International Composites Summit builds momentum for 2026 event

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This complementary composites-focused event is expanding in scale in ambition, with growing sponsor and partner engagement promoting a platform built to support real business outcomes.

AIM3D GmbH Brings Pellet 3D Printing to North America

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Identifying a shift from FFF to reinforced and unreinforced pellets, AIM3D is establishing a U.S. application center with partner Schaeffler, backed by work with Ford Motor Co. and Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest. The impact: Ford sees material cost savings and accelerated time to market as potential outcomes from printing with pellets. 

Mansory debuts widebody Emperor Signature with full carbon fiber bodywork

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Complete widebody conversion for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge features forged carbon fiber bodywork, 24-inch wheels and up to 720 horsepower.

Hablemos de plásticos: reciclabilidad de empaques y cumplimiento normativo

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las Guías de diseño de la APR evalúan materiales, etiquetas, adhesivos y colorantes de empaques en PET, HDPE, PP y PE para determinar su compatibilidad con sistemas reales de reciclaje. Con las nuevas regulaciones en curso sus criterios se han convertido en referencia de cumplimiento para marcas que operan en múltiples mercados.

Nagel Deep-Hole Drilling Systems Provide Highly Flexible Performance

| Modern Machine Shop

Nagel’s customizable deep-hole drilling machines are fully customizable and can be configured either as stand-alone systems or as fully integrated turnkey solutions.

Soluciones de Starrag optimizan el mecanizado de componentes complejos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Starrag presenta una gama de máquinas diseñadas para el mecanizado eficiente de componentes estructurales de gran tamaño en materiales como aluminio, titanio, acero y fundición.

Nordson BKG impulsa reciclaje con filtración continua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nordson BKG presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM sistemas de filtración y peletizado para procesar plásticos contaminados sin detener la producción.

Can AI Automate Automation?

Julia Hider | Production Machining

New hardware and software releases from Vention, including some powered by AI, are designed to make advanced automation more accessible to manufacturers.

Sabic Launches Laser-Weldable Noryl Grades

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PPE/PS blended polymers target solar energy applications in effort to accelerate adoption.  

April Finishing Index Sustains Growth Momentum

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Index climbs to 54.8 with broad-based component gains, while elevated material prices persist as the primary headwind despite a strong outlook.

United Machining North America Wire EDM and Milling Machines Feature Limited-Edition Models for Precision Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

United Machining North America introduces the Agie Charmilles Cut E 350 Prime and Cut E 600 Prime wire EDM machines as well as the Mikron Mill Mill E 700 U Prime 5-axis milling machine with advanced technologies for high-accuracy applications.

Before the Knowledge Walks Out the Door

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Explore how mold shops can capture essential shopfloor knowledge before baby boomers retire. Discover real-time voice and video tools that preserve decision-making insights for future technicians.
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W&H Completes Expansion of North American HQ

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machinery manufacturer’s expansion increases operational capacity and supports continued team growth in North America.  

Platinum Tooling Live Tools Support Higher RPM

| Production Machining

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. expands its line of Heimatec live tools for the Haas BMT turret, offering driven and static tools capable of higher rpm operation.

3 Principles to Achieve Test Cuts Worth Trusting

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

A test cut — justified by specific risk, designed on a clean canvas and used to confirm rather than analyze — can expose if uncommon machining traits fit your needs.

Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right

| Plastics Technology

While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.

Your Line Knows Before Your Dashboard Does

| Plastics Technology

Dashboards matter. But they don’t lead. Process leads.  

Ceratizit Milling Tools Enhance Machining of Difficult Aerospace Materials

| Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MaxiMill milling systems provide greater process security, longer tool life and improved productivity for materials such as hardened steels and superalloys.

CDMX lanza 10 ejes para consolidar un Mundial Verde

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La Ciudad de México presentó Mundial Verde, estrategia con acciones de reciclaje, movilidad sustentable y reducción de plásticos de un solo uso.  

New Tools for Tooling-Free Manufacturing

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Traditional tooling, such as molds and dies, creates barriers for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its high costs and long lead times.

Producción y exportaciones de autopartes en México avanzan en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes informó que, en el primer bimestre del año, la producción de autopartes en México había crecido un 10.49 %.

Reciclaje eficiente con extrusión doble husillo de MAS

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, MAS Austria exhibe sus soluciones basadas en extrusión de doble husillo cónico, integradas con filtración continua y sistemas de limpieza sin agua.