Traub MS12-4 integra cuatro husillos para producir piezas pequeñas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La máquina multihusillo procesa barras de hasta 13 mm y combina cuatro husillos principales, torretas independientes, contrahusillos y portaherramientas flexibles para mecanizado simultáneo.

Akopet presenta la ATI-130-S8 servohidráulica en Meximold 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Akopet presenta la ATI-130-S8, una máquina de inyección servohidráulica diseñada para reducir el consumo energético y garantizar una alta repetibilidad en procesos de manufactura exigentes.

Hurco BM500U incorpora mecanizado de cinco ejes y automatización por pallets

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El centro de mecanizado combina operaciones simultáneas de cinco ejes y 3+2 con una mesa rotobasculante integrada y un cambiador automático de ocho pallets para ampliar los periodos de producción sin supervisión.

The Barnes Global Advisors Supports Development of Additive Manufacturing Materials Database for U.S. Navy

| Additive Manufacturing

The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been contracted by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to interpret, standardize and manage a comprehensive AM materials and process database intended to support naval engineering design efforts.

Vektek Pressure Monitoring System Supports Multifixture CNC Automation

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Vektek introduces the Guardian 2.0, an industrial-grade pressure monitoring system designed for continuous oversight of clamping pressure across complex, multifixture environments.

Dillon Collet Pads, Jaws Expand Range of Machinable Part Geometries

| Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Manufacturing's collet pad top jaw systems accommodate a wider range of part geometries, offering quick changeovers, Carbinite coating for improved grip and reduced cycle times.

Verano Dany Vasito 2026: educación ambiental gratuita para niños

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con más de 700 participantes y 20 organizaciones desde 2020, Verano Dany Vasito celebra su sexta edición con el agua como hilo conductor, seis sesiones virtuales gratuitas y actividades de Conagua, Agua.org, SEGAM y Recicla Unicel para niños de 6 a 12 años.

Fastems Automation System Enables Scalable Entry-Level Manufacturing

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Fastems introduces the Flexible Pallet System – Stationary (FPS-S), a compact, modular pallet automation solution designed to grow from a single-machine setup into a full-scale Flexible Manufacturing System.

How to Protect Steel Parts From Rust Before Powder Coating

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Choosing the wrong pretreatment can cost you adhesion and corrosion resistance. Learn which cleaners, conversion coatings and primers work best for your steel type.

Benchtop Press Pushes Part Designer into Production Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

When Scott Decker initially pictured a new vehicle wrap vinyl applicator product for WrapOn Tools, Asheboro, North Carolina, he knew the concept would require extensive design and development before it could become a reliable production part.

Catalysium Launches Integrated Online Platform for Composites Innovation, Growth and Investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A new website serves as the central gateway to the company’s activities and future developments, plus lays the foundations for its in-development Catalysium Ventures arm.

Sinofibers Establishes 5,000-MT Production Capacity for Wet-Spun T1100-Grade Carbon Fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wet spinning carbon fiber project has established a stable production capacity for 6,600-MPa and 335-GPa T1100-grade fibers via the development of several key technologies.

Avanco Composites CFRP Sleeves Secure Rotor Magnets Without Adhesives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Demonstrated with partner WEKA Elektrowerkzeuge, the press-fitted sleeves use a process that generates high preload, serving rotor diameters from 30 to 300 millimeters.

Proyecto desarrolla paneles compuestos termoplásticos para transporte

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proyecto SUPERPAN, liderado por Birka Composites con AIMPLAS e IDEKO, desarrolla paneles reforzados multidireccionales con matrices termoplásticas para estructuras de transporte, integrando tecnología dual pullbraiding, curado UV y controladores en línea para automatizar la fabricación.

EASY2 Run de W&H: 30 % más producción en película soplada de 7 capas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema EASY2 Run analiza datos de proceso y visualiza en tiempo real la línea de escarcha y la forma de la burbuja para optimizar el punto de operación, con una instalación como retrofit en menos de medio día de paro y resultados de hasta un 30 % más de producción, según la experiencia de COMAR.

Yaskawa Compass 2 integra programación CNC y control de movimiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El software combina procesamiento de código G, planificación de trayectorias y diseño de interfaces con el controlador iC9200 y los servomotores Sigma-X para fabricantes de routers y otras máquinas CNC.

Flow NX Pro automatiza la recuperación del abrasivo en corte por chorro de agua

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El sistema incorpora reciclaje automático de abrasivo, una bomba de hasta 94,000 psi y software CAD/CAM para programar y supervisar el corte de piezas en diferentes materiales.

U.S. Bans Imports of Foreign Humanoid, Other Mobile Robots

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

The ban, meant to protect against national security concerns, applies to new models of humanoids, quadrupeds and power inverters. 

3D Printed Multi-Tool: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed an award-winning metal multi-tool, shown in this week’s Pic.

Belmont Sinker EDM Provides Powerful Performance in Compact Footprint

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: The MX-226C ZNC sinker EDM features a programmable Z-axis that automatically controls depth and generator settings from roughing through finishing cycles, as well as conversational G- and M-code programming that simplifies programming and reduces operator learning time.

Grob Systems Five-Axis Machines Support High-Precision Machining of Complex Parts

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Grob Systems features its G150 and G550 five-axis universal machining centers in live demonstrations with Lang Technik USA and YG-1 Tool Co.

Automation, Oven Heating Technologies Are Synchronized to Target Composite Cycle Times

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Fmtec solution’s automated loading and unloading systems are designed to work with HK-Präzisionstechnik’s convection ovens for thermoplastic and thermoset processing.