AUTOMATECH Expo se lanza con dos células de manufactura en vivo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva feria, que se celebrará los días 7 y 8 de abril de 2027 en Querétaro, mostrará cómo convergen la automatización, las máquinas-herramienta, la robótica, la metrología, el software y los datos en entornos reales de producción.

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.  

MMT's Most-Viewed April Products

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

From AI-powered simulation tools to precision steel blanks, moldmakers are finding new ways to cut time, reduce costs and push performance. Here are the five most-viewed products from April. 

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.

5 Examples of LFAM in the Marine Sector

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

We’re covering the ways that large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is enabling faster, stronger production of marine structures. Here are five stories detailing LFAM’s growing role in the marine sector.

Ross Planetary Dual Disperser Offers 'Unmatched' Flexibility

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Designed to deliver high shear and controlled planetary agitation under vacuum.  

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 %.

Braskem apuesta por empaques circulares en interpack

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Braskem presenta en la feria soluciones de empaque con resinas renovables y reciclables para sectores alimentario, médico e higiénico.

Atornillador eléctrico de torque controlado para insertos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kyocera presenta el DTD500, un atornillador eléctrico diseñado para aplicar torque preciso y uniforme en el cambio de insertos indexables.

From Lamina to Laminate: Standardized Test Methods for Composites Shear Testing

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Over the decades, ASTM shear test methods, from lamina-level to multidirectional laminate-level, have continued to evolve as composite applications require higher shear strengths.

Finish Thompson Introduces FTI Air Plastic AODD Pump for Industrial Fluid Handling

| Products Finishing

The FT30P joins FTI Air’s broader portfolio of nonmetallic and metallic AODD pumps, offering end users and OEMs a high-performance option where large flow capacity, chemical compatibility and serviceability are critical.

Otto Aerospace laminar flow aircraft flight test advances DARPA research into long-endurance platforms

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Conceived under DARPA’s EWA effort, the composites-intensive drone performance validates Otto’s laminar flow aerodynamics for achieving future energy-relay UAV concepts.

Rocket Lab awarded $30 million contract by Anduril for HASTE hypersonic rocket launches

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-time test launch serves as a testbed for Mach 5 and higher hypersonics research and rapid deployment.

Dura Composites secures King’s Awards for Enterprise accolade 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dura’s mission to consistently manufacture low-carbon GFRP walkway systems has been consistently recognized across innovation, trade and sustainability categories.

Do228 NXT STOL demonstrator completes maiden flight

| CompositesWorld

Nearly 45 years since the original Do228 first flew, the twin-engine turboprop will undergo additional testing, while European supplier Röder Präzision GmbH begins production of key composite parts.

Rolls-Royce, easyJet complete successful 100% H2 aeroengine test for future narrowbodies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Modified Pearl 15 engine ran on 100% H2 at full takeoff power, providing insight into H2 combustion, fuel systems and engine integration for next-gen single-aisle and UltraFan applications.

Cevotec advances robotic lamination to close automation gap in complex composite aerostructures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Robotic lamination approaches and retrofit solutions extend automation to geometries beyond conventional AFP.

Sandvik Coromant Drill Enhances Short-Hole Drilling Versatility

| Modern Machine Shop

The expanded CoroDrill DE10 is an exchangeable‑tip drill built around a specialized pre-tension interface, enabling fast, secure tip changes and ease of use.

Sistema de balanceo para optimizar desempeño de herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa incorpora el sistema STB Aequilibria para balanceo dinámico de herramientas y mejora de estabilidad en mecanizado a alta velocidad.

6 Early DFM Decisions That Define Injection Molding Success

| Plastics Technology

Explore six key early decisions in DFM for injection molding to avoid common pitfalls, ensure production success, reduce costs and shorten timelines.

Mitutoyo Shopfloor CMM Features Temperature Compensation

| Production Machining

Mitutoyo America Corp.’s Crysta-Apex V Plus CMM is designed for shopfloor use with advanced temperature compensation technology.

Metalworking Growth Strengthens in April Despite Emerging Pressures

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

April’s rebound underscores strong activity, though supply bottlenecks and pricing pressures challenge the outlook.