Perspectivas y oportunidades para México en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

México se consolida como un actor estratégico en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta, impulsado por industrias clave como la automotriz y aeroespacial. Mientras que países como Alemania y China enfrentan desafíos, el nearshoring y la inversión extranjera posicionan a México para un crecimiento sostenido en 2025.  

Crece el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros en noviembre de 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció 1.5 puntos en su comparación anual, mientras que el rubro de productos metálicos, maquinaria, equipo y muebles aumentó 1.9 puntos.

Eficiencia y ahorro energético con el nuevo Cooling Tornado de Hasco

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Hasco ha lanzado el Cooling Tornado Z9665, una solución que promete incrementar la eficiencia en el enfriamiento de moldes en un 20 % y disminuir el consumo energético hasta en un 40 %.

A Path to Qualification for Pressure Equipment

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Can additively manufactured parts be qualified without a direct standard? In this case study, valve manufacturer Samson lays out an approach for qualifying AM parts to Europe’s Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) based on a Particular Material Appraisal (PMA). 

Encuesta revela retos del reciclaje de plástico en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El interés por el reciclaje crece en México, pero la falta de información afecta su adopción. Conozca los hallazgos de la encuesta de reciclaje 2024.

CW reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

This year placed growing emphasis on sustainable materials and processes in composites manufacturing. What trends will be top of mind for the composites community in 2025?

Consortium Building Metal 3D Printer With Large-Scale Build Volume, Enhanced Productivity

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

With dimensions up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 2 m, the printer is designed to offer a 12 times larger build volume and a 300% productivity boost compared to current AddUp machines.

Caron Engineering Appoints New Members to Executive Team

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Caron Engineering Inc.’s new C-suite leadership team will enhance operations and technological innovation.

Valve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment

| Additive Manufacturing

In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.

Sandvik Coromant Damping Mechanism Enhances Turning Adapters

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant announces upgrades to the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adapters, improving surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs.

Injection Molded Enclosures Plug into Potential Electric Vehicle Battery Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In partnership with material suppliers, Engel is proving out injection molded thermoplastic-based concepts for electric vehicle battery housings, utilizing production tools and dedicated machines at its large press factory in St. Valentin, Austria.

Herramienta de fresado de Ceratizit permite el posicionamiento dinámico

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

FreeTurn de Ceratizit reduce cambios de herramienta y mejora la calidad de las piezas mediante posicionamiento dinámico de 360°.

Formnext Names Management Duo to Oversee Formnext Trade Show

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Christoph Stüker has been promoted to join Sascha Wenzler as duo managers for Formnext, the world’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing.

PRF Composite Materials launches RP570 FR Reepreg

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fire-retardant recycled carbon fiber nonwoven prepreg was developed with aircraft interior programs and other FST-focused applications in mind.

UD-CCM to host 24th International Conference on Composite Materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Taking place in the U.S. for the first time since 2002, the University of Delaware welcomes attendee registration for the August 2025 event and is calling for abstract submissions by Jan. 15, 2025.

Drill Tailored to Challenging Materials Like Stainless Steel and Titanium Drilling

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Guhring Inc. highlights the RT 100 InoxPro, a cutting-edge solid carbide drill tailored specifically for challenging materials like stainless steel and titanium alloys.  

Star Plastics Achieves ISCC Plus Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

West Virginia-based custom compounder adds to its sustainability credentials.

How to Select the Right Cooling Stack for Sheet

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

First, remember there is no universal cooling-roll stack. And be sure to take into account the specific heat of the polymer you are processing.  

UTEQ y CIDESI impulsan investigación en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro y el Centro de Desarrollo e Investigación firmaron un convenio de colaboración para llevar a cabo investigaciones con tecnología de vanguardia en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial.

A Contract CNC Shop in Transition

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.

The Final CNC Tech Talk Column

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Mike Lynch signs off on his CNC Tech Talk column after 35 years.