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La importación de herramientas de corte crece 11.2 % en junio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el periodo enero-junio de 2026, el valor de la importación de herramientas de corte sumó 186.8 millones de dólares.
Why Moldmakers Should Evaluate 3D-Printed Cutting Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers already use additive manufacturing for high-value mold inserts; next is applying additive cutting tool advancements to boost productivity, profitability and smarter tooling decisions.
7 IMTS Pre-Show Booth Highlights
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Writing for the event’s “Show Daily” newspaper enables me to find out what new technology will be at the show and how it’ll be presented.
How to Set Up a Type 2 Chem Film Line the Right Way
| Products Finishing
What manufacturers should know before setting up a Type 2 chem film line — from having the right line design to the level of production control expected by its end-use application.
Hainbuch Workholding Systems Enables Quick Changeovers
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Hainbuch's Centrotex system enables complete clamping device changeovers in under a minute, with repeatability of 0.003 mm or less between the machine adapter and clamping device.
Universal Robots Platform Advances Physical AI-Supported Automation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Universal Robots introduces PolyScope X, a next-generation control software built on a modern technology stack with JavaScript, containerized applications and native ROS 2 support.
Jergens integra sistemas de cambio rápido y automatización de la sujeción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La oferta incluye placas y módulos de posicionamiento, mordazas autocentrantes, dispositivos para producción desatendida y herramientas para la limpieza automática del área de trabajo.
Higher Output Machines Debut For HDPE Caps, PET Preforms
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Italy’s SACMI recently showed off its newest and highest-output machines for compression molding HDPE caps and injection molding PET preforms.
Haitian México destaca serie MA/H PRO para empaque
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Haitian México destaca en Meximold 2026 la serie MA/H PRO, plataforma servo hidráulica con velocidades de inyección superiores a 400 mm/s y ahorro energético de hasta 50%, orientada a la producción de alto volumen de vasos, tapas, envases de alimentos y empaque farmacéutico.
Hilo reciclable de polietileno iguala al spandex en fuerza
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El 80% de los textiles elásticos en Estados Unidos combina spandex con poliéster, lo que requiere una separación química para su reciclaje. El MIT desarrolló un hilo de polietileno reciclable que, tras 10 ciclos de fusión, iguala al spandex, aunque falta tejerlo a escala industrial.
Progressive Components Expands Stainless Steel Ejector Pin Line
| Plastics Technology
Constructed from 440C stainless steel and heat-treated to 55-60 Hardness Rockwell C (HRC), the ejector pins balance high hardness and wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
Austal Launches Framework to Accelerate Additive Manufacturing Across Maritime and Defense Supply Chains
| Additive Manufacturing
Australian shipbuilder Austal, Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre have commenced a $600,000 collaborative research project. The aim: to develop a systematic, industry-ready framework for identifying additive opportunities across naval and defense supply chains.
Hermle C 62 U MT Gen2 mecaniza piezas de hasta 2,500 kg
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El centro de cinco ejes combina operaciones de fresado y torneado con una mesa rotobasculante de 1,350 mm, recorridos de hasta 1,300 mm y husillos con velocidades de hasta 18,000 rpm.
Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping USA-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.
Protect Your Automation by Avoiding Material Inconsistencies
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Material inconsistencies can doom an automation integration as surely as incorrect tooling or cutting parameters. What should shops look for in an automation-ready material?
CONTRAX Grand Rapids 2026 Registration is Now Open
| Additive Manufacturing
Following its successful Austin, TX debut, CONTRAX invites contract manufacturing parts, components and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain to register.
Grob Systems Five-Axis Machines Support High-Precision Machining of Complex Parts
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Grob Systems features its G150 and G550 five-axis universal machining centers in live demonstrations with Lang Technik USA and YG-1 Tool Co.
CONTRAX Grand Rapids 2026 Registration is Now Open
| Products Finishing
Following its successful Austin, TX debut, CONTRAX invites contract manufacturing parts, components and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain to register.
Ingersoll PrimoLine cubre el fresado de aluminio y acero inoxidable
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La línea de fresas de carburo sólido incluye geometrías para desbaste y acabado de aluminio, además de alternativas de cuatro, cinco y seis filos para mecanizado convencional, trocoidal y de alta eficiencia en acero inoxidable.
Knuth VMC Supports Cost-Effective CNC Production
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Knuth's X.Mill T 1000 FA VMC features a 10,000-rpm spindle, C3 preloaded ball screws and a range of optional upgrades for growing machine shops.
PPG Industrial Coatings Appoints New VP
| Products Finishing
PPG updates its industrial coatings leadership structure, signaling continued focus on organizational development within the coatings sector.
Open Mind hyperMILL 2026 amplía las estrategias de mecanizado de cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La nueva versión incorpora mejoras para el mecanizado de material remanente, desbarbado, superficies de sellado, componentes con múltiples álabes y programación de cabezales angulares y operaciones de torneado-fresado.