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Putting the "Plate" Gage to Use
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
How do you measure tight-tolerance parts on a plate gage without stumbling into subtle errors? George Schuetz explains his process.
Composite trends gaining industrial traction for 2026
Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld
Startups & Investors topics over the last year show the industry is rapidly gaining maturity while benefiting from macro-trends in circularity, AI and TPC and high-rate manufacturing, all potential gains for investors.
Congreso de México realiza ajustes en aranceles a autopartes
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El Congreso aprobó aumentos arancelarios a más de 1,400 productos importados de China y otros países sin TLC, vigentes desde 2026.
Hexagon Software Integration Enables Faster Programming for Complex Parts
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The integration of Hexagon’s WorkNC CAM software and the cloud-based tool library is said to strengthen how CAM programmers apply validated tooling data and proven machining methods.
AkzoNobel, McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship
| Products Finishing
Long-running collaboration with McLaren Mastercard F1 extends into the endurance racing event in late March.
Inversiones automotrices en Guanajuato superan los 1,700 millones de dólares
| Modern Machine Shop México
El gobierno de Guanajuato informó que se han concretado 19 proyectos automotrices con inversiones provenientes de Alemania, Japón, España, Estados Unidos, China, Corea, México e Italia.
Paul Caprio Promoted to President LS Mtron
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Caprio to lead LS Mtron for the U.S. and Canada and join the injection molding machine supplier's North American board of directors.
Tecnología Omax de Hypertherm impulsa la implementación de Smart Factory
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El tablero de mantenimiento y utilización, junto con la aplicación Omax Order, ofrece a los usuarios de waterjet abrasivo datos operativos en tiempo real y gestión eficiente de refacciones.
Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2026
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s January 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Star SU, Erowa Technology Inc., SW North America and Sandvik Coromant.
Plastics Processing Rises in December, Still Below Growth Threshold
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Gardner Business Index moved up slightly at year-end with positive fundamentals signaling growth potential in 2026.
#economics
Nordmann debuts composites-oriented product portfolios, expanded distribution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Nordmann highlights its growing composites sector role with an expanded Olin partnership, introducing Litestone epoxy systems, high-quality resins from Alta Performance Materials and other partner-oriented portfolio offerings.
CONTRAX Debuts: Summer Show in Austin, Fall in Grand Rapids
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Discover CONTRAX, a new event series connecting U.S. contract manufacturing buyers and suppliers in Austin and Grand Rapids. Explore exhibits on 3D printing, CNC machining and more.
Women in Manufacturing Announces Second Annual Men as Allies Conference
| Products Finishing
Two-day event will highlight allyship’s impact on workforce strength and business success.
Kennametal Grooving Inserts Enhance Tool Life with Advanced Coating
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Kennametal Inc.’s KCU10B and KCU25B grades for Top Notch grooving and threading feature Kengold PVD coating for improved wear detection and performance.
Proactivity Generates Success: Takeaways from Top Shops 2025
Julia Hider | Production Machining
What sets a Top Shop apart from other shops? Industry leaders explored this question at the 2025 Top Shops Conference and found a common answer: proactive, intentional purchases and systems planning.
Designing for Decoupled Molding: Why It Starts with the Mold
| MoldMaking Technology
When a mold is designed with decoupling in mind, the result is lower scrap, faster startups, better part quality and happier customers.
Uruguay tendrá dos plantas de pirólisis de plásticos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Afrecor y Solve Recycling firmaron un acuerdo para instalar dos plantas de pirólisis de plásticos en Uruguay, con el objetivo de impulsar la economía circular.
IECA y la Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato impulsan la capacitación y desarrollo tecnológico
| Modern Machine Shop México
Ambas instituciones ya realizaban actividades conjuntas como conferencias, cursos especializados, proyectos tecnológicos y capacitación que beneficiaron a más de 400 estudiantes.
"It's Easy to Buy a Printer... It's Another Skill Entirely to Create Value." Q&A with Bifrost Manufacturing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Founder and CEO Killian Erickson shares what the contract manufacturer has learned about additive manufacturing and how to bring that value to customers of all shapes and sizes.
#workforcedevelopment
Hasco Expands Offerings, Including 3D-Printed Hot Runners
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Updates include cooling systems, slide retainers, chemical working substances and online ordering, along with advances for additive manufacturing in hot runners.
Flow presenta sistemas de corte flexibles con waterjet, láser y dobladora
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema Flow NX Pro de corte por agua, junto con el láser de fibra LZR y la dobladora HyperBend, amplían la capacidad de los talleres para cubrir múltiples procesos con exactitud y eficiencia.
Additive Engineering Solutions acquires Momentous Mold, boosting precision tooling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-month acquisition of Momentous Mold & Machine brings 2,000 years of expertise, advanced CNC machining and ITAR-certified solutions to tackle complex aerospace, defense challenges from prototype to production.