Are You Over- or Under-Maintaining Your Fluid Systems?

| Production Machining

Consider this advice which can help you strike the right balance in your fluid maintenance efforts.

GibbsCAM Software Update Optimizes Toolpath Generation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

GibbsCAM 2026 features an advanced 3D machining engine, which provides gains in toolpath generation speed with fewer iterations.

Newtown Winterfest is This Weekend!

Kate Hand | GROW

If you find yourself wishing you could walk straight into one of the million Hallmark movies you’re bingeing this season (no? just me?) you should definitely head this way for one of our community’s sweetest traditions — Newtown Winterfest.

FIDAMC TPC Summit: An interview with Aernnova Composites

David Leach | CompositesWorld

Tier 1 aerospace fabricator discusses its work with thermoplastic composite (TPC) materials and how it is internally preparing for their application in future aircraft.

Controlling Costs Without Compromising Quality: How Process Visibility Drives Profit in Uncertain Times

| Plastics Technology

It’s no secret that manufacturing costs are rising. Between fluctuating resin prices, energy spikes, labor shortages and global supply chain pressure, the margin for error in plastics processing is getting thinner by the day.

Omax Waterjet Cutting Machines Enhance Performance, Versatility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Hypertherm Associates’ Omax Maxiem X Series JetMachining Centers is designed for high-performance cutting with advanced features and customization options.

Powder Coating on Aluminum Extrusions

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

What may be the cause of chipping and adhesion loss when powder coating aluminum? PF columnist Rodger Talbert explores some potential causes and ways to mitigate the problem.  

Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.

Hoffer Plastics Expands Sales Team to Deliver Deeper Industry Expertise

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Key hires and promotions fuel sales growth, accelerate innovation and deepen customer partnerships.

Stadler y Ecourbis consolidan alianza para una megaplanta de valorización en Brasil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En alianza, las dos compañías construirán en São Paulo la UTM Leste, una planta automatizada para optimizar la clasificación y valorización de residuos urbanos.  

Debunking the Myths: Aluminum Tooling Facts vs. Fiction

| MoldMaking Technology

Advancements in aluminum alloys, machining and design debunk myths, proving aluminum molds deliver durable, precise, high-quality and cost-effective production solutions.

Alcamare y NEXTLOOPP redefinen el futuro del polipropileno reciclado en las Américas

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

NEXTLOOPP suma a Alcamare como su primer reciclador norteamericano, abriendo paso a una nueva etapa en el reciclaje de PP grado alimentario mediante separación inteligente, procesos de descontaminación y validación con marcas globales.

Freepoint Eco-Systems To Host PVC Recycling Pilot

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Plastic Back will recycle postconsumer PVC using a chemical recycling process.

Centro de mecanizado CNC Cheto SiC1000HD para moldes de gran capacidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo SiC1000HD, de Cheto, ofrece mayor capacidad y potencia para operaciones de barrenado profundo y fresado en componentes de moldes pequeños y medianos.

Indexable Mold Date Inserts for Quick Installation, Replacement

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Indexable mold date inserts provide more efficient lot management and quality control.  

Nissan expande sus instalaciones en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Arrancó la construcción de las nuevas instalaciones de la planta Nissan A1 en Aguascalientes, donde se ensamblarán las primeras pick-up fabricadas en el estado.

Skipping the Dovetail Saves Setup Time for High-End Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Relying on crimping and sacrificial frames instead of dovetails cuts operations from Novo Modo’s high-end, high-mix work. What’s more, it supports the shop’s tight features and tighter tolerances.

Boeing and Airbus complete acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace giants retake ownership of former commercial assets, while Spirit offshoots into separate but independent subsidiaries Spirit Defense and Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.

Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.

Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.

Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.

PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.