Unifying Industrial Automation with a Single Communication Technology

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

The infrastructure that underpins the robots, conveyors and other components that automate manufacturing processes might seem like a complex web — but that’s starting to change.

Abre registro para Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El registro para Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 ya está abierto, con un programa técnico enfocado en reciclaje, extrusión y materiales PCR.  

Pursuing the Way of the Polymath

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

To excel in the current world of manufacturing, to achieve breakthroughs, attain innovation and succeed, mimicking the attributes of the polymath must become a key strategy for the modern business leader.

40 Under 40 Deadline Extended: Nominate Your Rising Stars Now!

| Products Finishing

The submission deadline for Products Finishing's 2026 program has been pushed to January 30 — giving you more time to spotlight standout professionals under 40 in surface finishing.

Silicon Carbide Static Chemical Mixer: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A static mixer gets an upgrade in both design and material in this week's Pic.

Why Attend PTXPO 2026?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO delivers moldmaking-focused exhibits, live demos, expert insights, networking, hands-on learning and experiences designed to help teams grow and compete.

Nueva versión 2025.08 de ModuleWorks incrementa eficiencia y seguridad en manufactura digital

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La actualización del software incluye algoritmos de desbaste inteligente, control dinámico de avances y visualización acelerada en GPU para optimizar tiempos de ciclo, calidad de piezas y seguridad de procesos.

DiMAT launches unified digital platform to simplify access to advanced manufacturing toolkits

| CompositesWorld

The platform makes all available toolkits accessible through a single secure identity provider to eliminate the need for separate credentials, fragmented billing systems or disconnected security models.

Emuge-Franken Tools Produce Self-Locking Threads

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken’s Threads-All / Aero Self-Lock Thread Mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth and a TiAlN-T46 coating, making them well-suited for demanding industry applications such as aerospace.

Dürr Builds AI-Focused, Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi EV Brand CEER

| Products Finishing

Dürr’s sustainable paint shop is transforming CEER’s EV manufacturing with zero-overspray tech, electric purification and modular AI systems that slash energy use and boost customization.

Avient demonstrates sustainable composite materials development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Avient's high-strength, lightweight thermoplastic and thermoset composites, including flame-retardant panels and ballistic-resistant materials, are designed for a range of industries and applications.

Firefly upgrades Alpha rocket to Block II for more responsive space missions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Block II configuration for Alpha includes enhanced length, stronger composite structures build, better thermal protection systems and in-house batteries and avionics.

Nammo partners with USA Skeleton for high-tech sleds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Nammo Composite Solutions teams up with USA Bobsled & Skeleton to craft advanced carbon fiber components for Skeleton sleds, bringing aerospace precision to the ice.

Boeing, Joby leaders speak at SAMPE 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Discover insights from open keynote speaker Dr. Bill Carter of Boeing and award keynote speaker Delphine Turpin of Joby Aviation on advancing composites, manufacturing and aerospace innovation at SAMPE 2026 in Seattle. 

Click Bond unites bonding science, fastening innovation with Brighton Science acquisition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Click Bond expands its ability to deliver measurable, scientific confidence from surface to structure.

Fiberglass Victoria repairs critical tsunami detection network infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Australian fiberglass company doesn’t take shortcuts restoring a structure that has to handle harsh environments with zero margin for failure.

Albany Engineered Composites partners with Astris AI for defense-grade generative AI deployment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flagship collaboration establishes blueprint for strengthening AES’ delivery of 3D woven composite replacements for critical titanium structures, and the U.S. supply chain as a whole, through secure, scalable AI.

ACS, FOL partner to revive Italian racing brand Promec

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Italian firms join forces to relaunch historic motorsport icon Promec, unveiling the PJ26 carbon fiber racing car for hill climb glory.

Saertex expands composites reach with NCF facility in China

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Saertex Group boosts presence in Asia with Saertex SCF China Ltd. in Pinghu, set to produce advanced carbon fiber textiles for wind, auto and aerospace starting March 2026.

Toray shows carbon fiber CO₂ separation membrane cuts biogas purification costs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In a 1-year trial with a sewage plant company, Toray’s CO2 separation membrane demonstrated 70% lower moisture removal costs, paving the way for scalable biogas purification.

Faro y Creaform reorganizan sus operaciones en Faro Creaform y Faro Insight

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Faro Technologies y Creaform, empresas de Ametek, integran sus capacidades de medición 3D y de captura de la realidad en dos nuevas unidades de negocio: Faro Creaform y Faro Insight.

Sustainable Approaches to Zinc Nickel on Electrical Vehicles

| Products Finishing

Key performance characteristics of zinc-nickel alloy are directly applicable to EV steel battery housing components and their requirements.