Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.

High-Precision Balance Scale for Versatile Applications

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Paul N. Gardner Co.’s Intelligent Weighing Technology is a high-precision balance scale designed for versatile laboratory and industrial applications.

Pyramid VMC Provides Versatile Machining Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The CPV-1050B’s box way construction, 40-taper, Big Plus Spindle with large diameter bearings and FANUC 25-hp spindle motor enables for heavy cutting in ferrous and exotic materials.

Fischer Custom Trepan Form Tools Boost Cutting Precision

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Fischer Special Tooling showcases its precision, high-performing and cost-effective custom trepan form tools. 

Disminuyó 0.4 % el volumen de la producción manufacturera en enero de 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En enero de 2025, el personal ocupado total en la industria manufacturera aumentó un 0,2 % en términos mensuales; sin embargo, también disminuyeron las horas trabajadas y las remuneraciones medias reales.

Industrial Changes Cause Shift in Technical Cleanliness Expectations

| Products Finishing

Gerhard Koblenzer, managing partner of LPW Cleaning Systems, answers questions about new shifts in technical cleanliness requirements and how it is relevant to the U.S. market.   

Pyramid VMC Provides Versatile Machining Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The CPV-1050B’s box way construction, 40-taper, Big Plus Spindle with large diameter bearings and FANUC 25-hp spindle motor enables for heavy cutting in ferrous and exotic materials.

Plant tour: Collins Aerospace, Riverside, Calif., U.S. and Almere, Netherlands

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Composite Tier 1’s long history, acquisition of stamped parts pioneer Dutch Thermoplastic Components, advances roadmap for growth in thermoplastic composite parts.

Chicago Extruded Metals Appoints Director of Sales, Marketing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Jim Miller will focus on driving Chicago Extruded Metals’ growth as its director of sales and marketing.

El programa Cero Pérdida de Pellets suma 112 empresas

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC destaca a 13 empresas que se suman al programa Cero Pérdida de Pellets y promueven la sostenibilidad en la industria del plástico.  

What’s On the Minds of Medical Mold Builders

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Conversations with medical mold builders reveal busy shops, rising automation, digital twins and evolving business strategies amid uncertainty.

Nueva generación de acero Ugima-X mejora tiempos de ciclo y vida útil de herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El acero Ugima-X, de Swiss Steel Group, optimiza la confiabilidad del proceso con mejoras en la productividad y estabilidad dimensional.

All-Electric Injection Machines Enable More Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Processing

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Stork’s all-electric injection molding machines include a breaking energy feedback system in which recovered energy can be fed back into the customer energy grid.

Senado y ECOCE impulsan reciclaje con nuevo convenio

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con un nuevo convenio, ECOCE y el Senado fomentan el reciclaje de PET y plásticos flexibles, con el objetivo de reducir desechos y promover la economía circular.

APSX Swiss Lathe Enables Compact Performance With Minimal Setup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The APSX-Nano enables intricate, precise cuts that are well suited for aerospace, medical and micro-mold applications.

Cathay bio-based continuous TPC enables aviation container airworthiness certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

RAP-AT1 active aviation temperature-controlled container passed CAAC review and earned authorization for commercialization, driving China’s aviation cold chain equipment sector.

User-Friendly Hot Runner Temperature Controller Benefits Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Technoject Machinery Corp. highlights the MCS Hot Runner Temperature Controller, which provides a visual representation for easy identification within the hot runner system.  

In Oil and Gas, an Additive Manufacturing Standard (API 20T) Will Aid Adoption of Composites

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of another high-stakes industry, aerospace, and also different in important aspects.

Technic Promotes Global Marketing Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Technic announces the promotion of Roberta Stabilini to oversee global marketing teams and initiatives.

Donaldson BOFA Launches ‘Shield’ for 3D Print Operations

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The Shield helps to reduce potential exposure to airborne nanoparticles and VOCs known to be released during processes such as material extrusion, resin 3D printing and post-processing.   

Chicago Extruded Metals Appoints Director of Sales, Marketing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Jim Miller will focus on driving Chicago Extruded Metals’ growth as its director of sales and marketing.

Guill presenta la nueva generación de herramientas de la Serie 800

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastimagen 2025, Guill presenta herramientas avanzadas para extrusión, incluyendo su innovadora Serie 800 y sistemas de moldes de alta precisión.