Premix Hits Ground Running With State-of-the-Art Compounding Plant

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

With its first automated facility in the U.S., company is producing polyolefin-based conductive polymers for pipettes and more.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Turning Center Features Modular Tooling System

| Modern Machine Shop

Marubeni Citizen's Cincom L12 Swiss turning center features user-friendly programming, a detachable guide bushing and modular tooling for versatile, efficient machining.

Sandvik Coromant introduce grado para fresado de hierro nodular GC1220

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo grado GC1220, de Sandvik Coromant, mejora la estabilidad del filo y la vida útil de herramienta en operaciones de fresado de hierro fundido nodular bajo condiciones exigentes.

High-Peformance Packaging Molding Platform

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Husky is positioning its HyperSync and Hylectric molding machines plus Advantage+Elite remote monitoring as a go-to packaging platform.

The Story Behind PM’s ‘Floaty’ Pens

Derek Korn | Production Machining

As we continue to celebrate Production Machining’s 25th anniversary, let’s call to mind how this media brand turned into a machine shop customer ordering 20,000 tiny parts.

Exportaciones manufactureras crecen 9.4 % en enero

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 43,508 millones de dólares en enero de este año, destacando las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para diversas industrias.

Mastercam Software Features Accelerated Simulation, AI Assistance

| Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2026.R2, which is said to offer up to 10 times faster simulation and AI-enabled programming.

Mujeres en la Ciencia 2026: 3M premia el talento STEM

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

3M reconoce a 10 científicas mexicanas en su programa Mujeres en la Ciencia 2026, edición enfocada en la manufactura y la innovación STEM.

Sunnen Benchtop Air Gage Provides Real-Time Quality Monitoring

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The PGA-1000 air gage is designed to simplify quality control documentation and traceability.

Norton Mini Flap Discs Enable Finishing in Hard-to-Reach Areas

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives expands its Norton Vortex Rapid Prep non-woven flap disc line with 2" and 3" sizes featuring custom Vortex agglomerate grain for roughing to finishing in one operation.

Leadtime Leaders: Excellence in Action

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Celebrating mold manufacturers who optimize people, process and technology to deliver quality tooling, strong partnerships and reliable performance for customers.  

Mazak Open House Event Highlights Motorsports Part Production

| Modern Machine Shop

Mazak Corp. hosts the Discover More with Mazak open house at its Dallas Technical Center on March 11-12 in Dallas, Texas. The event will feature the company’s Variaxis i-700T five-axis machining center, QT-Ez 12MY horizontal turning center, Integrex j-200S Neo multitasking machine and Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine.

Cortec Acrylic Coating EcoLine 3860 Incorporates Renewable Resins

| Products Finishing

Water-based metal coating features 27% USDA-certified bio-based content for sustainable anticorrosion protection.

The Inputs and Outputs of a Good CEO

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

What inputs and outputs create effective CEOs? Inspired by NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and manufacturing logic, Matt Kirchner looks deeper into what builds strong leadership and drives innovation.

Syensqo advances circular carbon fiber composite recycling partnership with Fairmat

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The multiyear agreement will reintroduce EOL waste coming from Syensqo’s German facility into the composites aerospace, space and automotive supply chain.

Mold Industry Stabilizes, Growth Remains Elusive

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2026 AMBA report shows mold builders and molders experiencing stabilization with steady shipments, modest optimism, persistent profitability challenges and potential in medical/defense sectors.

ZeroAvia to support KAERI in composite LH2 storage systems design, testing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

At its U.K.-based liquid hydrogen test facility, ZeroAvia will work toward a full ground test campaign with the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute.

CONTRAX Austin 2026 Registration Opens

Loraine DeBonis | MoldMaking Technology

Contract manufacturing parts and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain can register to attend debut event June 24-25 for free. 

Thermoplastic Powder Provides Impact, Scratch Resistance

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Thermoplastic powder coating delivers impact-resistant, weather-proof solutions for sporting goods and beyond.

CompositesWorld presents JEC World 2026 exhibitor lineup

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A concise overview of exhibitor previews received by CW editors outlines some of the companies presenting new developments and technologies to the composites community during JEC World 2026 in Paris. 

Interpon Joins NATSPEC to Simplify Compliant Powder Coatings Specification Across Australia

| Products Finishing

Partnership integrates AkzoNobel brand’s architectural powder coatings into the region’s national specification system, helping architects specify with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.

Emotiv Mobility inaugura instalaciones en Monterrey

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una nueva oficina y una planta de manufactura Emotiv Mobility busca fortalecer su capacidad operativa en México y Norteamérica.