What Is “Manufacturing Connected”?

| Additive Manufacturing

Gardner Business Media's new platform brings manufacturing leaders actionable insights on trends and technologies.

Caracol North American Headquarters Can Produce 100 Systems Per Year

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

The Italian manufacturer of large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) systems has opened a new facility in Texas that will support application development, service, and the production of its turnkey robot-enabled 3D printers. 

México lidera la compra de maquinaria italiana de alta tecnología en América Latina

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El principal rubro de las exportaciones italianas a México es el de la maquinaria industrial, casi el 40% del total, que suman 32,500 millones de euros.

Continuous Wave Laser Technology Improves In-House Mold Maintenance Capabilities

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

International Inc. integrated American Laser Distributors’ 2,000-Watt Laser Cleaner for in-house mold cleaning, resulting in time and cost savings.  

What Is 'Manufacturing Connected'?

| Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Media's new platform brings manufacturing leaders actionable insights on trends and technologies.
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Resortes de gas para moldes de Changzhou Dongli Machinery

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: Changzhou Dongli Machinery fabrica resortes de gas nitrógeno utilizados en moldes de estampado e inyección, conforme a normas nacionales e internacionales.

Innovación de Haitian en moldeo automotriz K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Haitian International exhibe en K 2025 la producción directa de piezas automotrices listas desde el molde, con automatización y control inteligente.

UPA Dermitron Instrument Targets Precise Plating, Coating Thickness Measurement

| Products Finishing

The Dermitron EM, an eddy current portal instrument, accurately measures the thickness of a variety of plating and coatings in harsh environments, quality labs or receiving inspection areas.

What is Manufacturing Connected?

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CW parent company Gardner Business Media's new platform brings manufacturing leaders actionable insights on trends and technologies.

Mazak CNC Turning Center Enhances High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mazak Corp.’s QRX-50MSY turning center is a compact and versatile machine designed for small, intricate parts with advanced milling and Y-axis capabilities.

Industria de autopartes mexicana presenta recuperación

| Modern Machine Shop México

La producción nacional de autopartes alcanzó los 68,744 millones de dólares en los primeros siete meses de 2025.

What Really Happens to Recyclable Packaging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Waste analytics technology is taking the wishing out of recycling. 

Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should: The AM Curmudgeon

Sarah Jordan | Additive Manufacturing

There are absolutely cases where additive manufacturing makes sense, but don’t let it be the only tool in your toolbox. 

Titan Abrasive Blast Room Supports Southeastern Industrial's Versatile Surface Preparation

| Products Finishing

Southeastern Industrial Coatings LLC has purchased Titan abrasive blast equipment for blasting diverse parts like pipe, gearboxes and automotive components.

Máquina de soldadura láser Feiyang para reparación de moldes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: Solución láser de Feiyang Maquinaria para reparación de cavidades, insertos y geometrías críticas en moldes de inyección y fundición.

Roctool presenta moldeo a alta temperatura por inducción

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, Roctool muestra moldeo a alta temperatura por inducción con ciclos más cortos, eficiencia energética y piezas ópticas de alto rendimiento.  

Building a Recycling Ecosystem

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

All levels of the supply chain need to be connected to create realistic, regional recycling pathways that really work.

Precision Machining Index Continues to Hover on Edge of Expansion

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

September brought a slight drop as the GBI: Precision Machining stays within striking distance of passing the 50 threshold.
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Marvin opens Kansas City hub for fiberglass windows and doors

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional manufacturing, fabrication and assembly facility prepares the company for its next stage of development.

Belgium-Netherlands event brings together industry leader insight on TPC, FRP recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Save the date for this free cross-border, expert-driven event by Agoria, Sirris and Brightland Materials Center on Nov. 12 in Belgium.

ContiTech launches Thunderbolt SilentSync composite sprockets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company is enabling more accessible, efficient, versatile and economical drive systems through 80% reduced weight and a corrosion-resistant, customizable composite design.

HTMS engineers raise £1.3 million to enable mass-market CMC availability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Company founders will be opening a new production facility and office to support HTMS’ ongoing materials R&D and collaborations in new sectors like automotive.