BigHead Fasteners Speed Up Production of GFRP Pop-Top Roof

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A campervan roof manufacturer replaced surface bonded fasteners with embedded ones to remove adhesive-related variability across 26 attachment points per roof.

Hybrid Air Vehicles, Defentia Sign Collaboration Agreement for Airlander 10 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Memorandum of understanding will explore strategic collaboration in Spain, targeting sustainable aviation and dual-use opportunities in European markets.

IMTS Success Starts With a Plan

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

With exhibitors across four buildings, planning your IMTS visit ahead of time will help you get the most from your time at the show. This year’s IMTS show planner includes agentic AI to get you started.

De costos laborales a manufactura inteligente: el giro de la industria de electrodomésticos

| Modern Machine Shop México

ENCLELAC 2026 abordará cómo la inteligencia artificial, la automatización y el análisis de datos están redefiniendo las plantas del sector, en un momento en que la ventaja competitiva de México deja de depender solo del costo.

Takumi Bridge Mill Boost Performance in Die/Mold Applications

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Takumi USA showcases the H12E machining center, demonstrating the machine's capabilities by cutting a forging die.

Kennametal Modular Drilling Inserts, Turning Geometry Expand Capabilities for Steel, Cast Iron and General Machining

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Kennametal introduces the KenTip FS HP insert and the Widia -MU geometry turning insert, targeting improved tool life, chip control and shop-floor flexibility across a range of drilling and turning applications.

Milliken amplía capacidad de producción para su clarificante Millad ClearX 9000

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Milliken arrancó la producción comercial de Millad ClearX 9000, con capacidad dedicada, para garantizar el suministro constante de su clarificante de quinta generación para polipropileno, orientado al empaque, bienes de consumo e industria, sin afectar la productividad del proceso.

Harmoni coordina máquinas, personal y datos del piso de producción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS: El Factory Orchestration System combina información de máquinas, control del tiempo, integración con ERP, dispositivos RFID y asistentes de inteligencia artificial en una sola plataforma.

Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.

Kennametal amplía el barrenado modular y el torneado con dos geometrías

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La punta KenTip FS HP está orientada al barrenado de acero y fundición, mientras que los insertos Widia con geometría -MU cubren operaciones de acabado, torneado medio y semidesbaste.

New Senior Director of Marketing Joins MicroCare

| Products Finishing

Kevin Castonguay is a skilled marketer who will enhance MicroCare’s brand awareness amongst customers.

Romi combina torneado multitarea con carga robotizada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El centro de torneado GL250M integra herramientas motorizadas y automatización, mientras que el torno CNC C470 está orientado a piezas que requieren estabilidad estructural y precisión dimensional.

Reifenhäuser Expands U.S. Presence

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Adds six hires to strengthen service and sales capabilities for extrusion in North America.

SMW Autoblok Chuck Automates Jaw Changes for High-Mix Production

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: SMW Autoblok features the KNCS-matic quick jaw change chuck, offering automated jaw replacement via industrial robot and compatibility with the company's Motiact MX-S mechatronic grippers.

There is No Future for AI Without Industrial AI

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Physical AI, the manifestation of artificially intelligent systems in physical assets, starts at the line and the time for finishers to act is now.

Retrofit Kit Brings Robotic Lamination to Existing Robot Cells

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Cevotec debuts the Samba Step Retrofit Kit, enabling robotic draping, stamping and forming motions for composite layup on curved and geometrically complex parts.

Sloky limita el par para uniformar el apriete de tornillos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: Los adaptadores preajustados interrumpen la transmisión de fuerza al alcanzar el par establecido, con el propósito de proteger tornillos, roscas, insertos y herramientas de corte.

Omega TMM Tool Presetter Offers Ergonomic Measurement Control

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Omega TMM introduces the Sedeo, a three-axis CNC tool presetter designed for seated operation with joystick control and expanded snap-gauge and large-diameter capability.

PFAS Free PPAs are Advancing, But Processing Adjustments Still Critical

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

As non-PFAS polymer processing aids for blown film extrusion evolve, approaches to using them and maintaining equipment are as important as ever. 

Tungaloy High-Feed Milling Series Reduces Cost Per Edge for Mold Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Tungaloy-NTK America's DoFeedTri features double-sided inserts with six cutting edges and is designed to improve stability and productivity in complex moldmaking operations.

July's Most-Viewed Products on MoldMaking Technology

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

From five-axis machining centers and CAD/CAM upgrades to ejector pins and AI-powered ERP tools — see the IMTS showcase products that caught moldmakers' attention in July.  

Babyplast presenta tres soluciones de microinyección en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Babyplast exhibe en Meximold 2026 la 6/10P horizontal, la 6/10VP vertical para insertos y las UAI para multicomponente: tres soluciones compactas para la producción de microcomponentes, con huella mínima de planta, pistones intercambiables y conectividad Modbus TCP.