FABTECH Returns to Las Vegas After a Decade Away
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
FABTECH's FINISHING Pavilion and Conference heads to the desert for the first time in more than a decade, bringing expanded educational programming and a landmark association rebrand.
Caron Engineering conecta control de proceso y automatización en tiempo real
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La plataforma MiConnect coordina máquinas CNC, robots, sistemas de medición y sensores, mientras que las soluciones TMAC, AutoComp, ToolConnect y DTect-It supervisan herramientas, dimensiones y condiciones de operación.
Dow invertirá 100 MDD en siliconas especiales en EE.UU., China y Japón
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Dow anunció una inversión de aproximadamente 100 millones de dólares para 2027 en expansión de capacidades de siliconas especiales en Kentucky, Michigan, China y Japón, orientada a aplicaciones de movilidad, electrónica avanzada y atención médica.
Rocklin Manufacturing Dot Peen Marker Enables Portable Marking
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Rocklin Manufacturing’s FlyMarker Mini 85/45 Plus dot peen marker features an 85 x 45 mm marking area for rapid permanent marking on various materials.
Genius ERP AI Platform Helps Manufacturers Get More from Existing ERP Data
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Genius ERP introduces Genius Cortex, an AI and automation platform built directly into its ERP system, offering natural language search, intelligent document processing and workflow automation for manufacturers.
Software Platform Automates RTM, SQRTM Process Control
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Radius Engineering’s Insights platform automates vacuum leak checks, cure holds and resin degassing verification across workcells and injection systems.
August 2026: Commodity Resin Prices Drop
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Sharp decline for polyolefins with overall downward trajectory for PS, PVC and PET.
Supertec PMGII-100CNC integra rectificado interior y exterior en una sola sujeción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La rectificadora cilíndrica universal incorpora tres ruedas programables para completar operaciones exteriores, interiores, frontales, de radios, roscas y perfiles sin reposicionar la pieza.
IA física apunta a elevar productividad en manufactura industrial
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El estudio de Capgemini señala que robots móviles autónomos, brazos industriales y cobots impulsarán la adopción inicial de la IA física, aunque persisten retos asociados a costos, madurez tecnológica, seguridad y retorno de inversión.
Muratec LS3015MC combina corte láser y mecanizado en una sola preparación
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema integra un láser de fibra de 8 kW, un husillo HSK-A50 y un cambiador de 20 herramientas para cortar, barrenar, roscar y acabar piezas de placa sin trasladarlas a otra máquina.
Blum-Novotest Laser Measuring System Supports Micromachining Precision
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Blum-Novotest highlights the LC54-Digilog laser measuring system, designed for tool measurement and monitoring in micromachining applications.
How Linear Motion Components Impact CNC Machining Operations
| Techspex
Linear motion components provide the foundation for smooth axis movement on a machine tool. Here are factors to consider when choosing machines with linear motion components that are durable and effective for different machining applications.
Deadline Extended for 2026 Emerging Leaders Nominations
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward. Do so by August 15.
How Manufacturers Should Plan for the Next Year Amid Tariffs, Trade Pressure and Uncertainty
Mike Sibley | Modern Machine Shop
Manufacturers are being forced to make critical decisions with less certainty and less time. To navigate the next 12 months successfully, focus on building resilience into operations, supply chains and decision-making processes.
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3D Printed Grippers at Automate 2026
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
At Automate 2026, two examples of polymer powder 3D printing in the food and beverage sector demonstrated the synergy between AM and industrial automation.
AI Control Enables Faster, More Even Infrared Heating for Complex TPC Parts
| CompositesWorld
KraussMaffei develops high-resolution, smart heating for load-optimized tailored organosheets and blanks, enabling consistent high-rate production of complex thermoplastic composite and overmolded parts.
AkzoNobel Halves Carbon Reduction Target Four Years Ahead of Schedule
| Products Finishing
On the path to 2050 carbon neutrality, AkzoNobel has cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions in its operations by 50% ahead of its own 2030 deadline.
AM Solutions S1 Basic Provides Automated Cleaning and Finishing for Polymer Parts
| Additive Manufacturing
AM Solutions introduces the S1 Basic, a compact postprocessing solution for automated cleaning and surface finishing of smaller batches of 3D printed polymer parts in the industrial entry-level segment.
People in Composites: July 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Developments in the composites industry include new people announcements by Hexcel and ACMA, Cevotec, Gurit, Hybrid Air Vehicles, Toray Advanced Composites, Umoe, Pilatus Aircraft and Carbitex.
Tungaloy High-Feed Milling Series Reduces Cost Per Edge for Mold Machining
| Modern Machine Shop
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.
Extramet Publishes Carbide Density, RFQ Reference for Abrasive Composites Tooling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Public resource helps composites fabricators estimate carbide weight, compare grade-dependent density and prepare clearer requests for tooling, blanks and wear components.
Brazed Diamond Bonding Advances Composite Machining Durability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Abrasive Technology's P.B.S. Braze tooling targets pull-out and fiber fraying common in CFRP, graphite, fiberglass and other nonmetallic materials.