A Different Flavor of Five-Axis Machining

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Did you know you could perform five-axis machining on a rotary transfer machine?

Billion and Engel Announce Partnership

| Plastics Technology

The family owned French and Austrian makers of injection molding machines announced a strategic partnership.

Last Big Night Out — Don't Waste It on the Hotel Bar

| Modern Machine Shop

Looking for a way to unwind after a long day on the show floor? Here are a few ideas, whether you’re looking for live music, a rooftop or a quiet nightcap with a customer.

CFRP/Graphite Heat Dissipation Device Enables Lighter, More Mobile Satellite Communication

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

A collaboration led by Mitsubishi Chemical developed a composite devices to match thermal conductivity of an aluminum NTN satellite heat dissipation device while reducing weight by 47%.

Electrostatic Spray Technology for Cost, Material Savings

| Products Finishing

Electrostatic applications can reduce waste and help lower overall finishing costs, while also helping manufacturers meet their sustainability goals by using less material to achieve a desired finish.

NUGAE 3D Printed Camper Cell Reduces Weight by 130 Kilograms

| Additive Manufacturing

Italian deep-tech startup NUGAE used its CoreLight3d proprietary thermoplastic foam and UL-LFAM process to produce a living cell for a Piaggio Ape TM 703 camper weighing roughly 70 kg — compared to approximately 200 kg for an equivalent fiberglass build.

MC Machinery Systems Lights Up the Aisle

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MC Machinery Systems showcases wire and sinker EDM, additive manufacturing and automation technology, including its new MG Series wire EDM.

Kyocera SGS End Mill Features Advanced Flute Geometry

| Modern Machine Shop

The S-Carb H5 end mill series is designed to provide high material removal rates, optimized surface finishes and reliable performance across a wide range of machining conditions.

Today Only: Elevate Conference Fosters Meaningful Change for Women in Manufacturing

| Modern Machine Shop

AMT and the Women in Manufacturing Association co-host a half-day conference with a keynote from Oracle's Deanna Rutland and a fireside chat with NASA's Dr. Sharon Cobb.

Kyocera SGS End Mill Promotes Effective Chip Evacuation During Aggressive Cuts

| Production Machining

The Hi-Per Feed MS features a dual-axial radius cutting edge design that creates an axial chip thinning effect and redirects cutting forces into the spindle.

Puntos Limpios de Vida Circular recuperan 1.4 toneladas en seis meses

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los Puntos Limpios de Vida Circular en Iztapalapa y Tlalpan recuperaron 1,484 kg de residuos en menos de seis meses, evitando que más de 16,500 botellas y envases de PET, HDPE y PP llegaran a sitios de disposición final, con un promedio de 61.85 kg por semana.

Los OEM aeroespaciales retoman el control de su cadena

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante décadas, buena parte de la industria aeroespacial avanzó hacia cadenas de proveeduría cada vez más especializadas.

Cimatron AI Solution Streamlines Toolpath Programming

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Cimatron’s CAM Agent analyzes part geometry and available tool libraries to generate complete three-axis tool paths.

Modig, Ibarmia and LiCON Present Dual-Spindle, Multiprocess and High-Volume Machining Solutions

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Modig Machine Tool, Ibarmia and LiCON showcase the Mill-Ex2, T Series Multiprocess and LiFlex II 776 i³ PC through live machining demonstrations.

Rheometer Moves Rotational Rheology From Lab to Production Line

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Goettfert's ROR Online Rheometer brings rotational rheometry to the production floor, measuring polymer melt’s viscoelastic properties in real time without manual sampling.  

Precision Off-Axis Formatting Supports Automated Composites Production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Web Industries introduces its Precision Bias Ply material formatting portfolio, including precision slit tapes, thermoset spooling and ply kits for automated layup processes.

Sandvik Coromant Trades the Product Showcase for a Live Problem-Solving Booth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik Coromant skips the product showcase, instead walking visitors’ real production challenges through a live, guided solution session.

Iscar Offers Alternative to Rising Cost of Tungsten Carbide Tools

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Iscar USA features its advanced cutting tools and solutions, offering an alternative for machine shops to the rising cost of tungsten carbide.

Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago

| Modern Machine Shop

Here are 10 things in the city that are worth fitting into an already-packed show schedule.

Wednesday Is the Hardest Night to Get a Table. Read This First. Then Make Your Reservation.

| Modern Machine Shop

Dependable dining options across a range of budgets and occasions — whether you are expensing a customer dinner or just want something better than a convention center pretzel.

The Five-Axis Shopping List You Meant to Make

| Modern Machine Shop

Machining centers from Mitsui Seiki USA, DN Solutions, Hurco, Kitamura, Methods Machine Tools, Mazak and Fives, collected in one guide so you can plan an efficient route.

The AI Infrastructure Question Manufacturing Can't Avoid

Brent Donaldson | Manufacturing Connected

At IMTS 2026, executives from NVIDIA, Google Cloud, and Databricks spent an hour Tuesday morning telling manufacturers that the technology is no longer the problem. Here's what is.