Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.

At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.  

Moretto abre una nueva planta en Querétaro

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Moretto inauguró una sucursal en Querétaro para reforzar su apoyo al mercado mexicano y ampliar su oferta de automatización para plásticos.  

Control CNC FANUC Series 500i-A con tecnología integrada de cinco ejes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El control FANUC Series 500i-A incorpora mejoras de hardware y software para reducir tiempos de ciclo, optimizar la operación y aumentar la seguridad.

Atmospheric Control Considerations for 3D Printing with Nitinol

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printed nitinol has potential applications in dental, medical and more but oxygen pickup can make this material challenging to process. Here is how atmospheric monitoring and the use of special gas mixtures can help maintain the correct atmosphere for printing this shape alloy and other metals.

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Advances BPAni Solutions for Beverage Packing Industry

| Products Finishing

The Accelshield range for can bodies provides high-performance, bisphenol-free solutions for the Brazilian beverage market.

Industria automotriz y sector aeroespacial en México: fortalezas para 2026

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La producción de vehículos ligeros se estabilizó en 2025 tras un récord histórico, mientras el sector aeroespacial amplió sus capacidades con certificaciones y el crecimiento de clústeres regionales. Ambos sectores comparten una mayor exigencia en eficiencia operativa, trazabilidad y datos. El análisis utiliza cifras oficiales de producción, exportación y demanda interna para explicar el escenario de 2026 y su impacto en los proveedores industriales.

Hole Filter for Demanding Moldmaking Filtration Applications

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the component is specifically designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings. 

Flex Machine Tools Waterjet System Boosts Cutting Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Flex Machine Tools’ FlexJet FLX-1365 waterjet system features a four-head cutting head, designed for high-speed precision and customizable configurations.

Injection Mold Design Review Checklist

| MoldMaking Technology

A mold design review serves as the critical checkpoint before production begins, verifying that the mold satisfies both engineering requirements and manufacturing constraints.

Hasco lanza filtro H5055 para inyección de plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Hasco introduce el filtro H5055, diseñado para reducir la presión, mejorar el flujo y aumentar la estabilidad en los procesos de inyección de plásticos.

Plastic injection to composite overmolding: Evolving mold design for lightweight manufacturing

| CompositesWorld

Hybrid molding is increasing for faster, high-volume production of more integrated parts, but success requires process knowledge which includes new mold developments as processes converge.      

Best Practices for Injection Mold Design: The Mold Design Review, Part 4 of 4

| MoldMaking Technology

Structured mold design reviews are strategic imperatives that resolve design flaws early, minimizing waste and ensuring dimensional accuracy in production.

Looking Back at 2025: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

While 2025 was a challenging year for many reasons, some of the trends seen across surface finishing continue to prove its resiliency and ability to evolve.
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AI Servo Tuning Explained: How CNC Machines Optimize Motion Automatically

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

What FANUC calls AI Servo Tuning is changing how machines behave before their first cut — even though most machinists will never touch it.

Mitsubishi Software Package Monitors Machine Data in Real Time

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Designed for seamless integration with the Mitsubishi Electric M6 Series NC control, the IMA Citizen M6 Adapter captures live machine data, enabling manufacturers to make smarter, faster decisions without replacing existing equipment.

Low-Speed, High-Throughput Granulator Offers Cutting Configuration Flexibility

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Moretto introduces Hyper Cut grinders GR5060 and GR5084 to reduce noise and boost efficiency. 

MachineMetrics AI Tool Helps Solve Production Bottlenecks

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Max AI combines real-time machine data with operational context to answer complex production questions, generate visualizations and reports in seconds and trigger role-specific guidance.

Toray completes NCAMP qualification for Cetex low-melt PAEK 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray Advanced Composites builds consistency and performance of its fabric-based TPC material while broadening its industry adoption and streamlined integration into certified aircraft structures.

Alberta Innovates opens up carbon fiber research facility in Canada

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Edmonton facility is dedicated to accelerating carbon fiber from bitumen-derived feedstocks and its use in manufacturing.

Royal3D adapts DAC system inlet production to 3D printing process

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recycled glass fiber-reinforced PET-G and 3D printing expertise minimizes waste, reduces weight and lead times for Carbyon Go’s direct air capture (DAC) systems.

Royal3D Adapts DAC System Inlet Production to 3D Printing Process

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Carbyon Go’s direct air capture (DAC) systems now make use of 3D printed glass fiber-reinforced PET-G. The impact: 3D printing minimizes waste, reduces weight and shortens lead times.