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. 

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.

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.  

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.

Omax Waterjet Machine Eliminates Need for Secondary Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: The Maxiem 1530 JetMachining Center is designed to deliver versatile, easy to use machining from prototype development to full-scale production.

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.

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. 

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.

Martinrea inaugura espacio de capacitación en sus instalaciones de Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva Academia de la empresa Martinrea es un espacio diseñado para capacitar y concientizar sobre la importancia de la calidad y la responsabilidad en la producción.

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.

Navigating the Automation Landscape

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Medical device manufacturer rms Company has steadily advanced its automation strategy through four major phases.

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. 

MoldMaking Technology's 30-Under-30 Honors Program: Leadership. Innovation. Giving Back.

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This honors program to recognize more young professionals under 30 making an impact in the moldmaking industry. 

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

David Wynn | Production Machining

Determining the machinability of hardened materials.

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.

Boeing to put NASA X-66 X-Plane on hold

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NASA and Boeing are evaluating a new approach to the agency’s sustainable flight demonstrator project, one that would put the X-66 on ice amid a thin-wing rethink.

SPE ACCE 2025 brings in Casey Putsch as second keynote

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Founder and president of the Genius Garage Educational Programs, as well as a car builder and YouTube personality, Putsch will deliver his own experience on how composites can contribute to the mass production of stylish and affordable vehicles.

Quantum Fuel Systems, OneH2 develop 930-bar hydrogen tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-pressure Type 4 cylinders are installed in hydrogen trailers with cascading function for simplified mobile refueling and gas distribution.