CONTRAX Austin 2026 Registration Opens

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Contract manufacturing parts and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain can register to attend debut event June 24-25 for free. 

Sistema circular de vasos reutilizables debutó en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El piloto realizado en K 2025 demostró la viabilidad de vasos reutilizables en eventos masivos, con un enfoque en la economía circular.

SL-Laser introduces process reliability, intelligent laser projection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: SL-Laser demonstrate how laser projection and process monitoring increase efficiency and reliability in composites production.

Carbon fiber redundancy and readiness for defense

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Insights into multisite material redundancy and high-rate production for growing military demand through events like Toray’s Industry Tech Days in Alabama.

CompoTech highlights advantages of winding, filament placement production platforms

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Displays like a CFRP telescopic mast and a hydrogen storage tank prototype demonstrate the versatility of CompoTech’s “true zero” tech and control software.

Top 10 Moldmaking Mantras from MMT’s Leadtime Champions

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Inspiring words from moldmaking’s finest, driving innovation and excellence.

How I Made It: Clint Smith

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Learn how Mastercam senior education market specialist Clint Smith jumped into a machining program after high school with no prior experience, and why he thinks the future of manufacturing is in good hands.
#workforcedevelopment

2026 Off to Impressive Start for Precision Machining Index

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

The GBI: Precision Machining surged past the threshold for expansion with a January reading of 54.
#economics

Leistritz presenta control en línea de MFR para extrusión y reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Leistritz desarrolló un reómetro elongacional para medir el MFR en tiempo real y optimizar los procesos de extrusión y reciclaje.

Using Recycled Materials in Powder Coating Formulations

| Products Finishing

Manufacturers considering novel powder coating formulas containing recycled materials are finding ways to minimize VOC emissions and reduce waste without sacrificing priorities like performance and usability.

Plastics Processing Surpasses Growth Threshold in January

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Index hit 52.1, pointing toward optimism as consumer spending increases despite uncertain tariff impacts and labor market conditions.
#economics

Oportunidades para México en la cadena de valor de la industria de semiconductores

| Modern Machine Shop México

Un especialista de la Escuela de Ingeniería de CETYS Universidad, campus Ensenada, señala que, aunque la participación de México en la cadena de valor de la industria de los semiconductores es aún limitada, es estratégicamente relevante.

Get to Know Legacy Precision Molds Inc.

| MoldMaking Technology

Tight-Tolerance Injection Mold Builder - Booth 1520

Ransohoff Regional Sales Manager Hire Supports Industrial, Geographic Market

| Products Finishing

Cleaning Technologies Group division expands team with experienced manufacturing professional Dennis Byrne to support customer solutions and market growth.

Dynamic Tool Corporation

| MoldMaking Technology

High-Performance Injection Mold Builder - Booth 1427 

MicroCare Engineered Fluids Provide Versatile Parts Cleaning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

MicroCare’s metalworking fluids are well-suited for complex machined parts, small components with tight tolerances as well as parts requiring coating or plating preparation.

Global Shop Solutions AI Tools Streamline Manufacturing Processes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

AI Accounts Payable Automation and AI Sales Order Entry are designed to reduce manual tasks and enable users to focus on high-value work.

Get to Know Die-Sep

| MoldMaking Technology

Safe Mold Handling Solutions - Booth 1419

Get to Know DME Company

| MoldMaking Technology

Locking, Centering and Economical Hot Runners - Booth 1314

Get to Know Duratherm Processing Systems

| MoldMaking Technology

Heaters and Sensors for Molds - Booth 1229

Get to Know EAS Mold & Die Change Systems Inc.

| MoldMaking Technology

Quick Mold Change Automation - Booth 601

Get to Know EPS FloTek, LLC

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold Cooling and Temperature Control - Booth 833