Industrial CT System Enables Fast Shop Floor Inspection

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

LK Metrology Corex 250 is designed for non-destructive internal inspection of complex parts in seconds.

Bally Ribbon Mills presents 3D woven composites expertise

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Film-infused 3D woven joints, woven thermal protection systems (TPS) and woven composite 3D structures are presented at BRM’s booth.

Aduro inicia operaciones en planta piloto NGP

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La planta NGP ejecuta pruebas con residuos plásticos y valida la tecnología Hydrochemolytic rumbo a la instalación FOAK.

Multitasking Machines Scale Up Setup

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Job shops don’t mass produce parts — they mass produce setups. Here’s how Sanks Machining has streamlined setup in its shop. 

Register for the Aerospace and Defense Workshop at IMTS 2026

| Additive Manufacturing

Registration is now open for the half-day event focused on additive manufacturing for Aerospace + Defense applications. 

AkzoNobel Eco+ Products Provide Measurable Sustainability Benefits

| Products Finishing

The Eco+ designation brings together powder coating solutions from the Interpon and Resicoat portfolios that qualify in at least one of six defined sustainability benefits for finishers.

10 Years of Plastics Technology Top Shops

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

For the last decade, the survey, which is open until March 31, has gathered data, undertaken analysis and delivered insights to help injection molders improve operations.

Multitasking Machines Scale Up Setup

Julia Hider | Techspex

Job shops don’t mass produce parts — they mass produce setups. Here’s how Sanks Machining has streamlined setup in its shop. 

Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.

Crecen las exportaciones de aeronaves, vehículos espaciales y sus partes en 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de las exportaciones del capítulo "Aeronaves, vehículos espaciales y sus partes" fue de 1,075.8 millones de dólares en 2025, lo que representó un crecimiento del 45.1 % con respecto al año anterior.

Haltec Makes the Case for Standard Tools

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Learn why this manufacturer of air valves and inflation systems switched from custom tools to off-the-shelf tools to machine its precision product components.

The Hidden Culprits of Coating Failures

| Products Finishing

Uncover the real culprits behind coating failures, from dust illusions to inconsistent surface energy, even when everything else seems fine. 

Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions Announces Leadership Change

| Production Machining

Hendrie Viktor has been appointed to the position of president at Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions. He has over 20 years of experience at Zeiss, most recently serving as vice president of sales.

Star SU Gear Tools Feature Specialized Coating for High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Star SU introduces Alcrona EVO coating technology across its gear cutting tool portfolio, improving wear resistance and tool life.

Plataforma de Verisurf mejora la eficiencia de la manufactura digital

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Verisurf 2026 refuerza módulos de CAD con MBD, medición, construcción, análisis, automatización e ingeniería inversa, con mayor interoperabilidad y compatibilidad de dispositivos para cerrar el ciclo entre diseño y calidad.

Ready CMM Line Provides Fast Inspection Results

| Modern Machine Shop

Ready’s Run lineup of CMMs provides immediate measurement data to help manufacturers prevent deviations, reduce scraps and shorten setup times.

GBI returns in strength with a January expansion

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Several key components powered the Index’s strongest reading in more than three years.
#economics

Seco Boring Bridges Optimize Deep-Hole Boring Operations

| Modern Machine Shop

The BB732 bridges can provide vibration-free performance, optimized coolant flow and high-quality surface finishes.

Orders Surge as Finishing Index Opens 2026 in Expansion

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

January’s 52.4 reading marks the strongest performance seen in the finishing industry GBI since mid‑2022.
#economics

Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions Announces Leadership Change

| Modern Machine Shop

Hendrie Viktor has been appointed to the position of president at Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions. He has over 20 years of experience at Zeiss, most recently serving as vice president of sales.

Answering Four Bar Feeder Questions

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Machine shops have to answer a variety of questions to determine what bar feeder makes most sense for their production needs.

Portafolio de Platinum Tooling ofrece flexibilidad en mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La gama de productos de Platinum Tooling incluye cabezales angulares, portaherramientas motorizados, bujes de alta precisión y accesorios especializados para ampliar las capacidades de los talleres.