Acid-Free Electrochemical Polishing System
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Electroform uses recyclable, acid-free electrolytes, eliminating hazardous chemicals while enabling repeatable, high-quality finishes across a range of materials.
Cae la producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros en mayo
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En mayo de 2025 se produjeron 358,209 vehículos ligeros y se exportaron 301,112, lo que representó caídas del 2.03 % y del 2.88 %, respectivamente, con respecto al mismo mes de 2024.
Grupo Bimbo avanza hacia empaques 100 % reciclables
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Grupo Bimbo alcanzó 94 % de empaques reciclables en 2024 y mantiene su meta de llegar al 100 % para 2025 bajo su estrategia “Cero Desperdicios”.
Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Danimer is a developer and producer of bioplastics.
Indorama Ventures celebra 50 años en Querétaro
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La planta de Indorama en Querétaro cumple cinco décadas de innovación, sostenibilidad y liderazgo en reciclaje de botellas PET.
United Grinding Received RTX Premier Award
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Grinding, precision finishing solutions manufacturer is recognized for its cost competitiveness, collaboration and customer service in 2024.
Comparador de palanca vs comparador de cuadrante: guía técnica para comparación dimensional
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México
Descubra las diferencias clave entre comparadores de cuadrante y de palanca, ambos esenciales para la comparación dimensional en trabajos de precisión. Aprenda cuál es ideal para sus necesidades de medición.
Herramientas de mandrinado: claves de precisión en el acabado de agujeros
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
El mandrinado es una técnica de mecanizado que se utiliza para crear agujeros de gran tamaño en piezas de metal. En este artículo, explicamos qué es el mandrinado y cómo funciona, así como las herramientas especializadas para el proceso.
Sandvik Coromant Parting, Grooving Geometry Increases Chip Control
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroCut 1-2 concept is designed for high performance and security across a variety of applications.