Fresadora de pórtico Emco combina gran área de trabajo con diseño compacto

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La Mecof Powermill G3 PC3 ofrece capacidad para mecanizar componentes de gran tamaño con soluciones digitales integradas y alta rigidez estructural.

Daher CFRTP wing rib survives ultimate load without failure in structural bench test

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The infrared-welded, 64-ply thermoplastic rib withstood combined 25-tonne compression and 25-tonne shear loads at Cetim's test facility, validating a critical loading case representative of a single-aisle wing.

NPE2027 integra programa técnico de ANTEC por primera vez

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Asociación de la Industria del Plástico (PLASTICS) anunció que el programa educativo de NPE2027 será desarrollado por ANTEC, la conferencia técnica anual de la Sociedad de Ingenieros del Plástico (SPE).

Sherwin-Williams Named John Deere's 2025 Top Supplier of the Year

| Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams earned John Deere's highest supplier rating — Partner-level status — plus the Indirect Global Supplier of the Year title, recognizing its quality coatings and commitment to continuous improvement.

Electron Beam Melting with Tungsten: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Why is tungsten a desirable material for nuclear fusion and other demanding applications? And why is electron beam melting a good match for this refractory metal? We answer these questions and more in this follow-up to episode #87. 

Manufactura mexicana mantiene avance apoyada por sectores vinculados a IA

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador Multidimensional de la Manufactura de BBVA Research creció 2.9 % en abril y acumuló ocho meses en terreno positivo, impulsado por ramas tecnológicas asociadas a infraestructura digital y procesamiento de datos, pese a la debilidad de sectores tradicionales como el automotriz.

Mastercam 2026.R2 integra simulación acelerada y asistencia con inteligencia artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva versión de Mastercam incorpora simulación hasta 10 veces más rápida y funciones de programación asistida mediante IA.

Industry shows successful integration of flax-linen, hemp fiber into advanced composites processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Natural fiber composites are quickly emerging as serious contenders across demanding sectors, with proven use in filament winding, 3D printing, AFP and other automated processing techniques.  

Haddy scales AI-enabled, adaptative AM microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Adoption of a D&M digital thread and software-defined manufacturing will help Haddy further scale local production and use of circular materials like polymer composites for furniture, marine and defense.

Czech composites association becomes EuCIA member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Association for Technical Support and Promotion of Polymer Composites will support EuCIA’s composites circularity efforts within the EU.

Autoneum BEV battery lid prototype unites multifunctionality and composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integration of multiple protective functions in a single lightweight part simplifies battery pack designs and elevates safety and efficiency for EV platforms.

NordSpace installs robotic AFP systems, progresses build of launch vehicle tanks and primary structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Vertical manufacturing integration with Addcomp equipment lays the path for Canadian space sovereignty through Tundra and Titan launchers.

TPRC study considers hybrid epoxy-LMPAEK composite co-cured joints

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Research looks to co-curing approach as an alternative to directly connect thermoplastic and thermoset composite configurations without intermediates like rivets or adhesives.

Keep Your Strand Pelletizer Running Smoothly

| Plastics Technology

Keeping the right spare parts on hand and focusing on maintenance go a long way to keep your machine making pellets.

Sikora Software Program Detects Quality Fluctuations Early

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Line Performance Optimizer detects quality fluctuations early in cable extrusion using precise individual measurement values for stable production.  

Air Turbine Tools Live Tool Boosts High-Speed Precision Machining Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Air Turbine Technology Inc. introduces the 722MX motor, a compact sealed motor engineered to maintain governed speeds from 40,000 to 65,000 RPM under load for lathes, Swiss automatics and finishing applications.

Think ‘Process’ as you Plan for IMTS 2026

Derek Korn | Production Machining

High-volume machining operations are more apt to think about the entire process of producing parts beyond the machine tools themselves. All such technology will be on display at IMTS this September.

Cambium’s $100 Million Play: Fundraising Engineering Meets Composites Scale

Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld

Cambium's $100 million raise and SHD acquisition signal a bold strategy blending AI-driven materials innovation with proven composites manufacturing expertise.

Siemens plantea una ruta digital para modernizar la manufactura mexicana

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante Assembly 2026, la compañía destacó el papel de la inteligencia artificial, los gemelos digitales, la simulación y la automatización como herramientas para modernizar la manufactura, optimizar inversiones e integrar a las pymes en la transformación digital.

Advancing Stability, Performance in Automotive Plating on Plastics

| Products Finishing

As part geometries grow more complex and polymer substrates more diverse, achieving reliable adhesion in plating on plastics remains the industry's most persistent technical hurdle. Here's what's changing.

Wilton Vises Provide Durable Performance for Range of Workpieces

| Modern Machine Shop

Wilton expands its Apprentice vise line to include six models suitable for small shop owners, automotive mechanics and MRO technicians.

NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: NSK America Corp.'s iSpeed5 is a fully tool-changeable, independent electric motor spindle system available in 60,000 and 80,000 rpm configurations, designed to expand small-diameter tooling capability on standard machining centers.