Reimagining the Future of AI Technology

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

A recent business trip, and the real-world wins found within, has made a perceptible shift in how I view AI manufacturing, education, geopolitics and business strategies.

Qlar Feeder Can Accomodate a Variety of Materials

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Loss-in-weight feeder engineered for handling postconsumer reclaim.  

Machuelos de carburo sólido para materiales exigentes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Monaghan Tooling Group presentó la serie Vergnano H, una gama de machuelos de alto rendimiento diseñados para mantener tolerancias estrictas y confiabilidad en materiales difíciles.

Designing a Twin-Screw Compounding Process: Home in on Screw Design, Barrel Setup, Degassing Ports

| Plastics Technology

Follow these strategies to design compounding operations that operate at higher rates and mitigate wear to the extruder and screw elements, increasing process profitability.  

Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

Fabricación de productos metálicos: análisis 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el periodo de enero a agosto, el sector de la fabricación de productos metálicos, forjados y troquelados en México ha mostrado una evolución mixta en sus principales indicadores.

Caron Engineering presenta adaptador que convierte husillos en sistemas inteligentes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El DTect MT, de Caron Engineering, permite monitorear el estado del husillo en tiempo real a partir del análisis de señales de vibración, lo que ayuda a prevenir fallos y mejorar la eficiencia del mecanizado.

OMV Showcases Lightweighting and PEF Forming Technologies

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New technologies advance OMV’s sustainability goals and efforts to move toward full recyclability of high-barrier packaging.   

Pic of the Week: Rocket Nozzle Component Printed Using LFAM, EBAM

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

EBAM makes it possible to manufacture this upper section of an engine nozzle, the main source of thrust for descent during a mission to the Moon.

Dürr CTS Launches as Standalone Environmental Tech Company 

| Products Finishing

Former Clean Technology Systems division of the Dürr Group strengthens its focus on air pollution control and noise abatement while driving future environmental solutions.

The Business Benefits of Using AI for Design

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Artificial intelligence as a design tool can deliver more than a part’s geometry. How manufacturers can benefit.

Building a Culture of Caring

| Production Machining

In the words of one Michigan machine shop’s president, it starts by identifying those who “give a sh*t.”

Robots industriales en México: Top 10 mundial en instalaciones y stock

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024, México instaló más de 5,600 unidades, alcanzando un stock operativo de 59,300 robots, superando a India y acercándose a Francia.

AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.

En octubre repuntan los pedidos manufactureros en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el décimo mes del año, el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros (IPM) se situó en la zona de expansión al alcanzar los 52.5 puntos.

Nuevos recubrimientos PHA para envases sostenibles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

CJ Biomaterials presenta una nueva plataforma de recubrimientos PHA para papel y cartón, compostables y repulpables, diseñada para envases sostenibles.

Angstrom Group Acquires Mantle to Drive Growth and Innovation in Toolmaking

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Angstrom's investment provides Mantle with the resources to expand production capacity, strengthen its partner network and accelerate deployment of its hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing systems.

Angstrom Group Acquires Mantle To Drive Growth, Innovation in Toolmaking

Jann Bond | Plastics Technology

Investment will expand Mantle’s production capacity, strengthen partner network and accelerate deployment of hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing systems.

A New Beginning for Polymers Without Ends

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Oboro Labs aims to scale production of cyclic polymers. 

FibreCoat, Lofith Composites form partnership to test ultra-resilient TPC materials in space

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

TPC satellite panels made from FibreCoat’s energy-saving coated fibers and Lofith’s low-water impregnation process will spend around 12 months in space starting in 2026 to test their performance.

Huber Advanced Materials increases prices for all product lines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Price increase for additives, suppressants, thermal management solutions, specialty aluminum oxides and other products effective Jan. 1, 2026, seeks to mitigate U.S. tariff-related impact.  

AMPP Launches Knowledge Hub to Streamline Industry Access to Technical Resources

| Products Finishing

The dynamic digital platform unifies hundreds of thousands of expert-vetted resources and trusted content for corrosion control and protective coatings professionals.