April Finishing Index Sustains Growth Momentum

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Index climbs to 54.8 with broad-based component gains, while elevated material prices persist as the primary headwind despite a strong outlook.

Platinum Tooling Live Tools Support Higher RPM

| Production Machining

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. expands its line of Heimatec live tools for the Haas BMT turret, offering driven and static tools capable of higher rpm operation.

Can AI Automate Automation?

Julia Hider | Production Machining

New hardware and software releases from Vention, including some powered by AI, are designed to make advanced automation more accessible to manufacturers.

Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right

| Plastics Technology

While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.

Before the Knowledge Walks Out the Door

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Explore how mold shops can capture essential shopfloor knowledge before baby boomers retire. Discover real-time voice and video tools that preserve decision-making insights for future technicians.
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Nagel Deep-Hole Drilling Systems Provide Highly Flexible Performance

| Modern Machine Shop

Nagel’s customizable deep-hole drilling machines are fully customizable and can be configured either as stand-alone systems or as fully integrated turnkey solutions.

W&H Completes Expansion of North American HQ

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machinery manufacturer’s expansion increases operational capacity and supports continued team growth in North America.  

Your Line Knows Before Your Dashboard Does

| Plastics Technology

Dashboards matter. But they don’t lead. Process leads.  

Ceratizit Milling Tools Enhance Machining of Difficult Aerospace Materials

| Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MaxiMill milling systems provide greater process security, longer tool life and improved productivity for materials such as hardened steels and superalloys.

United Machining North America Wire EDM and Milling Machines Feature Limited-Edition Models for Precision Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

United Machining North America introduces the Agie Charmilles Cut E 350 Prime and Cut E 600 Prime wire EDM machines as well as the Mikron Mill Mill E 700 U Prime 5-axis milling machine with advanced technologies for high-accuracy applications.

Nordson BKG impulsa reciclaje con filtración continua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nordson BKG presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM sistemas de filtración y peletizado para procesar plásticos contaminados sin detener la producción.

Hablemos de plásticos: reciclabilidad de empaques y cumplimiento normativo

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las Guías de diseño de la APR evalúan materiales, etiquetas, adhesivos y colorantes de empaques en PET, HDPE, PP y PE para determinar su compatibilidad con sistemas reales de reciclaje. Con las nuevas regulaciones en curso sus criterios se han convertido en referencia de cumplimiento para marcas que operan en múltiples mercados.

Soluciones de Starrag optimizan el mecanizado de componentes complejos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Starrag presenta una gama de máquinas diseñadas para el mecanizado eficiente de componentes estructurales de gran tamaño en materiales como aluminio, titanio, acero y fundición.

Sabic Launches Laser-Weldable Noryl Grades

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PPE/PS blended polymers target solar energy applications in effort to accelerate adoption.  

Ross Planetary Dual Disperser Offers 'Unmatched' Flexibility

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Designed to deliver high shear and controlled planetary agitation under vacuum.  

Producción y exportaciones de autopartes en México avanzan en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes informó que, en el primer bimestre del año, la producción de autopartes en México había crecido un 10.49 %.

MMT's Most-Viewed April Products

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

From AI-powered simulation tools to precision steel blanks, moldmakers are finding new ways to cut time, reduce costs and push performance. Here are the five most-viewed products from April. 

Atornillador eléctrico de torque controlado para insertos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kyocera presenta el DTD500, un atornillador eléctrico diseñado para aplicar torque preciso y uniforme en el cambio de insertos indexables.

5 Examples of LFAM in the Marine Sector

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

We’re covering the ways that large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is enabling faster, stronger production of marine structures. Here are five stories detailing LFAM’s growing role in the marine sector.

New Tools for Tooling-Free Manufacturing

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Traditional tooling, such as molds and dies, creates barriers for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its high costs and long lead times.

Braskem apuesta por empaques circulares en interpack

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Braskem presenta en la feria soluciones de empaque con resinas renovables y reciclables para sectores alimentario, médico e higiénico.

Reciclaje eficiente con extrusión doble husillo de MAS

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, MAS Austria exhibe sus soluciones basadas en extrusión de doble husillo cónico, integradas con filtración continua y sistemas de limpieza sin agua.