From industrial filament winding to OOA defense and aerospace composites

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Evolving from its origins in filament-wound oil and gas parts manufacturing, Nammo Composite Solutions’ operations today focus on process optimization, training to meet defense and aerospace ramp-ups.

Jetcam software targets performance, streamlined workflows and ultra-fast nesting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Alongside Zünd, Jetcam International is offering the latest in composites automation with CrossTrack 6 and Expert v25 design and workflow management software.

Empresas globales evaluarán inversiones en economía circular en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Semarnat y el CADERR impulsan proyectos de economía circular para atraer inversión y fortalecer el desarrollo sustentable.  

Línea de fresas de Ceratizit mejora el mecanizado de superaleaciones

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea Monstermill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incorpora nuevas geometrías, recubrimientos y configuraciones de 4, 5 y 6 labios para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel y titanio, con mayor estabilidad térmica, menor desgaste y mejores acabados superficiales.

A Hybrid Approach to Digital Transformation

| MoldMaking Technology

Technology must prioritize workforce needs over forcing adaptation, as 70% of digital transformations fail by overlooking essential human factors.

Industria automotriz: exportaciones suben 2.3 % en enero

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En enero se exportaron 224,528 vehículos, lo que supone un crecimiento del 2.3 % respecto al mismo mes de 2025.

Emco Gantry Milling Machine Features Large Working Area in Compact Footprint

| Modern Machine Shop

The Powermill G3 PC3 features a robust, compact structure and Industry 4.0 digital solutions. 

Mel Composites announces expansion plans, highlights custom core kitting and foam engineering

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Precision core kits designed to remove complexity and Evonik foam solutions cut production time and improve composites performance.   

Pressure Measurement Basics for Single-Screw Extruders

| Plastics Technology

Measuring pressure at key locations in an extrusion line helps you analyze the process while enhancing safety. Here’s what you need to know.  

Understand the Value of CONTRAX

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This new contract manufacturing exposition offers a great opportunity to present your shop’s capabilities and advantages to potential customers looking to partner with new, advanced components and services providers.

FGIA Updates Anodized Architectural Aluminum Document

| Products Finishing

Updated standard document AAMA 611-26 “Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum” specifies anodic coating testing procedures and requirements.

SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.

ETC composites technologies align with European regulations, quality requirements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Engineering Technology Corp. portfolio highlights include filament winding, winding design software, tensioning creels and wrapping solutions.

Metalworking Index Surges Into Expansion

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

January’s GBI: Metalworking results delivered an impressive start to 2026 with the strongest reading in over three years. 
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Engel refuerza su presencia en Monterrey

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Engel inauguró su nuevo centro técnico en Monterrey con un open house exclusivo para clientes y aliados, lo que marcó un hito en su crecimiento y en su cercanía con la industria del norte de México.

New CEO Named at CIRCOR

| Valve Magazine

Saif Siddiqui named CEO and Tony Najjar appointed vice chairman of the board.

Ideko celebrates 40 years of robotics, digitalization and advanced vision R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Over four decades, the Spanish research center’s activities have spanned precision machines and processes, manufacturing digitalization and precision robotics across metals and composites.

The world’s first 100% green carbon fiber, from Qatar

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries (GCFI) discusses capacity, strategy and why Qatar is planning to have the first operational carbon fiber production line in the region.

Alloy Ranger TE-4000 de Koslow agiliza la verificación de metales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El analizador portátil Alloy Ranger TE-4000 emplea el efecto Seebeck para identificar aleaciones en segundos, sin radiación y con diseño de fácil uso en control de calidad e inspección en campo.

A+ Composites demonstrates innovation with customized UD TPC tape variant portfolio

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: From concept to series production, A+ Composites supports with more than 250 tape variants and expertise across fiber reinforcement and TPC systems.

MSS Publishes Errata Sheet for MSS SP-160-2024

| Valve Magazine

The standard relates to valves for hydrogen fluoride alkylation service.