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MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards Are Included in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
| Products Finishing
The Master Painters Institute’s MPI 505 standard has been incorporated into the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, marking the first inclusion of MPI’s updated industrial-focused 500 Series standards for mission-critical military fuel infrastructure.
Airbus prevé crecimiento del tráfico aéreo en los próximos 20 años
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Según el informe Global Market Forecast 2026-2045, de Airbus, este incremento se debe al desarrollo urbano y a una mayor conectividad gracias a la eficiencia de los aviones.
Hamar Laser Surface Plate Calibration System Features Enhanced Software Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. showcases the L-703SP surface plate calibration system featuring the optional Lapping Line View software module and a A-703SP-LM-M mirrored surface-plate mounting fixture.
3D Printed Tooling for Automotive Crash Testing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Adapters and wire harnesses developed and 3D printed by Additive Printing Solutions (APS) improve data capture for impact testing.
¿Qué industrias usan robótica avanzada en Querétaro?
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con datos de la Secretaría de Economía, el valor de la importación de robots industriales en Querétaro pasó de 7.1 millones de dólares en 2020 a 21.1 millones de dólares en 2024.
Gabriel-Chemie lanza masterbatches PPA sin PFAS para extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Gabriel-Chemie incorporó masterbatches PPA sin PFAS ni silicona para películas sopladas, cast y tubería, en respuesta a la prohibición de PFAS en empaque alimentario establecida por el PPWR europeo desde agosto de 2026, con desempeño comparable a los sistemas convencionales.
Asahi Kasei amplía en un 40 % su capacidad de DFR Sunfort en Taiwán
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Asahi Kasei construyó una nueva instalación de corte para su fotoresist de película seca Sunfort en Tainan, Taiwán, con una inversión de 2,000 millones de yenes que amplía la capacidad en un 40 % para atender la demanda en el empaque avanzado de semiconductores para IA.
Sodick Wire EDM Provides Micron-Level Accuracy for High-Precision Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Sodick Inc. introduces the AX350L wire EDM, an oil-based system engineered for extreme micromachining, featuring custom rigid linear motors and iGroove+ wire rotation technology for superior surface finishes and lights-out operation.
CubCrafters Presents Turbine-Powered Carbon Cub ULT Aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sport aircraft highlights FADEC controls, STOL capability and composite construction, eligible under FAA's new MOSAIC rules.
GCAP Trinational Fighter Jet Program Takes Off With £4.6B Contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.K., Italy and Japan stealth aircraft program under the Edgewing joint venture are driving the next phase of key design and engineering activities for GCAP, featuring one of the largest composite parts ever built for a British military aircraft.
CompositesWorld Joins ITECH 2026 as Media Partner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CW is adding to the Bremen-based event’s comprehensive lineup of technical presentation, exhibitors and program tracks with a panel discussion on high-rate thermoplastic composites.
Stay Ahead of the Trends Shaping Manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Deep technical reporting alone can't keep pace with today's volatile manufacturing landscape. CompositesWorld and Gardner Business Media's new Manufacturing Connected platform is designed to help composites professionals see the bigger picture shaping their markets.
Connecting Manufacturers with Actionable Intelligence
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The geopolitical, economic and natural disruptions (extreme weather, pandemics) of the last few years suggest a new order. Manufacturing Connected reveals it.
Haimer Cooling System Improves Coolant Delivery for Shrink-Fit Chuck Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Haimer's Cool-Flash cooling system uses integrated slot geometry to direct coolant to the cutting edge without requiring external nozzles or modifications to existing coolant systems.
Dürr Implements CO2-Efficient Paint Shop With Cross-Plant System Integration
| Products Finishing
Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal with a mid-2027 completion, integrating three facilities into one SCADA system with energy-efficient coating technology.
United Machining lanza equipos EDM y de cinco ejes de edición limitada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas máquinas de electroerosión por hilo Agie Charmilles Cut E Prime y el centro de mecanizado Mikron Mill E 700 U Prime combinan precisión, desempeño y capacidades avanzadas para aplicaciones exigentes.
He Built a Machine Shop on a Working Cattle Farm (Video)
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Jeff Lewis has spent his entire life on 380 acres in Cox's Creek, Kentucky — farming it, raising a family on it, and building a precision CNC shop that now machines die inserts for major automotive OEMs. This is how all three things ended up in the same place.
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Carbon Fiber, TPC Technologies Target Multiple End Markets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Toray's U.S. divisions highlight Torayca carbon fiber, Cetex and CFRT thermoplastic prepregs, and new additions including the TC1810 high-temperature preceramic system and EcoTerra bio-based flax fabric.
Episode 70: Rand Owens, GrayMatter Robotics
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Rand Owens, head of marketing and go-to-market at Graymatter Robotics, talks with Products Finishing about how the company has evolved from autonomous point solutions to full-factory AI.
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Kurt Workholding Short-Body Vises Provide High-Density Workholding in Compact Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Kurt Workholding introduces the TL4SCS and TL6SCS TriLock short-body vises, featuring the Carvesmart dovetailed quick-change jaw system for high-density CNC workholding applications.
Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.
Ampacet lanza colorantes para PET sin dióxido de titanio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ampacet presentó HyperLustre, una colección de colorantes semitranslúcidos sin TiO2 para envases de PET en belleza y cuidado personal, disponible en seis tonos y compatible con procesos ISBM y de soplado por estiramiento.