Sinofibers Establishes 5,000-MT Production Capacity for Wet-Spun T1100-Grade Carbon Fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wet spinning carbon fiber project has established a stable production capacity for 6,600-MPa and 335-GPa T1100-grade fibers via the development of several key technologies.

Avanco Composites CFRP Sleeves Secure Rotor Magnets Without Adhesives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Demonstrated with partner WEKA Elektrowerkzeuge, the press-fitted sleeves use a process that generates high preload, serving rotor diameters from 30 to 300 millimeters.

EASY2 Run de W&H: 30 % más producción en película soplada de 7 capas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema EASY2 Run analiza datos de proceso y visualiza en tiempo real la línea de escarcha y la forma de la burbuja para optimizar el punto de operación, con una instalación como retrofit en menos de medio día de paro y resultados de hasta un 30 % más de producción, según la experiencia de COMAR.

Norton presenta ruedas para engranajes, herramientas y componentes endurecidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La oferta comprende tecnologías de aglomerante vitrificado, metálico y cerámico para rectificado de engranajes, materiales aeroespaciales, herramientas de carburo y piezas automotrices de alta precisión.

El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera crece en julio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera creció 0.2 puntos en julio comparado con el mes anterior y 3.5 puntos respecto a julio de 2025.

Belmont Sinker EDM Provides Powerful Performance in Compact Footprint

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: The MX-226C ZNC sinker EDM features a programmable Z-axis that automatically controls depth and generator settings from roughing through finishing cycles, as well as conversational G- and M-code programming that simplifies programming and reduces operator learning time.

Automation, Oven Heating Technologies Are Synchronized to Target Composite Cycle Times

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Fmtec solution’s automated loading and unloading systems are designed to work with HK-Präzisionstechnik’s convection ovens for thermoplastic and thermoset processing.

3D Printed Multi-Tool: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed an award-winning metal multi-tool, shown in this week’s Pic.

Farnborough International Airshow 2026: Progressing the Composite Advantage

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

At the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, the focus on next-generation aircraft propulsion, eVTOL and battery-electric aerospace emphasized process and architecture. In particular, it highlighted how structures are placed, cured and protected — rather than focusing solely on the material itself.

Flow NX Pro automatiza la recuperación del abrasivo en corte por chorro de agua

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El sistema incorpora reciclaje automático de abrasivo, una bomba de hasta 94,000 psi y software CAD/CAM para programar y supervisar el corte de piezas en diferentes materiales.

Weldon CNC Cylindrical Grinder Supports Lights-Out Manufacturing

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Weldon Solutions introduces the Midas Series CNC cylindrical grinding platform, designed for high-production between-centers and chucking applications with automation-ready capabilities.

U.S. Bans Imports of Foreign Humanoid, Other Mobile Robots

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

The ban, meant to protect against national security concerns, applies to new models of humanoids, quadrupeds and power inverters. 

Grob Systems Five-Axis Machines Support High-Precision Machining of Complex Parts

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Grob Systems features its G150 and G550 five-axis universal machining centers in live demonstrations with Lang Technik USA and YG-1 Tool Co.

Proyecto desarrolla paneles compuestos termoplásticos para transporte

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proyecto SUPERPAN, liderado por Birka Composites con AIMPLAS e IDEKO, desarrolla paneles reforzados multidireccionales con matrices termoplásticas para estructuras de transporte, integrando tecnología dual pullbraiding, curado UV y controladores en línea para automatizar la fabricación.

Hainbuch Workholding Systems Enables Quick Changeovers

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Hainbuch's Centrotex system enables complete clamping device changeovers in under a minute, with repeatability of 0.003 mm or less between the machine adapter and clamping device.

Yaskawa Compass 2 integra programación CNC y control de movimiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El software combina procesamiento de código G, planificación de trayectorias y diseño de interfaces con el controlador iC9200 y los servomotores Sigma-X para fabricantes de routers y otras máquinas CNC.

Vektek Guardian 2.0 supervisa la presión en múltiples dispositivos de sujeción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: El sistema monitorea continuamente uno, dos o cuatro circuitos por transmisor y admite más de 200 dispositivos para verificar la presión de sujeción en pallets almacenados, preparados o en proceso.

Sames Debuts Automatic Spray Gun for Industrial Coating Applications

| Products Finishing

The AVX Pro Airmix automatic spray gun is designed for wood and general industrial coating applications with integrated NFC connectivity and a custom indexed aircap system.

Optimización del compounding: cómo reducir ineficiencias en extrusión

| Plastics Technology México

Luis Roca, investigador de AIMPLAS, analiza las principales fuentes de ineficiencia en procesos de compounding —calidad, productividad, consumo energético— y las acciones correctivas para mejorar KPI en líneas de doble husillo, masterbatch, reciclados y bioplásticos.

Digital Media Sales Representative – Performance Digital

| Gardner Web

Hungry, consultative seller focused on our performance digital suite—lead gen (webinars, gated content, e-prints), direct traffic, retargeting, native ads, sponsored microsites, and performance tracking. Prospect, present ROI-focused solutions, close high-value deals to manufacturers/suppliers, and exceed quotas.

Engineering Technology Corp. Celebrates National Composites Week By Inspiring Utah’s Future Engineers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ETC partners with Beehive Science and Technology Academy for the “From Curiosity to Career” initiative, where future engineers will experience composites in action and gain insight into science, technology, engineering and composites careers.

First Strategic Acquisition Preps Afterwind for On-Site Wind Blade Cutting Expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An accumulation of Advantis A/S equipment, IP and technologies will strengthen Afterwind’s end-to-end recycling efforts and mark its entry into the Danish market.