What Can't AI Replace?

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

I recently asked someone about the use of AI in entertainment. Their response got me thinking about AI in manufacturing, and the truth behind what it can and cannot replace.

Mazak Expands Sales, Service Support in Florida

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Mazak Florida Technical Center, located in Orlando, will enable Mazak and Premier Engineering to further strengthen their business agility and responsiveness to the needs of manufacturers in the region.

Extruder Drives, Motors Ease Switch from DC to AC

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Advances bring extruder drives and motors closer to Industry 4.0 technology.  

Sistema U-Tec de Platinum Tooling permite cambios rápidos con alta rigidez

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva tecnología de cambio flexible optimiza la configuración de herramientas en tornos y fresadoras sin comprometer la estabilidad.

Tecnologías clave de Arburg presentadas en los Technology Days

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante los Technology Days 2025, Arburg mostró avances en moldeo, automatización y sostenibilidad. La empresa presentó soluciones clave para reducir costos y mejorar la eficiencia productiva.

TIMTOS 2025: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Embraces Technology to Meet Global Demands

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Digital technologies such as AI, AR/VR and digital twins, along with customized machine tools and turnkey production systems are helping the Taiwanese machine tool industry quickly respond to changes in the global economy.

PTXPO 2025: Innovations, Impressions and Inspirations

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

As MMT’s Associate Editor, I had the opportunity to walk the show floor as well as work in the MMT booth, and I’m excited to share my insights on the technology trends that caught my attention  — both new and established within the industry.

Vacuum Cleaning for Consistency and Repeatability

| Products Finishing

Unlike an application in which an operator must push the equipment for functionality, this vacuum cleaning method hardly requires more than the push of a button. One machine shop benefited greatly from integrating a vacuum vapor degreaser.

Winona State, IACMI invest in composites workforce development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

First composites hub in the IACMI-managed ACE national training program funds free bootcamps to equip students and community with hands-on composites skills, knowledge.
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PTXPO 2025: Mold Builders Showcase Innovation, Automation and Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mold manufacturers highlight advanced machining, automation, precision molding and validation technologies driving speed, quality and efficiency across tooling applications.  

En febrero caen las exportaciones de productos manufacturados

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según la Balanza Comercial de Mercancías de México, en febrero de 2025 las exportaciones de productos manufacturados cayeron un 1.8 %.

JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling. 

Wintriss Hardware Solution Boosts Effectiveness of Production Software

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Wintriss’ Tracker hardware solution for its ShopFloorConnect software is designed to simplify and maximize data collection, while minimizing operator involvement.

Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

WiM welcomes the election of 20 members headed into 2025, including first-term members and those who are continuing their service.

ACS Adds to Southeast Sales Team

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Alex Winchester to handle sales for Cumberland and Sterling brands in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.  

3 Flavors of Five-Axis Machines

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A range of five-axis machining center platforms are available to suit specific production needs such as improved accuracy, better surface finishes and unattended operation.

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency

Christina Fuges | Modern Machine Shop

Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.

3D Printed Blades Feature Engineered Porosity to Prevent Sticking: The Cool Parts Show #82

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Dutch contract manufacturer K3D once had problems with porosity in its metal 3D printed parts. But now, the company has mastered the art of controlling porosity to produce solutions such as the knife blades for cutting sticky substances like bread dough featured in this episode. 

Gardco Taber Model 5770 Tester Enhances User Experience

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

The linear abraser, developed to conduct finished product testing for a wide range of physical properties, has been designed with versatility and customization in mind.

Nefab inaugura planta en Guadalajara para empaques reciclables

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nefab duplica su capacidad en México con una planta en Guadalajara que integra diseño, producción y reciclaje de empaques sostenibles para diversas industrias.

Movacolor amplía su gama de mezcladores con la serie 20-recycling

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Movacolor presenta la serie 20-recycling, un mezclador diseñado para manejar PCR y regrinds con alta precisión y flujo optimizado en procesos de reciclaje.

New Tariffs Announced Impact Valve Industry

| Valve Magazine

Some tariffs will be as high as 49% on specific countries.