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The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.
Ceratizit Solid Carbide Drill Extends Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Ceratizit USA introduces the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, offering versatile solutions for high-performance drilling across multiple materials with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendliness.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 147: 2025 Year End Regulatory Update
David Wynn | Production Machining
A roundup of regulations and proposed rules from Washington D.C. in 2025. PMPA actively lobbies through its PAC and made changes on issues like bonus deprecation, Section 179 expensing and domestic R&D.
#regulations
AkzoNobel Completes Sale of India Business Unit to JSW Group
| Products Finishing
Akzo Nobel N.V. finalizes the divestiture of Akzo Nobel India Ltd. as part of its 2024 strategic portfolio review.
A Moldmaker's Night Before Christmas: Industry Edition
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This fun, AI-generated poem celebrates the moldmaking industry and the spirit of Christmas. With a nod to the dedication of moldmakers and engineers, it offers a festive take on the challenges of meeting deadlines and striving for perfection—because even during the holidays, the cycle never truly stops.
Biocomposites demonstrated as drop-in material option for truck interiors
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Ongoing trials from Volvo Trucks with Forvia Group and subsidiary Materi’Act aim to prove out and commercialize biocomposites made from waste oyster shells for future long-haul truck platforms.
A Century of Innovation in Automated Coating Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Since 1925, Sprimag has evolved from early spray-gun innovation to turnkey surface finishing systems for global manufacturers.
ABB abrirá una nueva planta de switchboards en Monterrey para atender la demanda de centros de datos e infraestructura crítica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva instalación, de más de 21,700 m², comenzará operaciones en el cuarto trimestre de 2026 y generará 300 empleos especializados en el área metropolitana de Monterrey.
Fresas Ceratizit MonsterMill ISO-S para aleaciones de níquel
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La gama MonsterMill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incluye fresas de cuatro, cinco y seis filos para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel, titanio y fundición, con geometrías que reducen vibraciones y calor.
AI-Powered Quoting System Improves Moldmaking Estimation Process
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Z-FASTQ industry-specific quoting software learns from shop data to deliver high accuracy and efficiency.
Congreso CDMX y ECOCE firman convenio de economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
ECOCE y el Congreso de la Ciudad de México firmaron un convenio para impulsar la gestión integral de residuos y la economía circular.
PT’s Tips & Techniques in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Industry experts shared their insights into all types of plastics processing related problems in 2025. Take a look at some teachable moments from the last 12 months.
Guadalajara: estudiantes diseñan un circuito integrado para proyecto de semiconductores
| Modern Machine Shop México
Un grupo de estudiantes diseñó un convertidor analógico-digital que permite conectarse a cualquier microcontrolador para aplicaciones de automatización.
PPG Makes Leadership Changes in Latin America and Protective Coatings Units
| Products Finishing
PPG promotes Jennifer Solcz to VP of protective and marine coatings, Americas, and Javier Sosa Mejía to president of PPG Latin America.
Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.
Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.
Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year.
FARO Launches HandyScan Black Elite 3D Scanner
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
FARO says the HandyScan Black Elite is a metrology-grade scanner that provides accuracy, speed and ease of use across a variety of part sizes, materials and finishes.
Develop a Culture of Goal Setting
David Wynn | Production Machining
With a new year, leaders can shape their organization’s future by modeling purposeful, measurable goals, empowering their teams and creating a lasting culture of goal setting.
#workforcedevelopment
François Ouellet asume la presidencia del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
François Ouellet es nombrado nuevo presidente del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro, en una transición que reconoce los resultados de Arturo Nava y refuerza la articulación entre industria, gobierno y academia.
Stäubli Merges U.S. Operations
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities.
#economics
The Rise of Humanoids: Robots Enter a New Era of Versatility
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
While robots are traditionally designed for specific tasks, the industry is moving toward a future where the robots you see on the factory floor are also the ones in your home.