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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.
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New Advisors Strengthen Industry Insight and Voice
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
New board members bring hands-on expertise, leadership and innovation to guide our coverage of moldmaking’s evolving challenges and opportunities.
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.
México impulsa proveeduría nacional en la industria de dispositivos médicos
| Modern Machine Shop México
Organismos destacados del sector de dispositivos médicos en México abordaron temas clave para impulsar la proveeduría y fortalecer la competitividad del sector.
Live demos unlock Thermwood LSAM system potential
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Live demonstrations and LSAM additive printer highlights bridge the gap between theory and practical application.
Recycling Delivers Low Footprint Carbon Fiber Fill
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Vartega's process reduces cost and as much as 99% of energy typically required to produce virgin carbon fiber.
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.
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Farrel Pomini adquiere participación mayoritaria en Wf Recycle-Tech
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La adquisición permitirá escalar a nivel mundial una tecnología continua de pirólisis para reciclar neumáticos fuera de uso.
Diamond Vogel Hits 100-Year Milestone Delivering High-Quality Coatings
| Products Finishing
From a small paint company in 1926 to a nationally recognized coatings manufacturer, Diamond Vogel celebrates continued growth, advanced products and strong customer relationships across the U.S.
Heule Precision Tooling Drills, Chamfers in One Step
| Modern Machine Shop
Heule Precision Tools’ Vex tooling is designed to drill and chamfer in one operation, improving productivity and precision in high-production environments.
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.
7 Steps to Optimize Aggressive Roughing Operations
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Follow these guidelines to get the most out of aggressive roughing while improving cycle times and keeping quality intact.
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.
Severance Finishing Tools Feature Chatter-Free Tooth Geometry
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Severance’s lineup of tube end finishing rotary tools are designed to finish both the ID and OD of tubing ends in a single operation.
United Machining Solutions presenta EDM Cut P 350 Pro para producción autónoma
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El equipo de electroerosión por hilo Cut P 350 Pro ofrece precisión de ±2 µm, integración de automatización y diseño robusto para operaciones lights-out en entornos exigentes.
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.
Cirrus G3 Vision Jet unveiling builds upon years of composites and safety expertise
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An evolutionary update to the single-engine personal jet featuring a reimagined interior, increased seating capacity and more safety innovations is backed by Cirrus’ ongoing composites fabrication operations.
Static fire completion preps Firefly’s Alpha Flight 7 launch
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Planned test flight with a Feb. 18 launch window will validate Flight 8 upgrades, which include enhanced thermal protection systems and stronger composite structures.
FiniteNow introduces Instant-Quoting tool for more accessible, transparent simulation services
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Compared to traditionally slow and inflexible simulation consulting, FiniteNow’s platform combines expert execution and a vetted network to deliver rapid, transparent access to simulations for engineering teams.
Borealis participa en proyecto europeo de reciclaje químico electrificado
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Borealis participa en ELECTRO, una iniciativa financiada por la Unión Europea para convertir los residuos plásticos difíciles en olefinas circulares.
Immersive Moldmaking Skills: Step Into VR at PTXPO 2026
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Discover how virtual reality transforms mold assembly training with immersive, risk-free practice — don't miss the exciting VR Showdown at PTXPO 2026!
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Software de inspección de Hexagon agiliza el control de calidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La versión 2025.3, de VGStudio Max, incorpora una interfaz renovada y un análisis de porosidad e inclusiones potenciado por IA para acelerar la toma de decisiones en control de calidad a partir de datos de TC de piezas industriales.