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ECI Software Solutions Production Monitoring Platform Reveals Hidden Capacity
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: ECI Software Solutions' Amper production monitoring and intelligence platform combines universal IoT sensors, ERP integrations and operator-facing touchscreens to provide real-time visibility across machines, operators and jobs.
MPM’s Second Act: Keeping Injection Molding, Moldmaking in the Midwest
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Larry Austin’s 35 years at a highly successful injection molding company inform much of what he does and doesn’t want in his second act in plastics owning an injection molding company.
Hermle Five-Axis Mill-Turn Provides Precise Machining of Complex Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Hermle USA Inc.’s C 62 U MT Gen2 is a high-performance five-axis mill-turn center designed for aerospace, energy and heavy-industry manufacturers.
Ross Mixers procesa materiales de alta viscosidad en laboratorio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El mezclador planetario doble Model DPM-10 está diseñado para operaciones de laboratorio y escala piloto que requieren procesar materiales especiales o de alta viscosidad en lotes de 2 a 12 galones.
How To Prepare Your Dehumidifying Dryers for Summer
| Plastics Technology
Seasonal humidity changes can impact the performance of your dehumidifying dryer. Take these steps to help prevent costly failures.
New Owners, New Name For Melt Filtration Innovator
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Hitech continuous melt filtration systems sold to parent company of Extrusion Systems Inc. To be rebranded as Hitech Screen Changers.
Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping USA-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.
Lessons in AI Deployment from a Networked Contract Manufacturer
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Manufacturing service provider Protolabs applies artificial intelligence at three levels across owned and network capacity spanning 3D printing, machining, molding and more. Its chief AI officer shares lessons and takeaways for manufacturers of any size.
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Maag Underwater Strand Pelletizer Boosts Throughput and Process Stability
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Maag’s M²-USG generation of underwater strand pelletizing systems feature a redesigned cutting head, integrated sensors and machine widths up to 1200 mm for throughputs up to 24,000 kg/h.
Hurco Five-Axis Provides Efficient Production of Complex Parts
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hurco Co. showcases the BM500U five-axis machining center alongside a new eight-station automatic pallet changer designed to facilitate unmanned operation.
Mazak Advanced Machining Solutions Accelerate Production Output
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Mazak Corp. showcases Neo Series machines, Ez Series vertical machining centers, multitasking models and Syncrex Swiss-type lathes with automation.
June 2026 Finishing Index Holds Firm in Expansion Despite Broad Component Cooling
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
Despite a slight dip to a reading of 56.3, the month marked six months straight above 50, even as production and backlog softened and material costs stayed elevated.
Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.
Baerolub AID y Baeropol T-Blend: aditivos de Baerlocher sin PFAS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Baerlocher participó en PRSE 2026 con Baerolub AID, un auxiliar de procesamiento sin PFAS, PEG ni siloxanos para cumplir el PPWR, y Baeropol T-Blend, una mezcla para mejorar la consistencia y las propiedades mecánicas de las poliolefinas recicladas en procesos de conversión.
Western Gage Corp. Air Gage Readout Provides Fast, Accurate Measurements
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Western Gage Corp. introduces the Micro IIi air gage readout featuring a built-in microprocessor and digital and analog displays for ID and OD measurements.
Baja California proyecta inversiones por 1,288 millones de dólares en 2026
| Modern Machine Shop México
La cartera estatal incluye 16 proyectos en Tijuana, Mexicali y Tecate, con más de 15,000 empleos directos previstos en sectores como dispositivos médicos, maquinaria y equipo, electrónica, electromovilidad, aeroespacial y manufactura de precisión.
TMI Offers Machined Net-Shape Rohacell Foam Core Services
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technology Marketing Inc. expands its composites offerings with high-precision five-axis CNC machining of Rohacell structural foam core, delivering certified, complex net-shape parts.
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ArianeGroup Secures Long-Term Supply of CFRP Payload Fairings From Beyond Gravity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Twenty-seven fairings will be sourced for Ariane 6 flight models as the program ramps up to nine to ten missions/year.
Making MMT's "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" T-shirts a Community Moment
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
If you grabbed one of our MoldMaking Technology "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" t-shirts at PTXPO, listen up because we're turning this into a full-blown community moment.
hyperMILL 2026 amplía estrategias CAM para mecanizado de cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión del software CAD/CAM incorpora mejoras en acabado, desbarbado, mecanizado de material remanente, simulación de herramientas y programación para piezas torneadas y torno-fresadas.
Connecting the Dots for (Additive) Manufacturers
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing offers incredible flexibility, but it is vulnerable to disruption just like any other production method. The manufacturers who navigate uncertainty are the ones who react quickly to changing signals — and we’re introducing a platform to empower you do just that.
AMPP Opens Applications for Its 2027 Ambassador Program
| Products Finishing
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance is accepting applications through Aug. 15, 2026, for members ready to advocate for corrosion control and materials protection worldwide.