Why Moldmakers Should Evaluate 3D-Printed Cutting Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers already use additive manufacturing for high-value mold inserts; next is applying additive cutting tool advancements to boost productivity, profitability and smarter tooling decisions.
Renishaw RMP400S combina palpado, escaneo y verificación del acabado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El palpador para máquina-herramienta genera datos de alta densidad para evaluar dimensiones, forma y acabado superficial directamente durante el proceso de mecanizado.
Robots, cobots e IA industrial: la automatización se decide más allá del brazo robótico
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La adopción de robots y cobots en manufactura ya no depende solo de la capacidad del brazo. La aplicación, el software, los datos industriales, el EOAT y el soporte del proveedor definen hoy la viabilidad y escalabilidad de cada proyecto.
AI Unlocks Automation For Manufacturers Large and Small
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
AI is making robots easier to use and more capable in palletizing, assembly, inspection and more.
Open Mind hyperMILL 2026 amplía las estrategias de mecanizado de cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La nueva versión incorpora mejoras para el mecanizado de material remanente, desbarbado, superficies de sellado, componentes con múltiples álabes y programación de cabezales angulares y operaciones de torneado-fresado.
Mate Pneumatic Vises Reduce Setup Time, Improve Part Quality
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Mate Precision Technologies introduces the DynoGrip Air line of pneumatic vises, available in Grooved and Quick-Change versions designed for automation and compatibility with zero-point workholding systems.
3D Printed Cold Plate, Heat Sink for Thermal Management: Pic of the Week
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
This week’s Pic features a copper alloy heat dissipation cold plate and a finned heat sink for advanced thermal management, 3D printed by Farsoon Technologies.
AkzoNobel Completes Key Phase of €22M Aerospace Coatings Expansion
| Products Finishing
From a 2,000-square-meter warehouse expansion to upgrades and additions in equipment systems and production capabilities, the Pamiers site overhaul signals a major push to support Europe's fast-growing aerospace coatings market.
Producción de equipo electrónico creció 6.8 % en junio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el subsector de producción de equipo electrónico también aumentó 3.8 % el personal ocupado, 5.3 % las horas trabajadas y 3.5 % las remuneraciones.
Grúas GH destaca grúa birriel de 75 toneladas en Meximold
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Grúas GH México participa en Meximold 2026 con una grúa viajera birriel de doble capacidad con sistema principal de 75 toneladas y gancho auxiliar de 15, diseñada para manufactura pesada, metalurgia y ensamblaje de grandes estructuras con control remoto y monitoreo integrable.
Starrett Metrology Solutions Support Advanced Gaging Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: The L.S. Starrett Co. showcases the HDV 250 digital comparator, HG series electronic height gages, a thread gaging line and the Gx Electronic Digital Readout series.
Anca conecta medición y reafilado para controlar el consumo de carburo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El flujo integra la rectificadora MX7 Ultra, el sistema de medición Zoller Genius y el software AIMS Connect para determinar la remoción necesaria, verificar la geometría y documentar cada ciclo.
T-MEC impulsa el mantenimiento predictivo con IA en México
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La revisión del T-MEC endurece las auditorías de trazabilidad en los sectores automotriz, aeroespacial y electrónico. Según Fracttal, solo el 35% de los profesionales del sector aplica mantenimiento predictivo con IA, frente a más del 90 % que lo considera prioritario.
Flex combina corte por chorro de agua y soluciones ergonómicas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La compañía exhibirá el sistema FlexJet Flx-1365 con cabezal de cinco ejes, además de brazos para operaciones de roscado, taladrado magnético y apriete.
Trumpf Laser Processing Systems Highlight Cutting, Welding, Marking Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Trumpf Inc. demonstrates the TruLaser 1030 fiber, TruLaser Cell 3000, TruArc Weld 1000, TruLaser Station 7000 and TruMark Station 5000.
Second Airbus Work Package Signals Continued Composites Growth in India
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
FACC's expanded agreement with Kineco Aerospace in India adds to a growing list of global aerospace suppliers building local composites manufacturing capacity and broader rise of composites in the region.
Pilatus Opens New Center of Advanced Composite Competence in Switzerland
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
New Schwarzhorn center consolidates composite part production as the company expands composites use from secondary structures to primary load-bearing control surfaces on its PC-24 jet.
Büfa Gelcoat Targets EN 45545-2 Rail Fire Standards
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Büfa Composite Systems’ Firestop Gelcoat S 320 can support HL3 classifications in composite rail components when paired with compatible resin systems.
Cirrus Achieves Brazil ANAC Certification for G3 Vision Jet
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Latest-generation composite jet has been approved for operation in Brazil, featuring expanded cabin capacity, flight deck enhancements and more than 30 refinements.
Heart Aerospace X1 Battery-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator Makes First Flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Powered entirely by batteries, the piloted mission illustrated all-electric flight at a scale relevant to commercial airline operations, as well as validation for the technology’s use in Heart’s ES-30 production aircraft.
Lohia Aerospace, Massivit Bring Composite 3D Printing to India
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: The joint manufacturing alliance will install Massivit's large-format 3D printing platform at Lohia's Kanpur facility for composite tooling production.
Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing Connects CNC Design and Machining Workflows
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Autodesk highlights how Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing integrates CAD/CAM, AI and connected manufacturing data to help machining teams improve programming confidence and move from model to part faster.