Why Not Lights-Out Inspection?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Consider a process to enable your CMM to inspect multiple parts unattended, thereby minimizing the impact that part measurement has on your company’s bottom line.
¿Qué es Manufactura Asistida por Computadora o software CAM?
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La Manufactura Asistida por Computadora (CAM) integra software y maquinaria controlada por computadora. Desde la reducción de errores hasta la optimización de trayectorias de herramientas, el CAM mejora la precisión y eficiencia en sectores como el aeroespacial y automotriz. Analizamos sus aplicaciones clave, la importancia del código y los beneficios de la simulación en la manufactura.
SMART Script de Dyndrite automatiza layouts en impresión 3D
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Dyndrite colabora con ASTM para desarrollar SMART Script, que automatiza layouts según estándares ASTM/ISO.
Zeiss Blue Light Scanner Accelerates Part Digitization
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The ATOS Q blue-light 3D scanner combines high-tech electronics and optics with robust design and software to provide high-precision measurement results across diverse applications.
Sandvik Coromant ATC System Boosts Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik’s automatic tool change system for its machine-adapted clamping units enables full automation in turning centers.
¿Qué es el Diseño Asistido por Computadora o software CAD?
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Con herramientas avanzadas, el software CAD permite modelar, simular y optimizar diseños con una precisión sin precedentes. Su integración con manufactura aditiva y simulaciones mecánicas agiliza el desarrollo de piezas, reduciendo costos y tiempos de producción. Este artículo analiza los tipos de software CAD, sus aplicaciones y cómo elegir la herramienta adecuada según las necesidades de diseño.
Satys to Establish Aircraft Finishing, Training Facility in Delaware
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
French and industrial painting and sealing group expands North American footprint with its second U.S. location at Wilmington Airport ILG.
La industria manufacturera sigue aumentando su captación de inversión extranjera directa
| Modern Machine Shop México
La manufactura captó más de 19,000 millones de dólares de inversión extranjera directa durante el tercer trimestre de 2024, lo que representó el 51.6 % del total.
New Ownership Brings Fresh Perspective to Established Plating Shop
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
With no experience running a surface finishing shop, two businessmen stepped into executive leadership/ownership positions at this small Illinois plating facility. Although surprised by the complexity, they are learning the technicalities of the plating process from the former owners while also bringing their own aspirations to life.
Nonprofit Boosts Skilled Workforce Through Training
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The WBLC connects Canadian businesses with skilled employees via work-based learning programs, reducing training time and costs in manufacturing.
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Steco Corp. Coolant Protects Cutting Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Tap Magic H2OX NC keeps tooling clean and cool while also providing maximum lubricity to protect and prolong the tool life.
How to Build Out a Machine Shop for Submarine Parts
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Five-axis large-format machining has given Granite State Manufacturing the ability to take on complex submarine parts — and has also worked as a recruiting tool for experienced machinists.
Ventajas de las máquinas CNC en la producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
¿Cómo influyen los sistemas de coordenadas y el control de movimiento en su desempeño? Este análisis explica los conceptos clave para entender el impacto del CNC en la manufactura.
Is There a Better Way to Heat PET Preforms for Stretch-Blow Molding?
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Is near-infrared (NIR) heating better, faster and more energy efficient? So far, only two machine builders are making such claims for NIR in place of standard mid-infrared preform heating, though their systems appear to be well accepted. Meanwhile, an altogether different alternative is in the works.
Tipos de moldes en inyección de plásticos y sus aplicaciones clave
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los distintos tipos de moldes de inyección determinan la calidad, eficiencia y costo en la fabricación de piezas plásticas. Desde el tradicional molde de dos placas hasta los avanzados moldes de válvula de colada caliente, cada diseño tiene aplicaciones específicas en la industria. Conozca sus diferencias, ventajas y cómo optimizar su uso en la producción.
Eastman obtiene la aprobación de reciclabilidad de RecyClass
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ocho resinas de copoliéster de Eastman, incluidas sus versiones Renew, han sido aprobadas por RecyClass por su compatibilidad con el reciclaje de PET en Europa.
German Robotics and Automation Industry Forecasts Downturn in 2025
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Germany’s VDMA Robotics + Automation Association is anticipating a 9% decline in 2025 sales to €13.8 billion.
Mastercam Announces Acquisitions of Software Companies
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Mastercam has acquired MCAM Northwest, ShopWare and the CAD/CAM solutions business line from OptiPro Systems.
MAS presenta su extrusora de doble tornillo de 110 mm
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva extrusora MAS 110 ofrece hasta 6 toneladas/hora en reciclaje de PET, manteniendo la flexibilidad para compounding y extrusión de polímeros.
MIM Versus AM: How Do You Choose?
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
This capo for stringed instruments illustrates the choice! A guitar capo is made via metal injection molding (MIM). But a banjo capo features lower volume and greater variation, so the choice is AM. See our video:
Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies
| MoldMaking Technology
The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.
American CRS Expands Leadership Team
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The metal finishing power supply equipment provider has added three members to its leadership team.