Vortex Global Names New Representative for Poland
| Plastics Technology
INDASOL Industrial Solutions brings Vortex’s slide gates, diverter valves and engineered systems to customers in the growing Eastern European market.
New Advisors Bring Shop-to-Strategy Insight
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology introduces two more of its new Editorial Advisors, bringing complementary expertise in hands-on moldmaking, engineering and estimating, and business strategy and marketing, offering perspectives that span shop floor operations to industry growth.
A Framework for Limiting Tool Wear in Machining
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Because tool costs can be significant, selecting a process plan that limits tool wear to an acceptable, predictable level is important for machining. Consider these metalcutting wear mechanisms to get the most out of your tooling.
Seco Milling Insert Provides Optimal Surface Quality
| Modern Machine Shop
Seco Tools’ Double Turbo 11 enables manufacturers to maximize efficiency, reduce tooling costs and achieve optimal surface quality in a range of materials and machining challenges.
Noreste de México concentra 41 % de las exportaciones nacionales
| Modern Machine Shop México
Durante FICEX, COMCE Noreste destacó el peso estratégico de la región en el comercio exterior mexicano, así como la relevancia del T-MEC, la infraestructura fronteriza y la integración productiva de Norteamérica.
Pflaumer Brothers Polyisocyanate Pre-Polymer Provides Corrosion Resistance in Polyurethane Systems
| Products Finishing
Teracure MCR-2 is an aromatic polyisocyanate pre-polymer engineered for use in moisture-cured and two-component polyurethane systems requiring corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
Sistema shrink-fit con enfriamiento automático
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Big Daishowa ofrece el sistema Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 para calentamiento y enfriamiento controlado de portaherramientas.
La industria aeroespacial acelera la modernización de sus plantas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La presión por aumentar la producción, fortalecer la resiliencia industrial y mejorar la trazabilidad está impulsando una nueva ola de modernización en las plantas aeroespaciales alrededor del mundo.
What Roles Is AM Playing in the Defense Supply Chain? RAPID 2026 Takeaways
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Conversations with exhibitors and attendees at RAPID 2026 revealed specific niches where additive manufacturing is becoming a critical capability.
Stadler impulsa digitalización del reciclaje con IA y datos en tiempo real
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La plataforma STADLERconnect utiliza inteligencia artificial y análisis de datos para optimizar plantas de clasificación y reciclaje.
Zoomlion abre en Aguascalientes su centro de capacitación para Latinoamérica
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 90 millones de pesos, la compañía china inició operaciones de capacitación técnica, servicio postventa y ensamble final de tractores y maquinaria agrícola para atender mercados de la región.
RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations
Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.
Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.
ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.
IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.
InnovMetric Metrology Software Features Cloud Technology, AI Assistance
| Modern Machine Shop
PolyWorks 2026 elevates 3D measurement with cloud technology, AI and universal compatibility.
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.
Before the Dust Settles: Solving Abrasive Blasting Workforce Challenges
| Products Finishing
The abrasive blasting industry is navigating labor shortages with strategies for awareness, training, technology rebranding and retention to build a skilled workforce.
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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.
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.