MMT Chats: One Mold Builder's Strategic Diversification Journey

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Dave LaGrow discusses Maximum Mold Group's evolution from a single shop to a diverse manufacturing enterprise with four distinct facilities.

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Copper Cold Plate

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A chemistry-based fabrication process makes it possible to manufacture copper devices with complex geometries, in the form best suited to the application.
#electronics

Grupo Geocad presenta tecnología Micro-stress en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Geocad destaca en Meximold 2024 su tecnología Micro-stress que permite una fabricación de moldes más eficiente y sostenible.

MoldMender Micro Welder: Precision Mold Repair Without Heat or Hassle

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Micro welder is ideal for fine mold repairs that require dimensional integrity. 

Tecnologías de pelletizado y filtración de MAAG en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MAAG Group exhibirá en K 2025 nuevas soluciones en pelletizado, extrusión, filtración y reciclaje, con foco en eficiencia, sostenibilidad y calidad del proceso.  

Elinor Coatings Launches Aurora Center to Enhance Extreme Weather Material Testing

| Products Finishing

Elinor Coatings introduces the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials, expanding research and testing capabilities for harsh environment solutions in Fargo, North Dakota.

Spirit enters definitive agreement with CTRM for Malaysia facility, businesses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acquisition transaction entered into previously announced merger agreement will make Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) an important asset to Boeing and Airbus programs.

UniSQ, iLAuNCH Trailblazer program drive digital twin innovation for composite repairs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.

Hot Runner System with Three-Platen Design Reduces Stack Height

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

Mold-Masters features its optimized PET-Series hot runner system. Its three-platen design can improve geometric thermal balancing and reduce plate bowing to enhance preform quality.

2025 Benchmarking Study Highlights Manufacturing Challenges and Opportunities

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturers face declining confidence, rising costs, and cautious investment in 2025, but efficiency, cost control and sales agility offer opportunity.
#economics

Tecnologías de reciclaje mecánico de Lindner en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lindner presentará en la K 2025 tecnologías clave para optimizar el reciclaje mecánico, la eficiencia energética y la calidad en aplicaciones industriales exigentes.  

Video Tour: Inside the American Precision Museum

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Where did precision manufacturing begin in the U.S.? What led to it, and how has it changed? Join us on this tour of the American Precision Museum, where Executive Director Steve Dalessio tells us the story of precision manufacturing’s birth — right from the place where it happened.

Episode 59: An Interview With Jeffrey Halonen, Steelhead Technologies

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Jeffrey Halonen of Steelhead Technologies discusses solutions for a paperless shop floor.

Fryer Lathes Provide High Rigidity for Large-Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Fryer Machine Systems’ ET-LC lathes are built for small-batch turning of large parts.

Tecnología i3 MicroClean 2 para limpieza criogénica de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Cold Jet presenta en Meximold 2025 la i³ MicroClean 2, equipo de limpieza criogénica con mayor eficiencia, conectividad IoT y funciones para estandarizar procesos.

Nueva certificación en alta tecnología impulsa la industria aeroespacial en Baja California

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La certificación, presentada por la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, busca formar talento especializado, impulsar la innovación y apoyar la expansión de empresas en la región.

Centro de torneado-fresado M70 MILLTURN: potencia, versatilidad y precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: WFL hará el estreno mundial de su nuevo modelo para operaciones de gran tamaño y máxima exigencia en EMO 2025.

What Machinists Should Look for in Toolholder Technology

| MoldMaking Technology

Evaluate toolholders for reach, stability, quality and speed capability to maximize machining precision and productivity.

Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation

Hakan Aydogdu | Production Machining

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

How JawsTec Saves 2 Tons of Waste Per Year

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer JawsTec wanted to reduce its waste. The solution? The company invested in new 3D printers capable of printing with “scrap” material from its existing machines.

Transor Filter Website Highlights Ultra-Fine Filtration

| Products Finishing

Customers can more easily navigate for information related to purchasing, filter applications, models and features and user testimonials.

Rectificado de precisión: casos de aplicación y tendencias hacia 2026

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El rectificado de precisión ha dejado de ser exclusivo de grandes fabricantes: hoy, talleres medianos incorporan tecnología avanzada como rectificadoras multieje, abrasivos de alto rendimiento, sensores térmicos y software de simulación 3D. Este artículo analiza cómo la automatización, la conectividad y el control digital redefinen la eficiencia, calidad y repetibilidad.