Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications

| Modern Machine Shop

Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.

Bravery, Focus and the Future of Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

From leadership and mindfulness to tariffs and AI, this year’s AMBA conference challenged moldmakers to face uncertainty with courage, connection and intention.

Sirmax y De’ Longhi incorporan 70 % de plástico reciclado en cafetera

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva Eletta Ultra utiliza materiales reciclados procedentes de residuos electrónicos en componentes visibles y estructurales.

Sistema CMM Run permite inspección rápida directamente en planta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea Run de Ready Metrology integra medición, análisis y automatización para obtener resultados metrológicos en el entorno de producción.

PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content Under New Jersey Law

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New Jersey has a minimum recycled content mandate level that increases every three years. 

What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.

Walter Indexable Inserts Enhance Shoulder Milling Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC expands the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder mill family with TNMU indexable inserts in Tiger-tec Gold grade WKK25G, providing six cutting edges for milling steel and cast iron.

MMT Chats: Steve Carr, A 44-Year Legacy of Mold Repair Excellence and Mentorship

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Steve Carr's 44-year career in mold repair at Plastikos and Micro Mold showcases unmatched skill, leadership and dedication to mentoring future toolmakers.

Reciclaje de PET, empaques flexibles y PP en el centro de la agenda de PRLATAM 2026

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tasa de utilización de las plantas de reciclaje mecánico en México no supera el 61 % en ningún año del período 2022–2025, mientras que la capacidad instalada en Latinoamérica supera los 3 millones de toneladas y sigue creciendo. Ese dato estructuró la apertura de Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, en la que la primera jornada abordó los factores técnicos, económicos y regulatorios que determinan la viabilidad del reciclaje de plásticos en México y en la región.

Sustainability That Works: How Manufacturing Leaders Embed ESG into Culture and Performance

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

Velosity CEO Dave Hemink shows how ESG drives innovation, culture and growth through measurable action, team engagement and customer alignment.
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U.S. Plastics Machinery Shipments Shrink in First Quarter

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Primary plastics machinery shipments were down 16.4% at the start of 2026, according to the Plastics Industry Association.
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3D Printed Mouthstick Designs Assist Limited-Mobility Users

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Three M Tool and Machine has used its in-house additive manufacturing capabilities to rethink medical devices like mouthsticks, which must be stiff, lightweight and comfortable enough for everyday use.

Máquinas-herramienta que impulsaron el crecimiento industrial en marzo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El principal impulso vino de las máquinas de forjar o estampar, que en conjunto pasaron de un valor de importación de 79 millones de dólares en febrero a casi 98 millones de dólares en marzo.

Stellar Mold & Tool Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

| MoldMaking Technology

ISO certification covers mold, tooling, parts and fixture design, manufacturing, repair and precision machining services.

Operation Clean Sweep amplía alcance global en 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El programa internacional de manejo responsable de resinas reportó una expansión global y una mayor participación del sector logístico.

Fabricación de productos metálicos registra crecimiento en empleo y producción

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de producción de los productos elaborados del subsector de fabricación de productos metálicos creció un 8.5 % en marzo de 2026.

Insertos de ranurado con recubrimiento PVD para mayor control de desgaste

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kennametal incorpora los grados KCU10B y KCU25B con recubrimiento Kengold PVD en su línea Top Notch para ranurado y roscado.

Blueshift is named finalist in inaugural Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Awards

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: AeroZero tapes for LEO satellites and aerospace structure thermal protection earn Blueshift a spot in the Commercialization category for New Space Economy Infrastructure.

Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Milestone advances the clean sheet composite business jet program into detailed design, engineering release and production planning.

Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Infrared oven investment enables comprehensive glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and other composite processing trials for industries like automotive and aerospace.

DLR uses Aibuild to combine AFP and 3D printing

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: In situ bonding of 3D printed PEEK on TPC laminates is aided by software that imports surface scans, aligns printing and expands design freedom with slicing for conformal printing onto and of complex geometries.

Bpreg Composites, fibionic form synergy to intersect natural fibers with bionically optimized architectures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The collaboration identified positive results in combining Bpreg composite materials with fibionic’s technology that balance light weight, precision, sustainability and affordability.