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ABB Robotics' AI Assistant Enhances Robot Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ABB Robotics introduces the RobotStudio AI Assistant, leveraging generative AI to simplify robot programming and boost productivity for users across industries.
Vericut 9.6 incorpora flujos de trabajo con inteligencia artificial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La última versión del software Vericut, 9.6 integra herramientas de inteligencia artificial y mejoras orientadas a la productividad para simplificar flujos de mecanizado y optimizar la colaboración en planta.
Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Composites solve performance, weight, durability challenges and more in a variety of industrial applications. Recent notable examples include fire truck pumps, biogas reactor tanks and shipping pallets.
What Makes High-Volume Machining Different?
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
The same principles that make a good low-volume process also make a good high-volume process. The difference is that production requires you to be intentional everywhere you used to rely on instinct.
Módulos de sujeción SMW Autoblok APS 138 listos para automatización
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los módulos de sujeción de punto cero APS 138-E y APS 138-I, de SMW Autoblok, ofrecen repetibilidad inferior a 0.005 mm, alta rigidez y compatibilidad universal con otros sistemas de punto cero.
Sabic amplía capacidad de oligómeros PPE para IA y 5G
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La ampliación de la capacidad de Sabic en oligómeros PPE busca garantizar un suministro ágil para PCB y reforzar su oferta de materiales avanzados para IA y 5G.
VIDEO: From Basement Beginnings to 3D Printing Success
Julia Hider | MoldMaking Technology
Zero Tolerance grew from humble beginnings into a moldmaking powerhouse by blending traditional machining with innovative plastic and metal 3D printing.
Hubbard-Hall Acquires Assets of JSA/Metalline
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Hubbard-Hall expands geographic reach, prioritizing customer service, providing hands-on technical support and strengthening strategic alliances with key suppliers.
LS Mtron IMM Expands Chicago Facility
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The maker of injection molding machines has expanded its technical center outside of Chicago, taking over an entire building it had shared since 2018.
Joint Project Proves Suitability of Snow Jet Cleaning Technology
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
A joint project investigated the material compatibility of the QuattroClean snow jet cleaning technology on product surfaces typically found in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Free Educational Opportunities at PTXPO 2026
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
In addition to equipment displays and demos from the industry’s leading suppliers to meet your production needs, this March PTXPO will offer free educational resources to pad your plastics IQ.
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Double-Sided Exchangeable Tip Drill
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
More diameters for Walter's exchangeable tip drill with two cutting edges.
Acceligence, Cetma DiMAT pilot project proves UAV concept development for SMEs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Digital twin technologies, high-fidelity simulation development and use of more sustainable materials de-risk and enable design to validation of UAV composite structures more rapidly, lowering entry barriers.
Uavos, Mira Composites perform test flight of ApusNeo HAPS aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The highly composite 18-meter-wingspan platform successfully obtained imagery from 3,000-12,000-meter altitudes, supporting its progress toward use in high-altitude missions.
Video: Joining Technique Extends the Build Volume for Metal 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In this method developed by Synergy Molding Technologies, geometric features reinforced by laser cladding make it possible to build larger metal parts from segments printed on smaller, more affordable 3D printers.
FARO Handheld Scanner Enhances 3D Measurement Capabilities
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
FARO, a business unit of AMETEK Inc., introduces the HandyScan Black|Elite, a metrology-grade solution for precise and reliable scanning across diverse manufacturing applications.
MMT Chats: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.
Precision Machining Index Declines in November
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
November saw a return to contraction after just one month in growth territory.
Plastics Processing Index Drops in November, But Outlook Remains Positive
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Following a few months of slow, positive momentum, the Gardner Business Index drops to 45.0, down from a year-high 51.0 in October. The Future Business Index; however, remains steadily positive.
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Is There a Downside to Upskilling? No.
Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected
This machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions.
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Polímeros inteligentes: proyección y tendencias al 2035
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado de polímeros inteligentes crecerá hasta USD 16 mil millones en 2035, impulsado por materiales adaptativos y avances en 3D, biomedicina y el sector automotriz.
Perspectivas para la industria manufacturera en 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Deloitte detalla las tendencias clave que la industria manufacturera debe seguir en 2026 para lograr mayor flexibilidad, resiliencia y descubrir nuevas oportunidades.