Mexican Media Brands
Sistema de medición láser Hamar acelera calibración de superficies
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema L-703SP de Hamar Laser permite calibrar placas de superficie con alta precisión y mayor rapidez en la recolección de datos.
Allied UV Expands In-House Testing Capabilities With Automated Cosmetic Coating Line
| Products Finishing
Integrated UV and UV-LED curing will enhance in-house testing, formulation development and customer support.
Robotized Wet Spray Line Handles Parts for Aesthetic, High-Heat Automotive Environments
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Lima-based PPG Coatings Services highlights its specialization in high-volume parts manufacturing and distribution via auto exhaust components.
How Might You Use a Desktop CNC Swiss-Type?
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
This compact machine could be valuable for education and training purposes as well as low-volume production work that shops might not want to run on their traditional Swiss-types.
Thought3D Enhances Filament Management with Drywise v1.5
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
Material reliability specialist Thought3D announces two updates to its Drywise filament drying system, engineered to eliminate key workflow bottlenecks.
Penn State Behrend Conference Highlights Emerging Plastics Technologies and Smart Manufacturing Advances
| MoldMaking Technology
Two-day Penn State Behrend conference will showcase plastics processing innovations, AI applications, mold technologies and workforce development strategies.
NeMo.bil project commissions complete H2 powertrain in prototype vehicle
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partners Avanco Composites, Poppe + Potthoff GmbH and Aspens GmbH joined in commissioning a full H2 powertrain, validating the TCU’s sensor acquisition, safety intervention and CAN-based communication with the vehicle control unit.
EE.UU.: industria plástica ante reforma del comercio global
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La asociación PLASTICS publicó un análisis sobre las enmiendas al Sistema Armonizado y su efecto en los flujos comerciales de plásticos por un valor de 24.300 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos.
Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions
| Modern Machine Shop
The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S.
SmartCAM v2026 incorpora nuevas funciones para programación CNC avanzada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de SmartCAM introduce mejoras en definición de herramientas, automatización y visualización para optimizar la programación CNC.
Nuevo León capta inversiones europeas por 3,500 millones de dólares
| Modern Machine Shop México
La gira del gobierno estatal por Europa incluyó anuncios de inversión de Saint-Gobain, Naturgy, COX y Vinci Airports, además de proyectos vinculados con manufactura avanzada, energía, infraestructura, 5G y automatización.
UTEP Students Win 2026 AM in Steel Competition with 3D Printed Multi-Tool
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed the winning metal multi-tool for the third annual AM in Steel competition.
Shimadzu Launches Tabletop Machines for Universal Materials Testing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
The AGS-V Series offers seven models, load capacities from 1 N to 10 kN, 0.2ms data sampling and versatile software for precise universal materials testing.
Wittmann’s Airmould Starter Package Provides Entrée to Gas Assist
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Wittmann’s Airmould starter package simplifies access to internal gas pressure technology, with a pressure-generation unit included in new plus version.
Ross Introduces Planetary Dual Disperser for Optimal Pilot-Scale Processing
| Products Finishing
From high-shear dispersion to vacuum drying, the Ross PDDM-10 handles pastes, slurries, gel, putties and powders — processing up to 12 gallons per batch with precision and flexibility.
Fives fortalece su operación de automatización en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Fives Automatización México integra capacidades de ingeniería de control, robótica, visión artificial, software, manejo de materiales e integración de sistemas para atender la demanda de automatización en México y Norteamérica.
Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
| Production Machining
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
More Than HR: Why Mold Shops Need a Social Worker Mindset
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
TK Mold & Engineering shows how applying social work principles to workforce management enhances employee retention, company culture and long-term performance in mold manufacturing.
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Moretto acelera su apuesta por el mercado mexicano
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante un tour de prensa en su planta de Massanzago, Italia, el presidente de Moretto, Renato Moretto, señaló que México es el destino prioritario para expandir la fabricación de la empresa fuera de Europa. La empresa se prepara para presentar sus más recientes innovaciones en la feria Plast 2026, con un fuerte enfoque en la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al manejo de materiales en la industria de plásticos.
TPRC research studies reflectivity characterization of TPC tapes for AFP
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The proposed camera-based measurement to characterize directional reflectivity provides a faster way to receive information on a TPC tape’s consolidation state.