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Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping USA-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.
Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.
Tormach CNC Lathe Provides Increased Spindle Power
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Tormach’s 15LX CNC lathe features 6-hp continuous spindle power, EtherCAT-based control and rapid speeds up to 360 ipm.
MPM’s Second Act: Keeping Injection Molding, Moldmaking in the Midwest
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Larry Austin’s 35 years at a highly successful injection molding company inform much of what he does and doesn’t want in his second act in plastics owning an injection molding company.
High-Volume Machine Shop Accelerates Quality Control with Automated 3D Gaging
Derek Korn | Production Machining
For Xcelicut Precision Machining, this technology offers rapid first-part approval, 3D form measurement, consistent measurements and scalability for high-volume production.
Maag Underwater Strand Pelletizer Boosts Throughput and Process Stability
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Maag’s M²-USG generation of underwater strand pelletizing systems feature a redesigned cutting head, integrated sensors and machine widths up to 1200 mm for throughputs up to 24,000 kg/h.
TaipeiPLAS 2026: tercer evento de maquinaria plástica más grande de Asia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con exportaciones taiwanesas de maquinaria para plásticos por 825 millones de dólares en 2025, TaipeiPLAS 2026 llega en un momento de dinamismo sectorial, con 330 expositores y foros de vinculación comercial del 15 al 19 de septiembre en Taipéi.
Mazak Advanced Machining Solutions Accelerate Production Output
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Mazak Corp. showcases Neo Series machines, Ez Series vertical machining centers, multitasking models and Syncrex Swiss-type lathes with automation.
Lessons in AI Deployment from a Networked Contract Manufacturer
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Manufacturing service provider Protolabs applies artificial intelligence at three levels across owned and network capacity spanning 3D printing, machining, molding and more. Its chief AI officer shares lessons and takeaways for manufacturers of any size.
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Western Gage Corp. Air Gage Readout Provides Fast, Accurate Measurements
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Western Gage Corp. introduces the Micro IIi air gage readout featuring a built-in microprocessor and digital and analog displays for ID and OD measurements.
Hermle Five-Axis Mill-Turn Provides Precise Machining of Complex Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Hermle USA Inc.’s C 62 U MT Gen2 is a high-performance five-axis mill-turn center designed for aerospace, energy and heavy-industry manufacturers.
Hurco Five-Axis Provides Efficient Production of Complex Parts
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hurco Co. showcases the BM500U five-axis machining center alongside a new eight-station automatic pallet changer designed to facilitate unmanned operation.
Baerolub AID y Baeropol T-Blend: aditivos de Baerlocher sin PFAS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Baerlocher participó en PRSE 2026 con Baerolub AID, un auxiliar de procesamiento sin PFAS, PEG ni siloxanos para cumplir el PPWR, y Baeropol T-Blend, una mezcla para mejorar la consistencia y las propiedades mecánicas de las poliolefinas recicladas en procesos de conversión.
Baja California proyecta inversiones por 1,288 millones de dólares en 2026
| Modern Machine Shop México
La cartera estatal incluye 16 proyectos en Tijuana, Mexicali y Tecate, con más de 15,000 empleos directos previstos en sectores como dispositivos médicos, maquinaria y equipo, electrónica, electromovilidad, aeroespacial y manufactura de precisión.
ECI Software Solutions Production Monitoring Platform Reveals Hidden Capacity
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: ECI Software Solutions' Amper production monitoring and intelligence platform combines universal IoT sensors, ERP integrations and operator-facing touchscreens to provide real-time visibility across machines, operators and jobs.
TMI Offers Machined Net-Shape Rohacell Foam Core Services
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technology Marketing Inc. expands its composites offerings with high-precision five-axis CNC machining of Rohacell structural foam core, delivering certified, complex net-shape parts.
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ArianeGroup Secures Long-Term Supply of CFRP Payload Fairings From Beyond Gravity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Twenty-seven fairings will be sourced for Ariane 6 flight models as the program ramps up to nine to ten missions/year.
Exportación de la industria automotriz crece en el primer semestre pese a menor producción
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre enero y junio de 2026 se exportaron 1.689.245 vehículos ligeros, lo que supuso un incremento del 1.38 % con respecto al mismo período de 2025.
Making MMT's "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" T-shirts a Community Moment
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
If you grabbed one of our MoldMaking Technology "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" t-shirts at PTXPO, listen up because we're turning this into a full-blown community moment.
Takumi Five-Axis Machining Center Demonstrates High-Precision Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Takumi USA showcases the latest generation of its U800 Five-axis machining center, featuring a rigid True Gantry design, iSpin III thermal compensation and a 64-station automatic tool changer as standard.
Kisuma Chemicals lanza retardantes de llama sin halógenos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kisuma Chemicals presentó Kisuma X, hidróxido de magnesio sintético de nueva generación para poliolefinas, EVA y nylon, y Zenthos FR para sustituir el trióxido de antimonio en PVC flexible, en respuesta a las restricciones REACH y RoHS sobre sustancias halogenadas.
Avantium lleva el PEF vegetal a colchones y tapicería con Heynen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Avantium y Heynen Systems desarrollan aplicaciones del polímero vegetal PEF releaf en encapsulado de espuma para colchonería y tapicería, con un cojín prototipo presentado en Interzum Forum Italy 2026 en Bérgamo como primer paso exploratorio.