Precision Machining Index Continues Recovery Climb

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

January marked improving conditions across components, which helps to maintain positive momentum.

Mack Prototype Enhances CNC, Quality Inspection and Energy-Efficiency Systems

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Mack Prototype’s latest technology investments coincide with its 25th anniversary.

Haimer Tooling Solutions Provide Repeatable Turning Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Haimer’s shrink-fit toolholders and presetting machines are designed to optimize turning tool productivity.

Design services, material highlights and collaborative demonstrator feature technical innovation focus

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Porcher Industries demonstrates its ability to support a variety of composites manufacturing needs via display of the Composite Application Lab, Peel Ply textiles and a cockpit panel prototype.

How To Master Textured Molds With Design and Quality Control

| MoldMaking Technology

Collaboration between design, materials and manufacturing teams ensures optimal development of durable, consistent custom textured molds.

For Cold Spray AM — How Cold Do You Mean?

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

SPEE3D announced that its XSPEE3D system could successfully operate in a sub-zero environment, moving the needle on the U.S. Department of Defense’s goal to expand manufacturing capabilities in austere environments.

Innovación en reciclaje e inyección de plásicos para productos con contenido reciclado

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Una colaboración entre Der Grüne Punkt, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers y Haitian logró mejorar la resistencia, flexibilidad y procesabilidad de productos fabricados con contenido reciclado.

Sandvik Coromant automatiza cambios de herramientas en tornos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema ATC, de Sandvik Coromant, aumenta la productividad con cambios de herramienta automatizados.

SPC Innovations Milling Attachments Boost Productivity

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: SPC Innovations Inc. showcases multispindle attachments that can increase productivity, reduce secondary operations and enable for quick job changeovers.

5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology Expo 2025 will be March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Here are our tips for you to have a great show!  

Mecanizado 3+2 en la producción de moldes de inyección

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Implementar el mecanizado 3+2 en la fabricación de moldes de inyección ha permitido a Moulexpert optimizar sus procesos y reducir tiempos de alistamiento. ¿Cómo logró esta transición y qué beneficios ha obtenido? Aquí se presentan los detalles de su experiencia y las claves para adoptar esta tecnología.

Sales Manager Promotion Adds to Houston Plating Technical Dedication

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Roy Ratcliff to technical sales manager where he will serve as head of the company’s sales department.

Mecanizado de moldes de acero inoxidable para vidrio soplado

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Cuando los moldes de grafito no funcionaron para un fabricante de vasos de vidrio por soplado artesanal, este taller mecanizó moldes de acero inoxidable más durables para crear las famosas montañas que emergen del fondo de los ingeniosos recipientes para bebidas de su cliente.

Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Not only do Van Buren Tech students walk out of the Advanced Manufacturing program with a certification, they have the verified setup and inspection sheets to show their work on a 10-part resume.
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Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson Industrial Supply is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte.

En Chihuahua impulsan fabricación de prótesis personalizadas

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Instituto de Apoyo al Desarrollo Tecnológico y ExoPrint 3D desarrollarán prótesis personalizadas utilizando infraestructura de máquinas CNC, inyección de plástico y metrología.

Gosiger Lathe Optimized for Intricate Parts Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The NN-25UB8K is designed to reduce vibration and thermal displacement, providing consistent, accurate performance even during high-speed operations.  

The Benefits of Alloying Tool Steel

| MoldMaking Technology

Improve tooling efficiencies, extend mold life and reduce overall tooling costs with a focus on tool steel properties that solve wear, flaking and cracking issues.

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 11th Quarterly Report

| Products Finishing

This paper is focused on investigating the new ceramic slurry with different packing density to create porous zirconia at final sintering temperature for different applications.

CCAI Wisconsin Announces Scholarship Application

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The CCAI Wisconsin Chapter is accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year until April 15, 2025. 

Cevotec adds software, layup features to FPP technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Artist Studio updates and patch layup options continues to progress fiber patch placement (FPP) capabilities for composite tanks and aerostructures.

Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson Industrial Supply is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte.