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Harmoni coordina máquinas, personal y datos del piso de producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS: El Factory Orchestration System combina información de máquinas, control del tiempo, integración con ERP, dispositivos RFID y asistentes de inteligencia artificial en una sola plataforma.
Kennametal amplía el barrenado modular y el torneado con dos geometrías
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La punta KenTip FS HP está orientada al barrenado de acero y fundición, mientras que los insertos Widia con geometría -MU cubren operaciones de acabado, torneado medio y semidesbaste.
New Senior Director of Marketing Joins MicroCare
| Products Finishing
Kevin Castonguay is a skilled marketer who will enhance MicroCare’s brand awareness amongst customers.
De costos laborales a manufactura inteligente: el giro de la industria de electrodomésticos
| Modern Machine Shop México
ENCLELAC 2026 abordará cómo la inteligencia artificial, la automatización y el análisis de datos están redefiniendo las plantas del sector, en un momento en que la ventaja competitiva de México deja de depender solo del costo.
Sloky limita el par para uniformar el apriete de tornillos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: Los adaptadores preajustados interrumpen la transmisión de fuerza al alcanzar el par establecido, con el propósito de proteger tornillos, roscas, insertos y herramientas de corte.
Milliken amplía capacidad de producción para su clarificante Millad ClearX 9000
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Milliken arrancó la producción comercial de Millad ClearX 9000, con capacidad dedicada, para garantizar el suministro constante de su clarificante de quinta generación para polipropileno, orientado al empaque, bienes de consumo e industria, sin afectar la productividad del proceso.
Romi combina torneado multitarea con carga robotizada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El centro de torneado GL250M integra herramientas motorizadas y automatización, mientras que el torno CNC C470 está orientado a piezas que requieren estabilidad estructural y precisión dimensional.
July's Most-Viewed Products on MoldMaking Technology
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
From five-axis machining centers and CAD/CAM upgrades to ejector pins and AI-powered ERP tools — see the IMTS showcase products that caught moldmakers' attention in July.
PFAS Free PPAs are Advancing, But Processing Adjustments Still Critical
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
As non-PFAS polymer processing aids for blown film extrusion evolve, approaches to using them and maintaining equipment are as important as ever.
Reifenhäuser Expands U.S. Presence
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Adds six hires to strengthen service and sales capabilities for extrusion in North America.
SMW Autoblok Chuck Automates Jaw Changes for High-Mix Production
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: SMW Autoblok features the KNCS-matic quick jaw change chuck, offering automated jaw replacement via industrial robot and compatibility with the company's Motiact MX-S mechatronic grippers.
Retrofit Kit Brings Robotic Lamination to Existing Robot Cells
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Cevotec debuts the Samba Step Retrofit Kit, enabling robotic draping, stamping and forming motions for composite layup on curved and geometrically complex parts.
Tungaloy High-Feed Milling Series Reduces Cost Per Edge for Mold Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Tungaloy-NTK America's DoFeedTri features double-sided inserts with six cutting edges and is designed to improve stability and productivity in complex moldmaking operations.
Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.
Omega TMM Tool Presetter Offers Ergonomic Measurement Control
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Omega TMM introduces the Sedeo, a three-axis CNC tool presetter designed for seated operation with joystick control and expanded snap-gauge and large-diameter capability.
There is No Future for AI Without Industrial AI
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
Physical AI, the manifestation of artificially intelligent systems in physical assets, starts at the line and the time for finishers to act is now.
Takumi Bridge Mill Boost Performance in Die/Mold Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Takumi USA showcases the H12E machining center, demonstrating the machine's capabilities by cutting a forging die.
Midaco Industrial Air Filtration System Improves Airborne Particulate Management
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Designed for manufacturing environments, the Midaco AFS2200 continuously circulates and filters shop air to help reduce airborne dust, smoke and fine particulate generated by machining, grinding, welding and fabrication operations. Available as a mobile unit on heavy-duty casters or with optional ceiling-mount brackets for overhead installation.
Industry Legend Bill Saas Leaves Behind a 60-Year Legacy
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Bill Saas, who spent more than six decades as an entrepreneur, supplier and fierce metal finishing industry advocate, passed away July 28.
Rapid Tow Shearing Wing Skin Marks Step Toward Industrialization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: NCC and iCOMAT have successfully produced a 5-meter aerospace wing skin, taking iCOMAT’s fiber-steering technology from flat-panel demonstrations to representative aircraft geometry.
What a Slow Market Looks Like When You Use It to Build
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Best Tool & Engineering is using a quiet market to rebuild itself from the inside out with AI, a lot of scrappiness and a plan.
Blum-Novotest LC54-Digilog mide herramientas desde 5 µm
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El sistema láser registra individualmente cada filo de herramientas para micromecanizado y genera varios miles de valores por segundo, con una repetibilidad de 0.2 µm.