Netstal Names Kevin Green President of the Americas

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Green will serve as the new managing director of Netstal Inc. and president of Netstal Americas.

Industria aeroespacial en 2026: producción y cadena

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La industria aeroespacial arranca 2026 con ajustes en la producción, nuevas inversiones y una profunda revisión de la cadena de proveeduría, mientras los fabricantes y proveedores buscan crecer con mayor estabilidad.

AM Expands Design, Production Freedom for Eyewear Manufacturer

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

By adopting AM, TPI has positioned itself as a one-stop shop for optical design services, manufacturing and distribution.

Single Pair Ethernet Provides a Single Digital Communication Technology for Industry

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

LSR Molding Dosing System Designed for Precision, Efficiency and Compliance

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The system offers a variety of features to successfully produce high-quality silicone parts with the most economic use of material, space, working time and energy.

Extended AkzoNobel Marine Coatings, Winning Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Shipping

| Products Finishing

An extended agreement with China’s Winning Shipping will supply Intersleek 1100SR and Intercept 8500 LPP for enhanced fleet efficiency and reduced emissions.

Materials Distributor Diversifies with Additive Manufacturing Production Business Within a Business

Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining

Howco Additive exists within a corporate structure built around distributing large metal products like oilfield pipelines, but is finding a way forward in 3D printing that branches into part production for hypersonics, aerospace and more.

Top Shops Benchmarking Survey FAQs

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CompositeWorld’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is gearing up for 2026. GROW Industrial Intelligence, the research arm of Gardner Business Media, offers some insights for taking the survey and interpreting the results.

PLASTICS y SPE se integran en una sola organización

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS y SPE formalizan su integración a partir de 2026 y crean una organización unificada que representa toda la cadena de valor del plástico.

Software 3D Scanner de Siemens mejora la eficiencia en la programación CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Optimize MyProgramming/3D Scanner integra análisis tridimensional y programación directa en el control para reducir tiempos, minimizar errores y optimizar la calidad en producción.

UTTN acerca a sus estudiantes a procesos reales de manufactura

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Universidad Tecnológica de Tamaulipas Norte (UTTN) fortalece su vinculación con la industria mediante visitas técnicas a empresas de manufactura, acercando a los estudiantes a procesos productivos y tecnología real.

Xaloy Launches AI-Powered Platform Aimed at Optimizing Polymer Processing

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Single platform consolidates Xaloy’s materials, application and component expertise.  

National Manufacturing Group acquires J.M. Hutton & Co.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strengthened metal forming and finishing capabilities add to NMG’s composites, thermoforming and operator cab fabrication businesses, building upon its vertical integration strategy.

Women in the Composites Industry gains nonprofit status

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Women in the Composites Industry (WCI) achieves 501(c)(6) nonprofit status, empowering women through networking, mentorship and leadership programs in the advanced materials sector. 

Mars Materials, NC State validate CO2-derived carbon fiber precursor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hydrogen cyanide-free, carbon-negative drop-in for carbon fiber production is found to be chemically identical to oil- and coal-based carbon fiber.

IDI Composite International expands production capacity, reduces lead times with third SMC line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its move in 2024, IDI has continued to position itself for growth to support OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and molders.

Autoclave delivery grows Abaris training equipment spectrum

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Slightly larger autoclave installation to improve material state management education and other class offerings.

Top 11 winners of JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Winners exemplify the breadth of composites innovation spanning recycling, renewable energies, aerospace, automotive and marine sectors. 

E-Learning Composites Academy forms composites training alliance with India’s LICT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital pedagogy and hands-on technical reality curriculum will accelerate composites manufacturing knowledge transfer and empower India-based professionals and companies.

From PMCs to sandwich composites: Tracing the path of test method standardization

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Over the decades, progression of PMC and sandwich composite test method development and standardization has been shaped by the requirements of the composites industry.

Focus on Process Optimization – Expansion of the Multi-Coupling System

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

The expanded service portfolio offers flexible solutions for a wide range of temperature control applications.

Balancing Cost, Precision and Speed in Label Application for Manufacturers

| Products Finishing

Modern paint masking solutions offer reliability and process simplicity.