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Stäubli Merges U.S. Operations
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities.
#economics
Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.
FARO Launches HandyScan Black Elite 3D Scanner
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
FARO says the HandyScan Black Elite is a metrology-grade scanner that provides accuracy, speed and ease of use across a variety of part sizes, materials and finishes.
Develop a Culture of Goal Setting
David Wynn | Production Machining
With a new year, leaders can shape their organization’s future by modeling purposeful, measurable goals, empowering their teams and creating a lasting culture of goal setting.
#workforcedevelopment
The Rise of Humanoids: Robots Enter a New Era of Versatility
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
While robots are traditionally designed for specific tasks, the industry is moving toward a future where the robots you see on the factory floor are also the ones in your home.
Guadalajara: estudiantes diseñan un circuito integrado para proyecto de semiconductores
| Modern Machine Shop México
Un grupo de estudiantes diseñó un convertidor analógico-digital que permite conectarse a cualquier microcontrolador para aplicaciones de automatización.
Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.
François Ouellet asume la presidencia del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
François Ouellet es nombrado nuevo presidente del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro, en una transición que reconoce los resultados de Arturo Nava y refuerza la articulación entre industria, gobierno y academia.
PPG Makes Leadership Changes in Latin America and Protective Coatings Units
| Products Finishing
PPG promotes Jennifer Solcz to VP of protective and marine coatings, Americas, and Javier Sosa Mejía to president of PPG Latin America.
Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year.
Tax Relief and Trade Protections: What Mold Builders Need to Know
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
New tax legislation delivers R&D deduction benefits and manufacturing facility depreciation, while expanded tariffs provide import protection amid persistent workforce challenges.
#regulations
10 Tips for Dressing Your Grinding Wheel
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Dressing a grinding wheel alters surface conditions on ground parts in accordance with the parameters used. But what parameters lead to which outcomes? Arianna Smith of Norton | Saint-Gobain guides us through the options in this article.
Talleres mexicanos fortalecen su capacidad de mecanizado
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La evolución de los talleres de mecanizado en México revela cómo el CNC, el ERP, la fijación avanzada y la metrología transforman las capacidades técnicas sin depender únicamente del nuevo equipo. Este especial analiza decisiones que mejoran la trazabilidad, la repetibilidad y el flujo operativo en contextos reales, con enfoques aplicados a piezas complejas y a sectores exigentes.
Stratasys Partners with Novineer – Improving Workflow for Engineers
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Engineers are now able to optimize FDM parts for real applications with dramatically reduced trial-and-error testing, allowing manufacturers to design lighter, stronger FDM parts with greater confidence.
Nagel Technologies, FLP Microfinishing Synnergy Redefines Submicron Precision Finishing
| Products Finishing
The symbiosis of complementary technologies for cylindrical precision and planar perfection deliver complete fine grinding, lapping and polishing processes and solutions for industrial fine finishing.
Estrategias para una industria más circular: avances en el reciclaje de plásticos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La circularidad avanza en América Latina mediante procesos de reciclaje de plásticos capaces de transformar residuos en recursos industriales. Datos, tecnologías y estándares permiten aumentar la recuperación, reducir la dependencia de polímeros vírgenes y cumplir con las exigencias regulatorias. Este especial presenta soluciones verificables que ya muestran impacto en el desempeño, la trazabilidad y la competitividad.
Tungaloy Coated CBN Grade Boosts High-Speed Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the BM05M coated CBN grade, designed for high-speed continuous cuts with enhanced wear resistance.
In the Future, "Mass Production" Will Mean Mass Customization
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Huge quantities of identical parts won’t be the only way that goods are produced at scale. How manufacturing will need to change.
Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila entre los polos industriales más robustos de México
| Modern Machine Shop México
FINSA presentó el Índice de Desarrollo Industrial 2025, en el que Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila vuelven a situarse en los tres primeros puestos.
KAI demonstrates thermoplastic and infused structures for future airframes
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Korea Aerospace Industries advances its expertise through a welded TPC fuselage section and resin-infused wing skin module and torsion box demonstrators.
Siemens AI Tool Automates Production Workflows
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Siemens' Engineering Copilot TIA is a generative AI-powered assistant designed to execute autonomous engineering tasks within the TIA Portal environment.
IREC Launches World-First Pilot Plant for Advanced Hydrogen Technology Manufacturing
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The technology aims to accelerate the industrial production of highly efficient fuel cells and electrolyzers. Technical edge: IREC purports to be the first lab to produce solid oxide cells (SOCs) via 3D printing.