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Phillips Corporation Containerized Hybrid Manufacturing System Supports Navy Expeditionary Readiness
| Additive Manufacturing
Phillips Federal is deploying a containerized Haas TM-1P CNC platform integrated with Meltio Blue wire-laser metal additive manufacturing technology aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) as part of RIMPAC 2026. Production at sea: The exercise evaluates the feasibility of expeditionary manufacturing for maritime applications.
Automated Microscope from Nikon Simplifies Industrial Inspection and Quality Control
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
The Eclipse LV100AMS is a one-click automated microscope with motorized control, automated image acquisition and AI-powered analysis.
Lon Thrasher Receives 2026 NASF Award of Merit
| Products Finishing
Thrasher, president and general manager of Palm Commodities International and vice president of NASF, was honored at SUR/FIN 2026.
Exportaciones manufactureras crecen 25.1 % en mayo
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El aumento más significativo se observó en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para diversas industrias, con un 98.1 %.
Open Mind CAD/CAM Software Features Advanced Machining Strategies
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Open Mind Technologies highlights the Hypermill 2026 CAD/CAM Software Suite, featuring new finishing technologies, expanded automation capabilities and improvements for 2.5D, 3D, precision five-axis and mill/turn machining applications.
Moldmaking Index Holds Its Expansion in June as Exports and Employment Rebound
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Backlog slipped to the break-even line and production eased, but a sharp jump in exports and renewed hiring kept the market growing for a sixth straight month.
Jorgensen Coolant Systems Improve Filtration, Reduce Maintenance
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions’ FlexFiltration coolant management systems feature compact modular designs with advanced customization for integration versatility.
Mikron Rotary Transfer Machine Supports Greater Part Diversity
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Mikron introduces the Multistar Next, a flexible CNC rotary transfer machine that combines high-speed production with full CNC control for electrical connector applications.
Precision Machining Index Edges Higher in June, Extends Expansion to Six Months
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
New orders and production cooled from their spring highs, but stretching supplier lead times and rising optimism kept the market firmly in growth mode.
Production Machining's 2026 Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.
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AMBA Prepares for NPE2027 with New AMBA-Member Pavilion
| MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has announced that, for the first time, the association has coordinated an AMBA member-exclusive pavilion at NPE2027: The Plastics Show®, May 3-7, 2027.
CNC-Cut Foam Core Kits Reduce Resin Use, Improve Mold Fit
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Diab's Advanced Kits use proprietary CNC cutting and custom software to match local mold curvature and cut resin consumption.
Yaskawa CNC Software Optimizes Machine Tool Control
| Modern Machine Shop
Yaskawa America Inc.’s Compass 2 is optimized for CNC routers, delivering fast G-code processing, macro logic and path planning for maximum productivity.
Salt Spray Versus Cyclic Corrosion Testing: What's the Difference?
| Products Finishing
Both methods evaluate corrosion resistance, but they don’t always produce the same results. Understanding the key differences can help suppliers stay ahead of evolving automotive OEM requirements.
Technoform lanza barrera térmica de PA 66 de baja conductividad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Technoform presentará en GlassBuild America una barrera térmica de poliamida PA 66 GF25 con un valor lambda de 0.198 W/(m·K), lo que representa una reducción de más del 30% frente a la PA estándar, sin necesidad de modificar los perfiles de extrusión de aluminio existentes.
Syensqo lanza estabilizadores UV para polipropileno automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Syensqo presentó Cyasorb Cyxtra V9800 y V9100, estabilizadores para polipropileno translúcido, para aplicaciones exteriores e interiores del sector automotriz, con control del amarillamiento, retención de la transmitancia y prevención de la eflorescencia.
AI-Powered Vision System Speeds Composite Defect Detection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Virtek’s Iris AI Composite Inspection system uses edge-processing cameras to deliver inspection results in under 3 seconds for aerospace and automotive composite production.
Seco mejora el control de viruta con portaherramientas Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los nuevos portaherramientas para insertos grandes combinan suministro dirigido de refrigerante a alta presión, doble sujeción y abrazaderas fabricadas aditivamente para aplicaciones de mecanizado exigentes.
80% Bio-Based Epoxy Moves Ski Manufacturing Toward Zero-Impact Goals
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Sicomin’s GreenPoxy80 increases bio-based material by 60% over previous epoxies, developed for use in a ZAG touring ski that aims to push the use of sustainable materials to new levels.
Understanding Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
| Plastics Technology
Learn what’s new and what’s possible in the various hot runner temperature controller formats, including modular, GUI-style and advanced GUI-style systems.
Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.
DN Solutions Multitasking Turn-Mill Center Expands Single-Setup Machining Access
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: DN Solutions showcases the DNX 2100SB multitasking turn-mill center, featuring twin turning spindles and a high-speed milling spindle for six-sided machining of complex parts in a single setup.