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.

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.  

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.

2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Amanda Florenca

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This AccuRounds Lifelong Learning University (ALLU) training coordinator says manufacturing has always been more than just a job; it’s been about her path of growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

México y su papel en las importaciones estadounidenses: evolución reciente

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un informe de Banxico indica que, si bien México ha perdido cierta participación en el mercado estadounidense del sector automotriz, las exportaciones totales a este país se han mantenido resilientes en 2025.

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.

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.      

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.

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.  

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. 

CAMX opens abstract submissions for 2026 speakers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Submit a technical paper and/or education session abstract highlighting your innovations, research and technical insights by Feb. 11, 2026.