The Aqueous Cleaning Assumptions Worth Re-Examining

| Products Finishing

Industry experts are bringing aqueous-focused sessions to the 2026 Parts Cleaning Conference, from advanced cleaning strategies for engineers tackling dragout and precision cleaning, to CIP validation and high rework rate discussions.

High-Temperature Non-Aerosol Ejector Pin Grease

| MoldMaking Technology

UltraHeat Grease protects all moving mold components from friction, wear and corrosion.

Fresas Ceratizit mejoran mecanizado de superaleaciones y materiales difíciles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los sistemas MaxiMill de Ceratizit incorporan refrigeración dirigida y geometrías optimizadas para mejorar estabilidad, vida útil y productividad en materiales aeroespaciales.

How Linear Motion Components Impact CNC Machining Operations

| Modern Machine Shop

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.  

Erema presenta avances en reciclaje grado alimentario en PRSE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Erema participó en PRSE 2026 con actualizaciones de la tecnología Volex para desgasificación y control de olores, y avances en la autorización Novel Technology de la UE para rHDPE grado alimentario a partir de botellas de leche posconsumo en circuito cerrado.

How Dust-on-Dust Application Is Redefining Coating Systems

Tommy Reno | Products Finishing

Dust-on-dust powder coatings are a strategic coating solution for manufacturers looking to scale production while meeting high performance specifications.

Tungaloy Cutting Tool Supports Single-Pass Drilling, Chamfering

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill line to include pre-thread drills for standard tap sizes, combining drilling and chamfering in a single pass.

KUKA Robotics Automation Solutions Simplify Machine Tending

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: KUKA Robotics highlights integrated robotic systems with CNC machine tool OEM partners and automation providers.

MGS opera máquinas KraussMaffei PX en nueve sitios globales

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MGS utiliza máquinas PX, totalmente eléctricas,  de KraussMaffei en nueve sitios de producción en tres continentes para moldeo de precisión en cuarto limpio ISO Clase 8, con la función APCplus para control disparo a disparo en piezas de bajo gramaje para los sectores farmacéutico, diagnóstico y medtech.

Importación de herramientas de corte crece en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las herramientas de fresado concentraron el mayor valor de importación en abril, con 11.61 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento de 16.8 % en su comparación anual.

Plásticos flexibles: diseño, ley y economía circular

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ningún sistema en el mundo ha resuelto por completo el reciclaje de empaques plásticos flexibles. Especialistas de ECOCE, AGIR y WRAP diagnosticaron, en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, los obstáculos y los proyectos concretos que buscan cambiar esa realidad en México.

Smart Mold presenta Aria, IA para ajuste de moldeo por inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Smart Mold presentó en PLAST 2026 el software Aria, que usa visión computarizada e Inteligencia Articicial, IA, para identificar defectos y sugerir correcciones en tiempo real, reduciendo los ensayos de configuración de 25 a 3 y el desperdicio en un 94 %.

Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.

NASF/AESF Project #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q3)

| Products Finishing

Q3 research on rare earth metal electrodeposition using water-in-salt electrolytes centers around cobalt-neodymium alloy coatings and electrochemical behavior.

HCL Software Optimizes Swiss-Style Machining Tool Paths

| Modern Machine Shop

HCL CAMWorks 2026 includes CAD/CAM programming for Swiss-style CNC machines to promote advanced automation and precision.

Composite aerostructures suppliers pitch thermoplastics, automation for next narrowbody

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

As Airbus advances its NGSA program, suppliers including Aernnova, Daher, Latecoere, Montana Aerospace and Saab are developing manufacturing suited to rates beyond 100 aircraft per month.

AeroVironment is awarded $20M contract for ceramic, CMC materials research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Work conducted under the CAMP program for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force will accelerate development through additive, 3D printing and sensors integration.

Supertec Grinding Machine Reduces Cycle Times

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Supertec’s compact, lightweight PMGII-100CN improves accuracy, minimizes repositioning errors and increases overall productivity for complex workpieces.

ORNL 3D printing method with composites enables origami-inspired structures without a mold

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The patent-pending hybrid method eliminates mold storage challenges, enables rapid deployment and facilitates production of flat-to-foldable structures integrating fiber reinforcement with 90% reduced cost.

Bell completes first two wing structures for MV-75 Cheyenne

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lessons learned underpin Bell’s successful fabrication and assembly of the tiltrotor’s composite wing skins and spars and tailored aluminum substructure.

BMW X5 enters final test phase, prepares for 2026-2028 series rollout 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The BMW X5 is completing final calibration drives prior to production, with iX5 EV and iX5 Hydrogen versions to follow featuring a high-voltage battery and CFRP tanks in the iX5.

JetZero breaks ground on Greensboro factory, reveals HQ plans

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

CFRP-intensive Z4 airframe will be up to 50% more fuel efficient, built in the most efficient and adaptable digital twin designed plant informed by The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita.