Seco Milling Insert Provides Optimal Surface Quality

| Modern Machine Shop

Seco Tools’ Double Turbo 11 enables manufacturers to maximize efficiency, reduce tooling costs and achieve optimal surface quality in a range of materials and machining challenges.

Jesús Sáenz González, nuevo presidente de la ANIQ

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La ANIQ nombró a Jesús Sáenz González presidente en sustitución de José Carlos Pons. Sáenz, director general de Quimobásicos, suma más de 30 años de experiencia en puestos directivos internacionales e impulsará la agenda de competitividad y sostenibilidad del sector.

Noreste de México concentra 41 % de las exportaciones nacionales

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante FICEX, COMCE Noreste destacó el peso estratégico de la región en el comercio exterior mexicano, así como la relevancia del T-MEC, la infraestructura fronteriza y la integración productiva de Norteamérica.

ANCA Tool Grinding Software Achieves 35% Faster Cycle Times

| Products Finishing

ANCA’s latest iteration of ToolRoom RN35 offers feedrate optimization, airtime reduction and enhanced surface finish for smarter grinding operations.

Plastics Processing Makes Gains in April Despite Uncertainty

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Energy market volatility may bring uncertainty, but demand and production trends point to gradual stabilization across the plastics value chain in Q2 2026.
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Sistema shrink-fit con enfriamiento automático

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa ofrece el sistema Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 para calentamiento y enfriamiento controlado de portaherramientas.

What Roles Is AM Playing in the Defense Supply Chain? RAPID 2026 Takeaways

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Conversations with exhibitors and attendees at RAPID 2026 revealed specific niches where additive manufacturing is becoming a critical capability.

La industria aeroespacial acelera la modernización de sus plantas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La presión por aumentar la producción, fortalecer la resiliencia industrial y mejorar la trazabilidad está impulsando una nueva ola de modernización en las plantas aeroespaciales alrededor del mundo.

Pflaumer Brothers Polyisocyanate Pre-Polymer Provides Corrosion Resistance in Polyurethane Systems

| Products Finishing

Teracure MCR-2 is an aromatic polyisocyanate pre-polymer engineered for use in moisture-cured and two-component polyurethane systems requiring corrosion resistance and long-term durability.

Stadler impulsa digitalización del reciclaje con IA y datos en tiempo real

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La plataforma STADLERconnect utiliza inteligencia artificial y análisis de datos para optimizar plantas de clasificación y reciclaje.

Zoomlion abre en Aguascalientes su centro de capacitación para Latinoamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 90 millones de pesos, la compañía china inició operaciones de capacitación técnica, servicio postventa y ensamble final de tractores y maquinaria agrícola para atender mercados de la región.

RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations

Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.

Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.

ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.

IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.

SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.

Sistema CMM Run permite inspección rápida directamente en planta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea Run de Ready Metrology integra medición, análisis y automatización para obtener resultados metrológicos en el entorno de producción.

What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.

Bravery, Focus and the Future of Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

From leadership and mindfulness to tariffs and AI, this year’s AMBA conference challenged moldmakers to face uncertainty with courage, connection and intention.

Walter Indexable Inserts Enhance Shoulder Milling Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC expands the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder mill family with TNMU indexable inserts in Tiger-tec Gold grade WKK25G, providing six cutting edges for milling steel and cast iron.

Sirmax y De’ Longhi incorporan 70 % de plástico reciclado en cafetera

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva Eletta Ultra utiliza materiales reciclados procedentes de residuos electrónicos en componentes visibles y estructurales.