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Defining Key Concepts of Smart Manufacturing

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Smart manufacturing is the integration of IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI and digital twins to enhance efficiency, flexibility and sustainability in modern factories. 

Südpack Medica lanza MedHub para suministro de bolsas médicas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MedHub permite a la industria sanitaria acceder a soluciones de envasado estéril con pedidos simplificados y tiempos de entrega cortos.

FFRA reporta avances en reciclaje de films flexibles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La FFRA presentó su primer Informe de Impacto, en el que destacó avances en la recolección, el reciclaje y la educación sobre las películas plásticas flexibles en Estados Unidos.

Dürr Coating Systems Improve Foam Mold Coating for Interstuhl Industrial Chairs

| Products Finishing

Interstuhl Büromöbel is now equipped with the Ecogun AS Auto pro spray gun, six Ecosupply2 Core stations for paint supply and the Ecoauc 2K control unit to handle up to five colors, meeting particular requirements and efficiency goals.

PCS Company lanza pernos expulsores de acero inoxidable

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los nuevos pernos expulsores de PCS ofrecen alta resistencia a la corrosión y precisión dimensional en procesos exigentes.

The State of Automotive Finishing: Automotive Finishing's Role in Modern Mobility

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

As the sector navigates a current of change, corrosion, thermal management and aesthetics remain key finishing targets for ICEs, BVEs and EVs alike.  

Flash – What Is It and What Is Acceptable?

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Flash is a universal problem, but is all flash necessarily bad?

Plugging in to Automotive’s Opportunities

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The electric vehicle industry is driving towards more powerful batteries to boost range, performance and efficiency. Plastics will help it get there.

Faber Navalis system deploys 3D printed, 100% automated one-piece hulls

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: CEAD offers application-ready solutions for high-performance, industrial and defense-grade maritime hulls that combines software, fiber-reinforced materials and quality implementation.

OSG amplía su portafolio con fresas y brocas de alto rendimiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las nuevas expansiones en las series A Brand, Exocarb y Phoenix incorporan geometrías optimizadas y recubrimientos avanzados para mejorar la eficiencia en fresado y taladrado de aceros endurecidos y materiales ferrosos y no ferrosos.

If Help Isn’t Visible, It Doesn’t Exist

| Production Machining

Should you rethink your machine shop’s approach to supporting the mental health of its employees?

Aerospace, defense production efficiencies define Dieffenbacher presence

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Advanced plant concepts, a comprehensive composites production process portfolio, Evoris digitalization and other concepts are supporting composite component manufacturing.

Sandvik Coromant Threading Tap Enhances Precision in Steel Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s Corotap 100 with -PM geometry provides improved chip management and high-quality threading for ISO P materials.

Big Daishowa Pilot Step Drill Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Big Daishowa introduces the Sphinx Drinox pilot step drill at 3 × D, which is said to offer longer tool life, higher through-coolant output and faster drilling.

ST Engineering enhances MRO offerings with integrated airframe, nacelle service center

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integrated airframe and nacelle MRO center in Singapore will streamline maintenance for faster turnaround and greater efficiency for aircraft operators.

Bcomp ampliTex makes structural, visual strides in Indian moto-scooter concept

| CompositesWorld

Ather Energy, an India-based electric scooter brand, integrates flax fibers into experimental, two-wheel concept vehicle Redux.

Metal-Polymer Sheets Could Provide Coating Option, Powder Alternative

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Thin sheets of material developed and manufactured by Addicoat could enable the next wave of surface finishing and part construction by removing the challenges of working with loose metal powders. 

Sedema anuncia fechas 2026 del Mercado de Trueque

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El Mercado de Trueque 2026 visitará distintos puntos de la Ciudad de México para promover el reciclaje, el consumo responsable y la cultura ambiental.  

The Legendary Moldmaker T-Shirt is Back for 2026!

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology's iconic Top 10 t-shirt returns at PTXPO 2026 — grab your free shirt celebrating what makes moldmakers uniquely awesome!

Mold Validation Cart Confirms Cooling Line Flow Outside of Molding Machines

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Mold builders can bench test and document cooling line target flow rates using the portable Mold Validation Cart from Smartflow.

Wickert thermoforming press for aircraft structural components increases output up to 80%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Attendees can learn more about Wickert’s semi-automated press concept that is faster, more efficient, flexible and ergonomic than its previous offerings.