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VCI Global adquiere 51% de ensambladora de autos en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
VCI Global firmó un acuerdo vinculante para adquirir una participación del 51% de RTCAR México, una plataforma de montaje y fabricación de automóviles.
Mokon Applies New, Low-GWP Refrigerant to Portable Chiller Lines
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
New line of portable chillers and full systems reduce the amount of heat trapped by greenhouse gases by applying low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.
Open Automation Can Free Manufacturing Operations to Adapt and Grow
Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected
The path to software-defined, flexible and scalable control systems.
Loudspeaker Enabled by Polymer 3D Printing: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Node Audio’s Atom loudspeakers incorporate multiple 3D printed components to deliver mechanical and acoustic performance.
Gardco Evolves Fineness of Grind Gages Product Line for Dispersion Control
| Products Finishing
A snapshot of dispersion health thanks to fast, consistent and reliable measurements will help manufacturers maintain standards, optimize production and ensure confidence.
Quickparts Invests in HQ, Adds Rapid Production Tooling
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
On-demand manufacturing services provider expands Seattle headquarters while introducing its rapid tooling offering in North America for the first time.
PM Turns 25!
Derek Korn | Production Machining
For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.
ST Engineering MRAS pursues nacelle innovation via automation, integration and digitalization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company’s engineering heritage in metal and composite nacelle and complex structures, combined with continuous investment in process automation and digital manufacturing, provides a foundation for future collaboration.
LMT Onsrud is now doing business as LMT Tools USA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beginning 2026, separate entities LMT Tools USA and LMT Onsrud will be integrated into a single operation, which will simplify orders, purchasing and invoicing.
Moldmaking Index Regains Lost Ground in December
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
After a significant loss in November, the index picked up 1.7 points to close 2025.
One-shot compression molding enables main rotor blades that achieve 20,000 hours between overhauls
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Hill Helicopters engineered composite main rotor blades using a novel single-cure manufacturing process for stiffness and mass distribution optimization.
Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Compound Dynamics’ RM40 large-format enclosed 3D printer delivers the ability to print parts as single pieces, eliminating the need for assembly of multiple smaller components.
Rego-Fix Leadership Appoints New CEO for Sustainable Growth
| Modern Machine Shop
Rego-Fix AG appoints Pascal Forrer as CEO, with Richard Weber transitioning to chairman of the Board of Directors to focus on strategic direction.
Plastics Resilience and the Manufacturing Reawakening
| MoldMaking Technology
Easing policies and lower financing costs are aligning resilient consumer spending with a strengthening manufacturing sector, unlocking deferred projects and investment.
#economics #regulations
Swiss From the Start
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Decades ago, Greg Cde Baca recognized an opportunity for small-parts machining in the Pacific Northwest and started a business with one bar-fed Swiss-type lathe. His shop has since expanded to provide precision parts to customers in multiple countries using Swiss-types and only Swiss-types, some of which might run 24/7.
Arburg lanza en EE. UU. la Allrounder eléctrica Trend
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg introduce en Estados Unidos su máquina eléctrica Allrounder Trend, enfocada en la facilidad de uso, la eficiencia energética y la fiabilidad.
Rego-Fix Leadership Appoints New CEO for Sustainable Growth
| Production Machining
Rego-Fix AG appoints Pascal Forrer as CEO, with Richard Weber transitioning to chairman of the Board of Directors to focus on strategic direction.
Using Regular Sample Analysis to Improve Process Control, Plating Quality and Efficiency
| Products Finishing
Discover how regular electroplating sample analysis ensures quality, reduces waste and prevents downtime.
Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.
Sistema ATP de Walter para producción automatizada de herramientas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
United Grinding incorpora el sistema Automated Tool Production (ATP) en las máquinas Walter, que ofrece una solución de automatización para herramientas cilíndricas de precisión
Salzgitter AG, Umicore Collaborate on Iridium Recycling Technique
| Products Finishing
Together the German companies are rethinking the materials cycle, successfully achieving precious metal recycling from anodes used in the continuous electro-galvanizing process.
Installing, Removing and Cleaning Single-Screw Extrusion Screws
| Plastics Technology
Removing the screw from the barrel is challenging, and improper removal can damage both components. Follow these steps to save time and money on screw installs, pulls and cleans.