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.