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.

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.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships

| Modern Machine Shop

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. 

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.

ICYMI: May 2026 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

Spring turned to summer and readers turned to resin pricing and economic forecasts, with columns on pricing and economics were among PT’s most-read.

Exportaciones manufactureras de México crecen 34 % en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con la Balanza Comercial de Mercancías de México, las exportaciones de manufacturas alcanzaron 65,687 millones de dólares en abril de 2026, impulsadas por alzas en minerometalurgia, alimentos, equipos eléctricos y electrónicos, y productos automotrices.

Corotec’s NoZone Ozone Destruction System Makes for Cleaner, Safer Air

| Plastics Technology

System pulls ozone-laden air through a specially designed canister before it ever reaches the blower.  

Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2026

| Production Machining

Production Machining’s May 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Okuma America Corp., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, The L.S. Starrett Co. and Hainbuch America Corp.

México busca eliminar plásticos en sus costas para el año 2030

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Semarnat y Coca-Cola FEMSA México formalizaron una alianza para eliminar el 100% de los residuos plásticos en las costas mexicanas antes de 2030, con una primera jornada en Acapulco.

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| Production Machining

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| MoldMaking Technology

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.