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First Mold presenta prototipado rápido y moldeo de precisión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
First Mold participa en Meximold 2026 con soluciones de manufactura digital y de moldeo por inyección personalizado, orientadas a acortar la brecha entre el prototipado y la producción a gran volumen.
Blum-Novotest Laser Measuring System Supports Micromachining Precision
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Blum-Novotest highlights the LC54-Digilog laser measuring system, designed for tool measurement and monitoring in micromachining applications.
Consider the Incumbent Resin Effect When Purging Your Blown Film Dies
| Plastics Technology
Be thorough to purge all the previous resin from your blown film line before starting up with a new resin to avoid gels and other impurities.
Nikon Eclipse LV100AMS automatiza la inspección microscópica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El microscopio industrial combina control motorizado, adquisición automática de imágenes y análisis mediante inteligencia artificial para ejecutar rutinas de inspección con menor dependencia del operador.
Big Daishowa Fine Boring Tools Feature Streamlined Operation
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Big Daishowa Inc.’s EWR series of fine boring tools is designed for improved usability, readability and simplified operation via a high-resolution, full-color external reader.
BYK Defoamers Advance Sustainability in Paints, Coatings Production
| Products Finishing
An interdisciplinary team from Altana division BYK wins the Altana Innovation Award 2025/2026 for developing a generation of environmentally friendlier defoamers.
ROSS VersaMix for Advanced Vacuum and High-Pressure Processing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Unit offers 80-gallon capacity, dual agitators, vacuum processing and sanitary 316L steel design for pharma and bioprocessing applications.
EDM Network Horizontal Fast Wire EDM Complements Large LPBF 3D Printers
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: EDM Network Inc. showcases a horizontal fast wire EDM for efficient separation of parts from build plates measuring up to 650 x 1,000 mm and 1,250 mm tall.
Sleek and Smooth Applicator for Any Surface
Brian Budzynski | Products Finishing
Built on more than 50 years of expertise, the AVX Pro succeeds the widely used AVX platform and is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Airmix installations without requiring system modifications.
Tebis America CAD/CAM Automation Technology Streamlines Manufacturing Workflows
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Tebis America introduces SmartOps, a wizard-based automation technology built into the Tebis CAD/CAM environment that standardizes workflows without requiring scripting or coding expertise.
Toray, IGCS International and Lacks Carbon Fiber Form Joint DOD Cooperation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The cooperation will directly supply composite materials for the Drone Dominance Program’s rapid, on-demand drone fabrication needs specifically, and the U.S. defense supply chain more broadly.
Moldmaking Index Rebounds in July on a Strong Production Gain
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
A nearly seven-point jump in production lifted the index more than two points, extending the expansion to a seventh straight month.
Integrated Cutting, Kitting and Composite Material Handling Workflows
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Zünd America and booth partner Loop Technology will demonstrate integrated cutting, nesting and kitting workflows, including Loop’s FibreLINE preforming system built on Zünd's Aero Q-Line cutter.
TCI Precision Metals' Machine-Ready Blanks Boost Throughput
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: TCI Precision Metals showcases its made-to-order machine-ready blanks, offering first-time customers a free first article and discounts on qualifying production orders.
What Form Will Humanoids Take?
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
As interest grows in dynamic, mobile automation, the industry is still deciding what form these robots will take and how they can safely operate around humans.
Mitsui Seiki 5-Axis VMC Combines Ultra-High Precision with Automation
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Mitsui Seiki USA will feature the PJ 303X 5-axis ultra-high-precision vertical machining center with automation, targeting lens molds, medical products, EDM electrodes and fuel cell components.
AI-Assisted Racing Front Wing Component Weighs 36% Less: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A front wing second element designed with the help of AI and 3D printed with graphene-reinforced material helped the University of Cincinnati Bearcats Motorsports team stay competitive at FSAE Michigan, cutting weight and eliminating assembly time.
PPG Debuts Virtual Aircraft Painter Tool for Aviation Sector
| Products Finishing
The Aeroview virtual aircraft painter is a web-based tool that enables business and general aviation customers to explore and customize aircraft paint options using PPG’s aerospace color library.
Eclipse Mold Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Growth in Macomb County
| MoldMaking Technology
Family-owned manufacturer has grown from a small tool shop into a $50 million company.
Sloky USA Preset Torque Adapters Maximize Tool Life
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Sloky USA introduces preset torque adapters that prevent over-tightening and under-tightening in assembly and maintenance operations.
Tungaloy DrillMeister combina barrenado y chaflanado en una sola pasada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La ampliación de la línea incorpora herramientas para producir agujeros previos al roscado y realizar el chaflán sin cambios de herramienta ni operaciones adicionales.
MMT Chat: Mapping Process, Growing Talent at NyproMold
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
NyproMold's Mark Keller shares how process mapping, vocational school partnerships and AI-assisted scheduling keep custom moldmaking precisely on track.