Contraction slows for second month, with some indicators improving

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

In September new orders and employment were up slightly, future business outlook improved and material prices dropped.

Dillon Hard Jaws Enhance Small Diameter Machining

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.

Mahr Contour Measurement Device Features Specialized Probe System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MarSurf CD 140 AF is designed to measure many different kinds of workpieces, making it suitable for a wide range of measurement tasks.

El software Nesting de Hypertherm mejora la eficiencia operativa

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

ProNest 2025 versión 16.0, de Hypertherm, incluye mejoras en la integración de datos, recuperación automática de trabajos y prevención de colisiones, además de optimizar la eficiencia en procesos de anidado y corte.

Market Indicators Continue to Soften in Metalworking

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

The overall metalworking index is down more than a point, but future business is up slightly.

Coinjection Technology Showcases Recycled Material Containment

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

At Fakuma, an all-electric PXZ Multinject machine sandwiches a black core made of mechanically recycled PC/ABS within an outer layer made of chemically recycled ABS.

Vertex Energy Announces Startup of Mobile Refinery Hydrocracker

Jenn Cammel | Valve Magazine

Vertex Energy has completed the Mobile refinery hydrocracker reconversion. It now produces gasoline and diesel from vacuum gas oil in conventional service.

IDI Composites opens new global headquarters, manufacturing and technology center

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The Noblesville, Indiana, facility includes SMC and BMC manufacturing, an R&D center and the company’s corporate headquarters.

Self-balancing electric mobility vehicle developed by Genny Factory SA, RadiciGroup, Acerbis

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The two-wheeled personal transporter was redesigned from metal to composite and plastic components to reduce weight while meeting performance standards.

Evco Plastics Celebrates 60-Year Anniversary

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

Evco Plastics celebrates 60 years in business, aiming to expand its operations across industries and broaden development opportunities for employees.

Zoller Announces its Toolroom of the Year Winner

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The manufacturer of presetting, measuring devices and tool management software held its 2024 Toolroom of the Year contest for all of its customers to showcase their use of the company’s technology.

How 3D Printing Aids Automation, and How Additive Will Reach Farther With Robots: AM Radio #55

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Robots & Autonomy editor Julia Hider joins the AM Radio podcast for an episode all about the ways that 3D printing and robotics are advancing and assisting each other. 

El software de ciberseguridad de Siemens identifica activos vulnerables

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Sinec Security Guard, de Siemens, facilita la identificación de vulnerabilidades en entornos industriales OT al proporcionar análisis de amenazas y recomendaciones de mitigación, con integración a Microsoft Sentinel para un monitoreo completo de la seguridad.

TDM es la empresa del año en manufactura de moldes 2024

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante Meximold 2024, Tecnología y Diseño TDM recibió el premio "Empresa del año en manufactura de moldes", reconocimiento que subraya su liderazgo en tecnología, atención al cliente y adopción de estrategias de mejora continua en el sector moldes.

Sumitomo Receives Metalworking Reshoring Award

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Sumitomo Drive Technologies has received the 2024 National Metalworking Reshoring Award as a result of its reshoring and nearshoring strategies.

TDM es reconocida como la empresa del año en manufactura de moldes 2024

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante Meximold 2024, Tecnología y Diseño TDM recibió el premio "Empresa del año en manufactura de moldes", reconocimiento que subraya su liderazgo en tecnología, atención al cliente y adopción de estrategias de mejora continua en el sector moldes.

Mate Workholding System Maximizes Repeatability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has enhanced its 52/96 zero-point workholding system with a new vise, collets machinable hard jaws and more.

Moldmaking Activity Contraction Continues in September

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Almost all indicators are down or flat compared to last month.

IMTS 2024: Trends & Takeaways From the Modern Machine Shop Editorial Team

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

The Modern Machine Shop editorial team highlights their takeaways from IMTS 2024 in a video recap.

Daniel Mitchell, nuevo presidente de ALIPLAST

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Daniel Mitchell busca fortalecer la sostenibilidad y competitividad de la industria plástica en Latinoamérica desde su liderazgo en ALIPLAST.

Braskem Selected to Negotiate Federal Funding Award to Expand UHMWPE

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

By driving innovation for Braskem’s ‘Utec’ UHMWPE, the project would strengthen the lithium-ion battery value chain in the U.S.

Asahi Kasei, Aquafil develop 3D printing material combining cellulose nanofiber, recycled PA6

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Available as a pellet or filament, the material is said to exhibit formability and strength properties suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.