Meximold 2026 abrirá debate sobre nearshoring, talento y tecnología en moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Durante rueda de prensa previa a Meximold 2026, Carlos Mortera de AMT y Alfonso Peña del Clúster de Herramentales de Nuevo León debatieron por qué México importa el 90% de sus moldes y cuál es el papel del nearshoring en el sector.
Scientific Cutting Tools Port Mills Expand Options for Hydraulic Port Machining
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. introduces a standard line of solid-carbide port mills for machining SAE J1926 ORB and AS5202 hydraulic port profiles, with uncoated and Versa (AlCrN) coated options available.
Meximold: desayuno de Mujeres en la Manufactura sobre IA y marca personal
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco de Meximold 2026, Mujeres en la Manufactura organiza un panel con profesionales de los sectores automotriz, aeroespacial y del software para explorar el papel de la inteligencia artificial en el liderazgo técnico y en la proyección laboral.
RJG Reveals iMFLUX Plans With Integration Complete
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
A little over a year after its acquisition of the company, RJG shared the synergies it sees between its sensor and process control technologies with iMFLUX’s constant-pressure molding.
Premier Engineering presenta moldes de iluminación automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Premier Engineering lleva a Meximold 2026 su portafolio de moldes de alta precisión para iluminación automotriz y dispositivos médicos, con software propio iMould CAM, mecanizado automatizado mediante CMM y una capacidad de 700 moldes anuales, respaldada por Premier Engineering México.
Your People Are Already Using AI. Now What?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Let's face it — the question most mold shop leaders are asking about AI is the wrong one. "Are we ready?" assumes you have the luxury of waiting. You don't.
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Maximizing Cleaner Performance Through Practical Analytics
| Products Finishing
Accu-Labs outlines low-cost alkalinity, oil-loading and surface-tension tests that let shops replace fixed cleaning schedules with condition-based maintenance.
Star Cutter Centerless Grinder Features Expanded Automation Capabilities
| Production Machining
The Tru Tech T93XM-A centerless profile grinder enables manufacturers to process a wide range of part geometries and perform multiple grinding operations on a single machine platform.
How I Made It: David Wynn, Director of Technical Services for PMPA
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
Machining was not the career David Wynn chose; it chose him. Here’s a bit about his journey to an accidental career that became his passion.
Tool Geometry: A Key Principle of Reliable Automated Production
David Wynn | Production Machining
Traditional production machining strategies were built around operator oversight. Automation demands a different mindset.
Wittmann México presenta limpieza ultrasónica BR-MOLD en Meximold
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Wittmann México lleva a Meximold 2026 la línea BR-MOLD, sistemas de limpieza ultrasónica para moldes configurables desde un solo tanque hasta instalaciones multietapa con lavado, enjuague, protección anticorrosiva y secado, con PLC, tapas automáticas y filtrado en circuito cerrado.
KraussMaffei's New Sidefeeder Geared for Compounding Recycled Materials
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New system from KraussMaffei compacts and feeds at the same time to simplify the recycling process and save energy.
Improving Alkaline Zinc-Nickel Plating Performance With Membrane Anodes
| Products Finishing
As fastener coating demands tighten, compact membrane anodes offer a drop-in upgrade for rack and barrel zinc-nickel lines.
Desayuno Mujeres en la Manufactura en el marco de Meximold 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Gardner Business Media México, a través de la iniciativa Mujeres en la Manufactura, organiza el 15 de octubre un desayuno de networking para mujeres líderes de la manufactura en el Restaurante Cúspide del Querétaro Centro de Congresos, con una conferencia de Elizabeth Palacios sobre IA y marca personal y un panel con investigadoras del CIQA, Hasco y Fracttal.
Matching the Defense Industrial Base Material Qualification Model to the Mission
| CompositesWorld
A one-way attritable UAV or USV should not carry the same material qualification and specification burden as a crewed, long-life aircraft or vessel.
Iscar Machining Solution Boosts Cutting-Edge Utilization
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Iscar highlights its Maxout machining strategy, featuring cutting tool technologies and application support aimed at reducing cost-per-part and improving productivity across key industries.
Milltronics 5-Axis Machining Center Enables Complex Part Production at IMTS 2026
| MoldMaking Technology
Milltronics will demonstrate the VM250IL-5X 5-axis vertical machining center at IMTS 2026, pairing responsive 5-axis machining with an in-line spindle and the Inspire+ control.
IperionX Secures Second U.S. Army Task Order Supporting Domestic Titanium Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
IperionX Limited has received a second task order under its $99 million SBIR Phase III contract for Low-Cost, Domestic Titanium for Defense Applications, with $11.5 million currently funded and a maximum potential value of $25.4 million.
Marposs Integrated Solutions Support Lights-Out Machining
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Marposs demonstrates how its touch probes, tool setters, QuickSpc software and Collision Monitoring System work together to support autonomous, unattended production.
Clúster Automotriz de Nuevo León y NAFIN impulsan el financiamiento de pymes del sector
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El acuerdo facilita el acceso a soluciones de crédito, garantías y factoraje para las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas de la cadena de suministro automotriz.
Shop Talk: Adventures with Geoff
| MoldMaking Technology
A bunch of moldmakers name a tool “Geoff,” accidentally ruin it, heroically fix it and forever immortalize him as shop legend.
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Collaborate to Accelerate Metal Powder Validation for LPBF Systems
| Additive Manufacturing
Continuum Powders and Mastrex are working together to develop optimized processing parameters and repeatable print performance across Mastrex's MX series laser powder bed fusion machines, targeting cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V and 17-4 stainless steel as initial materials.