Zimmermann Integrates Cyber Resilience into High-Precision Machine Tool Design

| MoldMaking Technology

Zimmermann, a manufacturer of high-precision portal milling machines, is integrating digital security measures into its systems to protect machine performance, production integrity and connected networks.

Colibrium Additive Manufacturing Solutions Enable Expedited Testing and Certification for Naval Aviation

| Additive Manufacturing

Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, delivers metal alloy Material Process Combinations and M Line and M2 Series 5 3D printing systems under a Naval Air Systems Command contract. The aim: To expand the U.S. Navy’s capability to print airworthy parts at scale. 

Severance Long-Shank Tools Provide Extended Reach for Hard-to-Access Areas

| Modern Machine Shop

Severance Tool Industries Inc. offers long-shank versions of its standard tools with up to 15" in shank length for deep cavities and narrow spaces.

PLASTICS y ANIPAC impulsan renovación del T-MEC para fortalecer competitividad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las asociaciones destacaron la importancia del acuerdo comercial para consolidar cadenas de suministro y crecimiento regional.

Best Practices for Wastewater Management in Electroplating, Coating Operations

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

A direct cost center, compliance risk and sustainability metric, here is how surface finishers are controlling wastewater discharge, recovering value and staying ahead.

Engineering Better Closures: Sustainable Designs in Flexible Packaging

| Plastics Technology

Brands are under mounting pressure to make flexible packaging more sustainable, from films and multi-layer structures to fitments and closures.

Severance Long-Shank Tools Provide Extended Reach for Hard-to-Access Areas

| Production Machining

Severance Tool Industries Inc. offers long-shank versions of its standard tools with up to 15" in shank length for deep cavities and narrow spaces.

Grado de acabado para superaleaciones de alta dureza

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El grado TS0501 Duratomic, de Seco Tools, se orienta al torneado de acabado en superaleaciones resistentes al calor.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program, Industry Partnerships

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place this June 24-25 in Austin, Texas. Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.

Advanced CAM Features Cut Programming and Cycle Times

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Feature-based programming automation, advanced tool support and high-precision tool paths all share one goal: Improve the programmer’s ability to get things done. Learn more about the cutting edge of programming your cutting edge.

Episode 56: Christian Fischer, Bcomp

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Bcomp’s CEO shares how natural fiber composites went from powder skis to BMW series cars — and what’s next for sustainable materials in mobility.

FFG Americas' HMC Supports Flexible, 24/7 Production

| Modern Machine Shop

The Specht 500 NG HMC supports multiple configurations, including four-axis and full five-axis (B- over A-axis) machining. It features high-performance rotary tables with torque motors and glass scales and an optional pallet changer.

Braskem Idesa y UNAM impulsan el reciclaje de plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La 7ª edición de Plastitrueque reunió a la industria, la academia y a los ciudadanos en la UNAM para promover la economía circular y el manejo responsable de residuos plásticos en México.

Extrusion Automation Debuts Film-Recycling Machine

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Energy-efficient film pelletizing machine has PLC controls, 3-year warranty and built-in training support.  
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APR y ANIPAC firman convenio para impulsar el reciclaje en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En el marco del Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, la APR y ANIPAC reafirmaron su compromiso de impulsar acciones concretas que permitan transitar hacia modelos de producción y consumo más sostenibles.

Inversión extranjera alcanza récord en 2026

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con un avance del 10.4 % en el primer trimestre de 2026, el crecimiento de la inversión extranjera directa se vio impulsado por sectores como el automotriz, el de equipos de cómputo y el de componentes electrónicos, entre otros.

Exportaciones de México al alza: las manufacturas lideran el crecimiento

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y marzo, las exportaciones manufactureras alcanzaron alrededor de 160 mil millones de dólares.

Autonational Composite Machinery B.V. merges filament winding, pultrusion leaders

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Netherlands-based Composite Machinery and Autonational have become one company designed to support the composite industry’s custom-built machinery needs.

Cambium composites are launched into space via USCRPL rocket

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boattail component delivery helped USCRPL’s Daybreak rocket reach space, marking the first U.S. student team to launch and recover a rocket as a space payload provider.

HESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Fraunhofer IWS highlights work with CONTIjoin, vitrimers, drapeability and LSP while IVW demonstrates rCF-reinforced thermoplastic window frame using aligned discontinuous fibers.

AkzoNobel Autoclear Optima Clearcoat Increases Body Shop Throughput, Reduces Energy Use

| Products Finishing

High-performance clearcoat helps body shop technicians balance fast drying, broad application flexibility and full system compatibility. 

Eficiencia energética redefine la industria automotriz

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La presión por reducir consumo energético, emisiones y costos operativos está acelerando la adopción de tecnologías más eficientes, digitalizadas y sostenibles en la industria automotriz y su cadena de proveeduría.