TecNM impulsará proyectos en semiconductores, electromovilidad e Industria 4.0

| Modern Machine Shop México

Se realiza la firma del convenio Marco de Colaboración Interinstitucional del Tecnológico Nacional de México para fortalecer el desarrollo académico, científico y tecnológico.

Sistema de refrigeración DMG MORI optimiza consumo energético en mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La solución Adaptive Coolant Flow ajusta automáticamente el flujo de refrigerante para reducir consumo energético y mejorar la eficiencia del proceso.

Investing Wisely in the Industry's Future

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From the NASF Awards Ceremony and 40 Under 40 honorees to candid conversations about capital investments and workforce pipelines, here's what defined this year's SUR/FIN surface finishing event.

The Role of the Membrane in Vat Photopolymerization (VPP)

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In bottom-up style vat photopolymerization printers, the part is built between the rigid build plate above and the flexible membrane below. This video covers the function and importance of this membrane for 3D printing.

PPS Compound for Higher Thermal Shock Resistance in EV Busbars

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Envalior introduced Xytron M5080ET polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), an impact-modified compound designed to withstand temperatures above 150°C.

Netafim produce riego por goteo con plástico reciclado en Sonora

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La nueva planta de Orbia Netafim en Hermosillo integrará plástico reciclado en la fabricación de sistemas de riego por goteo, en línea con su red de reciclaje regional. Sonora fue elegida por su proximidad a zonas agrícolas con alto estrés hídrico y por su acceso ferroviario directo.

La adopción de IA en la manufactura mexicana se asocia con más producción y mejores salarios

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un estudio presentado por el Centro México Digital revela que, por cada 10 puntos porcentuales de aumento en adopción de IA, la producción bruta por empresa crece 18.8 %.

Full-field, noncontact strain measurement for material and structural testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Trilion Quality Systems presents the Aramis Optical Strain Gage, a 3D DIC system that captures strain, displacement and deformation data across an entire test specimen surface without physical contact.

Power Play: Technical Specifications Aim to Reduce Robot Total Cost of Ownership

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Unlike appliances with EnergyGuide labels that enable consumers to compare models based on total cost of ownership (TCO) instead of just purchase price, industrial equipment such as robots lack standards and specifications for measuring energy consumption.

Chemeon Launches Noncontact 3D Surface Metrology Service Using Keyence VK-X3000

| Products Finishing

VK-X3000 3D Surface Profiler has been integrated into Chemeon’s newest business service division for analyzing complex surfaces, coatings and corrosion protection for light metals.

Pultron GFRP battens sustain aerial forest firefighting buckets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

IMS New Zealand chooses Pultron’s composite product offerings to enhance the safety and durability of monsoon buckets, which play a critical role in aerial wildfire suppression.

TURBO consortium demonstrates real-time resin monitoring, in-line process control in wind turbine blade infusion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CPI’s wireless sensing platform, integrated with Synthesites process monitoring technology, successfully tracked resin flow and temperature enabling ML-based in-line process control during composite infusion trials at NCC and Siemens Gamesa facilities.

Supertec Grinding Machine Reduces Cycle Times

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Supertec’s compact, lightweight PMGII-100CN improves accuracy, minimizes repositioning errors and increases overall productivity for complex workpieces.

Airbus introduces uncrewed version of the H145, the U145

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The helicopter combines the airframe, power, useful load and bearingless main rotor system of the H145 and the autonomy of a UAS, scheduled for maiden flights end of 2026.

A&P Technology overbraiding process advances U.S. Air Force defense composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: AI-driven, in-line inspection system successfully validates the quality of complex 3D multilayer composite preforms to support AAM, hypersonics and other platforms.

Mubea Aviation wins Airbus Atlantic contract for A350 CFRP parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Mubea Aviation has secured a serial supply contract to deliver structural composite components that will reinforce its position in the Airbus supply chain.

DMG MORI Federal Services Additive Manufacturing Platform Supports Defense Supply Chain Resilience

| Additive Manufacturing

DMG MORI Federal Services has been selected for the U.S. Department of War’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Accelerator IV Pilot Parts Program. U.S.-built machine: The project will be supported by its Lasertec 30 SLM US system produced in California. 

Seco Collet Chucks Provide Process Security During Heavy-Duty Operations

| Modern Machine Shop

Seco’s ER HP collet chuck range features a finely balanced, rigid design. The ER HP delivers smoother finishes, longer tool life and reliable performance.

VIDEO: Greene Tweed engineers a TPC engine guide vane

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A snapshot video by ThermoForged and accompanying content published by CW platform highlights how these TPC engine guide vanes eliminate metallic coatings, withstand hail at 165 m/s and save 4 kg per engine with rapid molding cycles.

MMT Chat: Fresh Perspective on Workforce, EDM and What's Coming Next

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A newly promoted moldmaker from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories shares candid insights on training, AI and building expertise one process at a time.
#workforcedevelopment

How to Build Supply Chain Resilience in a Volatile Economy

Mike Sibley | Modern Machine Shop

Future-proof your supply chain with visibility, smarter planning and supplier collaboration.
#economics

Flexible Film Processor Reinvents Itself With Coextrusion Investment

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Approaching its 50th anniversary, Mountain States Plastics moves from monolayer to modern coextrusion technology to boost quality and reach more customers.