August 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Drop

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Sharp decline for polyolefins with overall downward trajectory for PS, PVC and PET.

Tungaloy High-Feed Milling Series Reduces Cost Per Edge for Mold Machining

| Modern Machine Shop

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.

Muratec LS3015MC combina corte láser y mecanizado en una sola preparación

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema integra un láser de fibra de 8 kW, un husillo HSK-A50 y un cambiador de 20 herramientas para cortar, barrenar, roscar y acabar piezas de placa sin trasladarlas a otra máquina.

How Manufacturers Should Plan for the Next Year Amid Tariffs, Trade Pressure and Uncertainty

Mike Sibley | Modern Machine Shop

Manufacturers are being forced to make critical decisions with less certainty and less time. To navigate the next 12 months successfully, focus on building resilience into operations, supply chains and decision-making processes.
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3D Printed Grippers at Automate 2026

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

At Automate 2026, two examples of polymer powder 3D printing in the food and beverage sector demonstrated the synergy between AM and industrial automation.

FABTECH Returns to Las Vegas After a Decade Away

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

FABTECH's FINISHING Pavilion and Conference heads to the desert for the first time in more than a decade, bringing expanded educational programming and a landmark association rebrand.

AkzoNobel Halves Carbon Reduction Target Four Years Ahead of Schedule

| Products Finishing

On the path to 2050 carbon neutrality, AkzoNobel has cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions in its operations by 50% ahead of its own 2030 deadline.

How Linear Motion Components Impact CNC Machining Operations

| Techspex

Linear motion components provide the foundation for smooth axis movement on a machine tool. Here are factors to consider when choosing machines with linear motion components that are durable and effective for different machining applications.  

People in Composites: July 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Developments in the composites industry include new people announcements by Hexcel and ACMA, Cevotec, Gurit, Hybrid Air Vehicles, Toray Advanced Composites, Umoe, Pilatus Aircraft and Carbitex.

IA física apunta a elevar productividad en manufactura industrial

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El estudio de Capgemini señala que robots móviles autónomos, brazos industriales y cobots impulsarán la adopción inicial de la IA física, aunque persisten retos asociados a costos, madurez tecnológica, seguridad y retorno de inversión.

Software Platform Automates RTM, SQRTM Process Control

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Radius Engineering’s Insights platform automates vacuum leak checks, cure holds and resin degassing verification across workcells and injection systems.

Blum-Novotest Laser Measuring System Supports Micromachining Precision

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Blum-Novotest highlights the LC54-Digilog laser measuring system, designed for tool measurement and monitoring in micromachining applications.

Supertec PMGII-100CNC integra rectificado interior y exterior en una sola sujeción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La rectificadora cilíndrica universal incorpora tres ruedas programables para completar operaciones exteriores, interiores, frontales, de radios, roscas y perfiles sin reposicionar la pieza.

AI Control Enables Faster, More Even Infrared Heating for Complex TPC Parts

| CompositesWorld

KraussMaffei develops high-resolution, smart heating for load-optimized tailored organosheets and blanks, enabling consistent high-rate production of complex thermoplastic composite and overmolded parts.

AM Solutions S1 Basic Provides Automated Cleaning and Finishing for Polymer Parts

| Additive Manufacturing

AM Solutions introduces the S1 Basic, a compact postprocessing solution for automated cleaning and surface finishing of smaller batches of 3D printed polymer parts in the industrial entry-level segment.

Extramet Publishes Carbide Density, RFQ Reference for Abrasive Composites Tooling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Public resource helps composites fabricators estimate carbide weight, compare grade-dependent density and prepare clearer requests for tooling, blanks and wear components.

Axtra3D integra impresión, posprocesamiento e inspección en un flujo conectado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Axtra Workflow conecta la preparación del trabajo, la impresión 3D, el lavado, el secado, el curado y el análisis de datos para mejorar la repetibilidad y la trazabilidad del proceso.

United Machining Solutions Showcases Range of Precision Grinding, Machining Technology

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: United Machining Solutions showcases 17 CNC machines across its Mägerle, Blohm, Studer, Walter, Agie Charmilles, Charmilles, Mikron Mill and Step Tec brands.

ACIPLAST reúne al sector plástico costarricense en INNOVAPLAST

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ACIPLAST realizará el 6 de agosto la tercera edición de INNOVAPLAST en San José, con conferencias sobre inteligencia artificial, eficiencia energética, biomateriales y ecodiseño, en un sector que exportó 528 millones de dólares en 2025 y agrupa a 74 empresas con 14,000 empleos.

Fryer MC-L combina mecanizado de alta velocidad y programación conversacional

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La serie de centros de mecanizado vertical incorpora husillo de 10,000 rpm, desplazamientos rápidos de 1,450 ipm y un CNC Siemens Sinumerik One para producción en serie o de lotes pequeños con alta variedad de piezas.

Setco End-of-Robot Spindles Expand Robotic Machining Capabilities

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Setco's end-of-robot spindles are engineered for integration with industrial robots, providing precision, speed and reliability in automated manufacturing environments.

Seurat in Production: Latest Milestones, and What’s Next

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The metal 3D printing tech company and parts manufacturer named for the Pointillist artist is progressing on its roadmap, having recently delivered its first commercial parts. Among its early wins: T-nuts printed for less than a dollar a piece.