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Hoffer Plastics Fills New Director of Manufacturing Role
| Plastics Technology
The South Elgin, Illinois-based custom injection molder has named Dan Clark to the newly created position.
Omax Waterjet System Simplifies Complex Cuts
| Modern Machine Shop
The ProtoMax abrasive waterjet system is designed to cut most materials under 1" thick without generating heat-affected zones or altering material properties.
Where in the World Is Your Moldmaker Shirt?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
If you picked up a MoldMaking Technology 2026 “Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker” T-shirt at PTXPO, this is your moment. Put it on. Wear it proud.
LED technology improves the tensile strength of Z-axis interlayers in composite 3D printing by 30%
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
LEAM Technologies’ layer interface remelt technology enhances composite printed parts, sandwich structures and complex frameworks, offering improved design flexibility and structural integrity.
Baileigh Industrial Gear-Head Engine Lathes Boost Part Production
| Production Machining
Baileigh Industrial introduces its line of gear-head engine lathes, engineered for built-in safety and designed to increase output in production-driven shops.
Lone Star adquiere RadiciGroup y DOMO
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Lone Star Fund XII cerró la adquisición de RadiciGroup y firmó los acuerdos para comprar DOMO Engineered Materials, con lo que consolida una nueva plataforma independiente de materiales de ingeniería con presencia en los sectores automotriz, industrial y de consumo.
3D Printed Battery Enables Early Detection of Machinery Faults
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) develops a solid oxide battery for the 3Dstore project that powers monitoring systems for predictive maintenance in harsh industrial environments.
Emag Universal Grinding Machines Provide Flexible Performance
| Modern Machine Shop
Emag’s UG Series grinding machines feature direct-drive spindles, swiveling B-axis and FANUC control for production-grade accuracy.
BOY apuesta por moldeo sustentable y reducción energética
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Equiplast 2026, la firma alemana destaca equipos de moldeo por inyección eléctricos y compactos para aplicaciones de alta precisión.
Touring the Center for Machining Excellence
Derek Korn | Production Machining
The CME is designed to provide shops with access to virtually every kind of component manufacturer involved in establishing an effective machining process.
Herramientas rotativas para acabado de extremos de tubo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Severance Tool Industries desarrolla herramientas rotativas para desbarbado y chaflanado simultáneo en ID y OD de tubos.
ANCA Tool Grinding Software Achieves 35% Faster Cycle Times
| Products Finishing
ANCA’s latest iteration of ToolRoom RN35 offers feedrate optimization, airtime reduction and enhanced surface finish for smarter grinding operations.
GROB Systems 5-Axis Portal Milling Center Provides Versatile Machining for Large Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
GROB Systems Inc. introduces the GP1350 5-axis portal milling machining center, designed for large components, complex geometries and high precision.
Using pi joints to expand a composite wing’s flight envelope
| CompositesWorld
DarkAero replaced butt joints in the center wing box assembly to increase the flight test envelope in high-speed gust load conditions for its DarkAero 1 prototype composite aircraft.
Herramientas para generación de roscas por whirling con configuración adaptable
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie Eco, de Tungaloy-NTK de México, permite seleccionar número de dientes y esquinas del inserto según volumen de producción y requisitos de acabado.
Noreste de México concentra 41 % de las exportaciones nacionales
| Modern Machine Shop México
Durante FICEX, COMCE Noreste destacó el peso estratégico de la región en el comercio exterior mexicano, así como la relevancia del T-MEC, la infraestructura fronteriza y la integración productiva de Norteamérica.
Trash Panda and Crocs Collaborate To Recycle Footwear
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
“Old Crocs, New Life” campaign supplies recycled content for disc golf.
A Framework for Limiting Tool Wear in Machining
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Because tool costs can be significant, selecting a process plan that limits tool wear to an acceptable, predictable level is important for machining. Consider these metalcutting wear mechanisms to get the most out of your tooling.
Show Ready: A Guide to SUR/FIN 2026 Exhibitor Highlights
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
From wastewater chemistry to AI-powered process control, Products Finishing rounds up what exhibitors are bringing to Rosemont this June.
Jesús Sáenz González, nuevo presidente de la ANIQ
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La ANIQ nombró a Jesús Sáenz González presidente en sustitución de José Carlos Pons. Sáenz, director general de Quimobásicos, suma más de 30 años de experiencia en puestos directivos internacionales e impulsará la agenda de competitividad y sostenibilidad del sector.
The Value of Picosecond IR Laser Marking for Medical
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Medical device manufacturers are the primary market for infrared laser markers that deliver pulses in picoseconds to deliver true-black, non-reflective marks on surgical instruments and implantables.
InnovMetric Metrology Software Features Cloud Technology, AI Assistance
| Production Machining
PolyWorks 2026 elevates 3D measurement with cloud technology, AI and universal compatibility.