Fictiv in Financial Agreement to Join Misumi

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Fictiv is joining Misumi to accelerate the building its global manufacturing platform for engineering and supply chain organizations to make manufacturing and supply chain capabilities easier, more accessible and more intelligent.

What You Need to Consider Before Adding a Compounding Line to Your Operation

| Plastics Technology

Material volume, extruder size, facility space and power, and vendor expertise drive equipment choice.  

Insight Carbon Nanotube Masterbatches for Strength and Stiffness

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Insight Polymers & Compounding introduces new CNT masterbatches in polypropylene, Nylon 66 and other polymers; offers customization.

Empresas japonesas anuncian inversiones en Guanajuato

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa Senyo invertirá 20 millones de dólares en una nueva planta en Abasolo, mientras que ATECS invertirá 11 millones de dólares en León.

Exposing Masking Techniques, Materials and Benefits

| Products Finishing

By shielding specific areas of a surface from overspray, contamination or chemical exposure, industrial masking products help maintain the functionality of a part. 

Alquist 3D Completes Second 3D Printed Walmart Expansion

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Alquist 3D, in partnership with FMGI, successfully 3D printed the concrete walls for a 5,000-square-foot expansion at a Walmart Supercenter. Why it matters: A team of just five people constructed the walls in seven days, illustrating the lower workforce requirements and potential speed of 3D printing in construction. 

BASF lanza Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40 para electrónica avanzada y movilidad eléctrica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con mayor fluidez, menor temperatura de fusión y propiedades eléctricas superiores, este PESU optimiza el moldeo por inyección en aplicaciones E&E sofisticadas.

Hubbard-Hall Invests in Technical Talent

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The company expands its internal plating know-how and field support with the addition of three technical professionals and one laboratory technician.

Heule Drills Maintain Precise Results at High Feed Rates

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: DCC tooling is designed to drill and chamfer both sides of the workpiece in a single operation without turning the workpiece or changing tooling.

Open Mind Technologies' CAD/CAM Software Boosts Machining Productivity

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: Open Mind Technologies’ HyperMill 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite includes enhanced programming and machining strategies to boost productivity and precision in five-axis and mill/turn machining.

3D Printed Replacement Lever Arm Keeps Critical Waterway Open: The Cool Parts Show #83

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric and the Army Corps of Engineers collaborated to deliver a 3D printed alternative to a failing legacy casting found in the Soo Locks, the lock system connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior. 

Get with the Program(ming): 10 Articles to Help You Transform Your Data

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

Collecting data but not sure how to use it? You’re not alone. See how smart shops are turning raw machine data into real results—better decisions, smoother operations, and measurable ROI. 

Hexagon CMM Streamlines Measurement Operations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: The Maestro CMM features a digital-first architecture that provides rapid measurement routines, an intuitive user experience and seamless data integration.

AMT Launches Aftermarket Coloring Capsules, Blasting Media Compatible with DyeMansion Systems

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

High-performance, cost-effective consumables designed for compatibility with DyeMansion DM60.

Schwanog Insertable Tooling System Eliminates Presetting

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Schwanog’s insertable tooling systems can eliminate the need to preset the tool due to tool changeovers being accomplished directly in the machine.

Dürr Expands EcoProWet Pretreatment System to Include Cathodic Electrocoating

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

In contrast to conventional PT/EC systems, the EcoProWet EC is made to take up less floor space for car body pretreatment and is highly scalable to meet small to medium production capacities.

Hot Runner Troubleshooting Tips for Polycarbonate Injection Molding

| MoldMaking Technology

Strategies to maximize the efficiency, performance and productivity of polycarbonate injection molding include hot runner considerations.

Avient lanza el nailon reciclado de alto desempeño Nymax REC

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nymax REC ofrece entre 20 y 100 % de contenido reciclado, mantiene propiedades del nailon virgen y reduce la huella ambiental.  

Near-zero erosion ultra-high temperature CMC

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

K3RX commercializes UHTCMC for a wide range of markets, demonstrating performance in prototypes, assemblies and advancing manufacturing to reduce cost.

Dow México tiene nueva directora general

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Dow nombra a Aylin Tame como directora general en México, con lo que refuerza su estrategia de crecimiento sostenible y liderazgo industrial en la región.  

IHEA Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors, Officers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Industrial Heating Equipment Association welcomes Chad Spore, a new face to the board, in addition to noting those continuing their tenure and assuming new positions.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 139: ISO Material Groups, Hardened Materials

David Wynn | Production Machining

Determining the machinability of hardened materials.