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Your People Are Already Using AI. Now What?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Let's face it — the question most mold shop leaders are asking about AI is the wrong one. "Are we ready?" assumes you have the luxury of waiting. You don't.
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HMG Paints Wins 2026 U.K. People's Choice Award
| Products Finishing
The Family Business United award, voted for by customers, suppliers and supporters, honors quality, innovation and service across family-owned and operated businesses.
Premier Engineering presenta moldes de iluminación automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Premier Engineering lleva a Meximold 2026 su portafolio de moldes de alta precisión para iluminación automotriz y dispositivos médicos, con software propio iMould CAM, mecanizado automatizado mediante CMM y una capacidad de 700 moldes anuales, respaldada por Premier Engineering México.
Haimer Hybrid Chuck Reduces Vibration in Precision Machining Operations
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Haimer's Hybrid Chuck combines shrink-fit and hydraulic chuck technologies with integrated passive damping in a single holder, offering compatibility with existing shrink-fit setups and options for internal coolant delivery and pull-out protection.
Modig, Ibarmia and LiCON Present Dual-Spindle, Multiprocess and High-Volume Machining Solutions
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Modig Machine Tool, Ibarmia and LiCON showcase the Mill-Ex2, T Series Multiprocess and LiFlex II 776 i³ PC through live machining demonstrations.
Critical Success Factors for Precision Micro Drilling
| Production Machining
Component miniaturization requires smaller features with tighter tolerances, often in difficult-to-machine materials.
Maximizing Cleaner Performance Through Practical Analytics
| Products Finishing
Accu-Labs outlines low-cost alkalinity, oil-loading and surface-tension tests that let shops replace fixed cleaning schedules with condition-based maintenance.
Star Cutter Centerless Grinder Features Expanded Automation Capabilities
| Production Machining
The Tru Tech T93XM-A centerless profile grinder enables manufacturers to process a wide range of part geometries and perform multiple grinding operations on a single machine platform.
From Chip-Making to Thinking Machines: How the IMTS Floor Changed in a Decade
| Modern Machine Shop
The most important thing on the show floor is no longer the newest machine. It is the question of what intelligence — human or artificial — will direct it.
Improving Alkaline Zinc-Nickel Plating Performance With Membrane Anodes
| Products Finishing
As fastener coating demands tighten, compact membrane anodes offer a drop-in upgrade for rack and barrel zinc-nickel lines.
IperionX Secures Second U.S. Army Task Order Supporting Domestic Titanium Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
IperionX Limited has received a second task order under its $99 million SBIR Phase III contract for Low-Cost, Domestic Titanium for Defense Applications, with $11.5 million currently funded and a maximum potential value of $25.4 million.
KraussMaffei's New Sidefeeder Geared for Compounding Recycled Materials
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New system from KraussMaffei compacts and feeds at the same time to simplify the recycling process and save energy.
iSwiss Collets Reduce Setup Downtime for Turning Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: iSwiss Corp. introduces its Quick Exchange Collet system, engineered for CNC lathes and quick-grip workholding applications to improve productivity and machine utilization.
Iscar Machining Solution Boosts Cutting-Edge Utilization
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Iscar highlights its Maxout machining strategy, featuring cutting tool technologies and application support aimed at reducing cost-per-part and improving productivity across key industries.
Tool Geometry: A Key Principle of Reliable Automated Production
David Wynn | Production Machining
Traditional production machining strategies were built around operator oversight. Automation demands a different mindset.
Marposs Integrated Solutions Support Lights-Out Machining
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Marposs demonstrates how its touch probes, tool setters, QuickSpc software and Collision Monitoring System work together to support autonomous, unattended production.
How I Made It: David Wynn, Director of Technical Services for PMPA
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
Machining was not the career David Wynn chose; it chose him. Here’s a bit about his journey to an accidental career that became his passion.
Matching the Defense Industrial Base Material Qualification Model to the Mission
| CompositesWorld
A one-way attritable UAV or USV should not carry the same material qualification and specification burden as a crewed, long-life aircraft or vessel.
Wittmann México presenta limpieza ultrasónica BR-MOLD en Meximold
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Wittmann México lleva a Meximold 2026 la línea BR-MOLD, sistemas de limpieza ultrasónica para moldes configurables desde un solo tanque hasta instalaciones multietapa con lavado, enjuague, protección anticorrosiva y secado, con PLC, tapas automáticas y filtrado en circuito cerrado.
Shop Talk: Adventures with Geoff
| MoldMaking Technology
A bunch of moldmakers name a tool “Geoff,” accidentally ruin it, heroically fix it and forever immortalize him as shop legend.
Milltronics 5-Axis Machining Center Enables Complex Part Production at IMTS 2026
| MoldMaking Technology
Milltronics will demonstrate the VM250IL-5X 5-axis vertical machining center at IMTS 2026, pairing responsive 5-axis machining with an in-line spindle and the Inspire+ control.
AkzoNobel Debuts AAMA 2605-Certified Extrusion Coating
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel introduces the Trinar SC Series, a self-cleaning extrusion coating that uses natural rainfall to remove dust and stains from exterior building walls.