Three Tips for Optimizing Surface Prep for Plating

| Products Finishing

By identifying oil slicks, performing in-line tests and observing tank appearance, many problems are solved regarding surface preparation in the plating process. 

Automated Laser Cutting at K 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

eurolaser says its show highlight will be the M-800 CO₂ laser-cutting system with automatic shuttle table for 24/7 operation.

Evosys Laser Welding Launches at K 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Evosys Laser will introduce second-generation EvoWeld and EvoWeld Mini table-top systems, as well as the Evo2Step process and absorption measurement in Düsseldorf.

HCMF inaugura planta en Coahuila con inversión de 325 millones de pesos

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 325 millones de pesos, la empresa taiwanesa HCMF inauguró una planta en Ramos Arizpe en la que producirá techos corredizos para autos.

Sustainability: The smart entry point into composites for investors

Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld

Going green or finding methods to resolve EOL composites recycling has quickly given rise to a wave of entrepreneurial activity — one that has piqued the interest of investors globally.

Sabic impulsa producción de piezas plásticas de gran tamaño

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sabic presenta Megamolding, plataforma para fabricar piezas termoplásticas de gran tamaño con mayor eficiencia, sostenibilidad y libertad de diseño.  

Sistemas CNC abiertos para integración con robótica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Mitsubishi Electric presentará arquitecturas de control diseñadas para acelerar el desarrollo de nuevas máquinas y celdas automatizadas.

September 2025: Prices for the 5 Commodity Resins Relatively Stable

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Despite some price increase initiatives for PE, PP and PS, flat pricing dominant.

Peter Gardner To Retire from LS Mtron Injection Molding USA

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The 37-year plastics veteran began his career in Chicago in 1988 and will retire as the current president of the South Korean press maker’s U.S. subsidiary.

Mazak Achieves Production Milestone, Announces Plans to Open New Technical Center

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak Corporation celebrates the completion of its 40,000th machine at the Mazak iSmart Factory in Florence, Kentucky, showcasing advanced manufacturing and digital integration.

Now Available - World Machine Tool Survey Report 2025

| Gardner Web

  The World Machine Tool Survey Report is your Guide to The Global Machine Tool Economy Offering a deep dive into the full-year 2024 global machine tool economy, tracking trade, production, and consumption across 54 countries machine tool builders, international trade associations, investment firms and banks from around the world use this full-year 2024 global machine tool data to identify trends and takeaways to inform which international markets show the most promise and growth and which markets are losing ground.   
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Scaled Composites Model 437 aircraft to be flown for Beacon autonomy testbed

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Northrop Grumman subsidiary part of Digital Pathfinder development of stealth aircraft with wings using continuous carbon fiber additive manufacturing and determinate assembly.  

High-Precision Guide Units To Improve Molding Performance

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Punch Industry USA Inc. has recently partnered with German die component manufacturer Steinel Corp. to offer high-precision guide units in both metric and inch sizes to benefit moldmakers.  

Crecimiento del 4.1% en importación de robots

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el primer semestre de 2025, el valor de la importación de robots industriales en México fue de 99.7 millones de dólares.

Next-Generation MES Applies AI

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

BMSvision will mark its 50th anniversary by introducing its latest manufacturing execution systems (MES) at K 2025, applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Pic of the Week: Technique for Reinforced Polymers

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Near injection molding strength via 3D printing? AIM3D’s Voxelfill technique is getting closer.

Plastics Equipment Shipments Inch Higher in Q2

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The second quarter’s total shipment value came in at an estimated $253.8 million — up 0.7% from the previous quarter and the same period last year.
#economics

What Abilities Do You Assume Your Teammates Have That They May Not?

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Are you becoming frustrated with colleagues and team members over tasks that may seem “obvious?” It might be worth taking a step back and shifting your mindset.

Robots, software y plataformas móviles para automatización integral

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: KUKA mostrará cómo automatizar todo el flujo de trabajo en torno a la máquina-herramienta, desde el pallet hasta el acabado.

USMTO June 2025: Automation and Aerospace Drive Strong Machinery Sales

| Gardner Intelligence

Driven by strong demand for automated manufacturing technology, continued activity increases in aerospace and electricity and rebounded activity within the lucrative job shop sector, investments in metalworking machinery rose to nearly $430 million in June 2025 – a 7.7% increase over the same time period last year.
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Volumen de la producción manufacturera aumenta en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En México, el volumen físico de la producción manufacturera aumentó un 1.6 % a tasa mensual con cifras desestacionalizadas.

ANIPAC promueve gestión correcta de plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En webinar, ANIPAC y expertos analizan origen, riesgos y acciones para reducir la presencia de microplásticos en el medio ambiente y la cadena alimentaria.