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Lon Thrasher Receives 2026 NASF Award of Merit
| Products Finishing
Thrasher, president and general manager of Palm Commodities International and vice president of NASF, was honored at SUR/FIN 2026.
Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.
DN Solutions Multitasking Turn-Mill Center Expands Single-Setup Machining Access
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: DN Solutions showcases the DNX 2100SB multitasking turn-mill center, featuring twin turning spindles and a high-speed milling spindle for six-sided machining of complex parts in a single setup.
Yaskawa CNC Software Optimizes Machine Tool Control
| Modern Machine Shop
Yaskawa America Inc.’s Compass 2 is optimized for CNC routers, delivering fast G-code processing, macro logic and path planning for maximum productivity.
Jorgensen Coolant Systems Improve Filtration, Reduce Maintenance
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions’ FlexFiltration coolant management systems feature compact modular designs with advanced customization for integration versatility.
Syensqo lanza estabilizadores UV para polipropileno automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Syensqo presentó Cyasorb Cyxtra V9800 y V9100, estabilizadores para polipropileno translúcido, para aplicaciones exteriores e interiores del sector automotriz, con control del amarillamiento, retención de la transmitancia y prevención de la eflorescencia.
Moldmaking Index Holds Its Expansion in June as Exports and Employment Rebound
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Backlog slipped to the break-even line and production eased, but a sharp jump in exports and renewed hiring kept the market growing for a sixth straight month.
Mikron Rotary Transfer Machine Supports Greater Part Diversity
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Mikron introduces the Multistar Next, a flexible CNC rotary transfer machine that combines high-speed production with full CNC control for electrical connector applications.
Technoform lanza barrera térmica de PA 66 de baja conductividad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Technoform presentará en GlassBuild America una barrera térmica de poliamida PA 66 GF25 con un valor lambda de 0.198 W/(m·K), lo que representa una reducción de más del 30% frente a la PA estándar, sin necesidad de modificar los perfiles de extrusión de aluminio existentes.
Open Mind CAD/CAM Software Features Advanced Machining Strategies
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Open Mind Technologies highlights the Hypermill 2026 CAD/CAM Software Suite, featuring new finishing technologies, expanded automation capabilities and improvements for 2.5D, 3D, precision five-axis and mill/turn machining applications.
Seco mejora el control de viruta con portaherramientas Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los nuevos portaherramientas para insertos grandes combinan suministro dirigido de refrigerante a alta presión, doble sujeción y abrazaderas fabricadas aditivamente para aplicaciones de mecanizado exigentes.
Phillips Corporation Containerized Hybrid Manufacturing System Supports Navy Expeditionary Readiness
| Additive Manufacturing
Phillips Federal is deploying a containerized Haas TM-1P CNC platform integrated with Meltio Blue wire-laser metal additive manufacturing technology aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) as part of RIMPAC 2026. Production at sea: The exercise evaluates the feasibility of expeditionary manufacturing for maritime applications.
Precision Machining Index Edges Higher in June, Extends Expansion to Six Months
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
New orders and production cooled from their spring highs, but stretching supplier lead times and rising optimism kept the market firmly in growth mode.
Understanding Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
| Plastics Technology
Learn what’s new and what’s possible in the various hot runner temperature controller formats, including modular, GUI-style and advanced GUI-style systems.
AZL Launches Project to Scale Battery Case, Enclosure Designs Beyond Passenger Vehicles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AZL's latest Joint Partner Project targets plastics and fiber-reinforced options for trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles using modular design strategies to cut costs, reduce weight and improve fire safety at lower production volumes.
Keramikblech OCMC Scales in Volume
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Oxide ceramic matrix composite panels and 1,600 laser-cut parts with same quality across each were delivered in 6 weeks, as part of 2X growth as CMC materials prove value in high-temp applications across markets.
RA Wind Secures Innovation Norway Funding for Robot-Controlled 3D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
On-site blade manufacturing is part of a broader goal to cut offshore wind costs by 50% through patented modular turbine design using standard industrial components, robotization and AI.
Oben Group adquiere línea BOPP de 12 metros para Brasil
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Oben Group firmó la adquisición de una línea de extrusión BOPP de 12 metros y 94,000 toneladas anuales para Brasil, segunda inversión de este tipo tras la línea anunciada para México en febrero de 2025, en respuesta a la demanda del Cono Sur en empaque flexible.
Engineered Thermoset Resins Support Composite Storage Tanks, Industrial Infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: IP Corp., through Interplastic and HK Research, produces resin and gel coat systems for filament winding and other processes used in corrosion-resistant FRP tanks and industrial equipment.
La inversión extranjera directa acelera en sectores clave de la manufactura
| Modern Machine Shop México
Varios subsectores de la industria manufacturera mostraron crecimientos en inversión extranjera directa durante el primer semestre del año.
La automatización industrial se mudó del robot al software
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Los sistemas de automatización industrial que antes se degradaban desde la instalación ahora mejoran con el uso, según lo visto en Automate 2026, y ese giro obliga a cambiar los criterios con los que un taller evalúa la inversión, redacta un RFP o estructura el mantenimiento.
Luperox y Tippox 2028: aditivos de Arkema para procesamiento
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Chinaplas 2026, Arkema presentó los peróxidos orgánicos Luperox para empaque, automotriz y energía, y Tippox 2028 para PMMA, un aditivo que permite incrementar las temperaturas y las velocidades de procesamiento, reducir defectos y optimizar los costos operativos en la manufactura.