How Sample Partitioning Optimizes Milling Stability Predictions

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Sequential milling stability tests can be used to reduce uncertainty in tool tip FRFs and cutting force coefficients, helping manufacturers maximize material removal rate without chatter.

Optimizing Parts Cleaning With Sintered Stainless Steel Membrane Technology

| Production Machining

Learn how Hubbard-Hall’s AquaEase Infinity next-generation membrane filtration system minimizes operator workload, reduces chemical waste and ensures consistent quality in high-demand finishing environments.

Geocycle y Amocali duplicarán gestión de envases agroquímicos en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Geocycle de Holcim México y Amocali formalizaron una alianza para duplicar la gestión de envases vacíos de agroquímicos hasta 2,600 toneladas anuales, con enfoque en las cuencas Lerma-Santiago, Atoyac y Tula, mediante coprocesamiento en plantas de cemento.

La inversión extranjera directa en México crece 2.1 % en el primer semestre de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La industria manufacturera captó 13,482 millones de dólares, equivalentes al 38.6 % del flujo total y un incremento de 9.3 % respecto al mismo periodo de 2025, impulsada por la fabricación de equipo electrónico, industrias metálicas básicas y maquinaria, según la Secretaría de Economía.

Novatec presenta el NovaDrier sin perlas desecantes en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Novatec lleva a Meximold 2026 el NovaDrier, secador con cartucho de fibras huecas permanentes que elimina los finos generados por la degradación de perlas convencionales, con puntos de rocío de -51°C garantizados por la vida útil del equipo y el mantenimiento anual de dos filtros.  

National Composites Week 2026: Space

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

With 43,000+ satellites set to launch by 2034 and the advanced space composites market hitting $4.61 billion by 2033, fabricators are scaling up fast. Explore the technologies and applications that are enabling this boom.

Global Finishing Solutions Appoints Former AMETEK VP to President

| Products Finishing

Shishir Tiwari brings extensive global leadership experience in industrial technology, manufacturing and engineered products to Global Finishing Solutions.

Romi Turning Machines Support Versatile Production

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Romi presents live demonstrations of the GL250M turning center, D800 vertical machining center and C470 CNC lathe.

September 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Generally Trending Flat to Down

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Overall trajectory fluctuations reflect continued uncertainty due to geopolitical and potential hurricane season risks.

Sodick Wire EDM Provides Micron-Level Accuracy for High-Precision Applications

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Sodick Inc. introduces the AX350L wire EDM, an oil-based system engineered for extreme micromachining, featuring custom rigid linear motors and iGroove+ wire rotation technology for superior surface finishes and lights-out operation.

NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining

| Modern Machine Shop

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.

The Hidden Cost of Bad Powder Coating Racks

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Twisted hooks, coating buildup and half-empty racks are more expensive than you think. Discover how optimizing your racking strategy can boost throughput, improve first-pass yield and cut operational costs.

Snowbird Technologies Demonstrates Expeditionary Manufacturing Capabilities During RIMPAC 2026

| Additive Manufacturing

Snowbird Technologies deployed its Samm Tech system aboard USS Essex and at Schofield Barracks, producing 316L stainless steel components via laser-wire directed energy deposition to support distributed military logistics.

PCS Company Names Marc Zaborny Head of Marketing

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS has named Marc Zaborny — who has about three decades of marketing leadership experience — to the role of marketing director as the company gears up for NPE2027.

Trak Machine Tools Toolroom Machining Center Combines Manual, CNC Operation

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Trak Machine Tools introduces the Trak TMC toolroom machining center, built around the ProtoTrak RMX CNC and designed for one-of-a-kind and high-mix, low-volume machining environments.

Hiwin Automated Welding Solution Increases Throughput

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Hiwin showcases an advanced welding robot solution delivering precision, repeatability and intelligent automation.

CompositesWorld, International Composites Summit Announce New Carbon Fiber Track for 2026

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Half-day program brings CompositesWorld's Carbon Fiber conference programming to Europe for the first time, in partnership with ICS in London.

AASSC, LICT Partner to Train Aerospace Composites Workforce in India

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 2-year agreement pairs the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council’s certification standards with Link Institute of Composites Technology’s hands-on training in prepreg handling and vacuum infusion, starting with three courses this fall.
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Tres frentes para que la industria mexicana capture el potencial del nearshoring hacia 2030

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Alejandro Malagón de CONCAMIN presentó en el Foro de ANIPAC la paradoja de 2026: exportaciones creciendo a doble dígito mientras la producción manufacturera cayó 0.2 % en 2025, con tres líneas de acción hacia 2030: contenido nacional, energía e infraestructura, y digitalización.

Elinor Coatings Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certification

| Products Finishing

Dual certification to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards from PRI Certification covers the design, manufacturing and testing of specialized coatings.
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Importación de robots industriales crece 20.3% en el segundo trimestre de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre abril y junio, México importó robots industriales por 48.22 millones de dólares, con Japón y China como principales países de origen, según datos del Cubo de Información de Comercio Exterior.

Kennametal Modular Drilling Inserts, Turning Geometry Expand Capabilities for Steel, Cast Iron and General Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Kennametal introduces the KenTip FS HP insert and the Widia -MU geometry turning insert, targeting improved tool life, chip control and shop-floor flexibility across a range of drilling and turning applications.