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Honor the Hands That Build Moldmaking’s Future
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The SPE Mold Technologies Division is calling for nominations for its 2026 Moldmaking Distinction Awards to be awarded live at PTXPO 2026.
Liebherr Machine Platform Enhances Grinding of Large Workpieces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The LGP 2000 machine platform features a high-precision, hydrostatically mounted table with wear-free direct drive.
Norton Mini Flap Discs Enable Finishing in Hard-to-Reach Areas
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Saint-Gobain Abrasives expands its Norton Vortex Rapid Prep non-woven flap disc line with 2" and 3" sizes featuring custom Vortex agglomerate grain for roughing to finishing in one operation.
How to Streamline Production When Line Space, Oven Capacity Are Limited
| Products Finishing
Single-bake powder coating doubles efficiency without capital investments.
Shell Introduces Chrome Catalyst PE Grades
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New grades for conduit, bulk containers and shipping applications are now available.
Fresa sólida CoroMill Plura Barrel de Sandvik Coromant mejora la eficiencia en perfilado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La herramienta CoroMill Plura Barrel está diseñada para operaciones de perfilado con alta estabilidad, reducciones significativas en tiempo de ciclo y acabados de superficie superiores en sectores como el aeroespacial, el médico y el energético.
February 2026: PE, PP, PVC Prices Flat to Up; PS and PET Flat to Down
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Three of the five commodity resins are expected to move in a somewhat upward trajectory due to overall supply/demand imbalance strategies.
PP reciclado de alto desempeño avanza en automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ExxonMobil, Milliken y Ravago desarrollan compuestos de PP reciclado que cumplen con los exigentes requisitos mecánicos del sector automotriz.
Cutting engine weight via thermoplastic composite guide vanes
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Greene Tweed replaces metal stator vanes with its DLF material co-molded with a metal leading edge that meets performance, cost and high-rate production targets while cutting 4 kg per engine.
Nuevos boletines técnicos para el sector metalmecánico en 2026
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Modern Machine Shop México presenta nuevos boletines para 2026 que cubren tendencias en mecanizado para las industrias automotriz y aeroespacial, así como contenidos técnicos en herramientas de corte, metrología, robótica y automatización.
Unifying Industrial Automation with a Single Communication Technology
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
The infrastructure that underpins the robots, conveyors and other components that automate manufacturing processes might seem like a complex web — but that’s starting to change.
Why Attend PTXPO 2026?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO delivers moldmaking-focused exhibits, live demos, expert insights, networking, hands-on learning and experiences designed to help teams grow and compete.
Abre registro para Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El registro para Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 ya está abierto, con un programa técnico enfocado en reciclaje, extrusión y materiales PCR.
Nueva versión 2025.08 de ModuleWorks incrementa eficiencia y seguridad en manufactura digital
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La actualización del software incluye algoritmos de desbaste inteligente, control dinámico de avances y visualización acelerada en GPU para optimizar tiempos de ciclo, calidad de piezas y seguridad de procesos.
Dürr Builds AI-Focused, Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi EV Brand CEER
| Products Finishing
Dürr’s sustainable paint shop is transforming CEER’s EV manufacturing with zero-overspray tech, electric purification and modular AI systems that slash energy use and boost customization.
Silicon Carbide Static Chemical Mixer: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A static mixer gets an upgrade in both design and material in this week's Pic.
Cinco pilares para fortalecer a la industria de Nuevo León
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Cámara de la Industria de Transformación de Nuevo León hizo un llamado urgente para apoyar a las pymes que enfrentan un entorno adverso y propuso programas de capacitación, financiamiento y vinculación con cadenas de valor.
MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2025 Apprentice of the Year
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Nick Paxton, Apprentice of the Year, discovered moldmaking through family legacy and champions apprenticeships amid manufacturing's critical skills shortage.
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Pursuing the Way of the Polymath
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
To excel in the current world of manufacturing, to achieve breakthroughs, attain innovation and succeed, mimicking the attributes of the polymath must become a key strategy for the modern business leader.
Emuge-Franken Tools Produce Self-Locking Threads
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Emuge-Franken’s Threads-All / Aero Self-Lock Thread Mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth and a TiAlN-T46 coating, making them well-suited for demanding industry applications such as aerospace.
40 Under 40 Deadline Extended: Nominate Your Rising Stars Now!
| Products Finishing
The submission deadline for Products Finishing's 2026 program has been pushed to January 30 — giving you more time to spotlight standout professionals under 40 in surface finishing.
Borealis Invests 49 Million Euros in Borstar Nextension PP Technology
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Technology for polypropylene from single site catalyst expected to yield high performance monomaterials.