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Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp extends biomaterials presence
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Comprehensively representing biomaterials from cultivation to industrial production, the Bio-Materials Village comprises 14 Alliance members, award-winning and shortlisted developments, and an organized round table.
PTXPO 2026: What AM Professionals Should Know Before the Show
| Additive Manufacturing
The 2026 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) offers insights into AM’s growing role in the plastics industry through educational programming, AM exhibits and networking opportunities.
How Manufacturing CEOs Are Rebuilding Strategy Amid Tariffs and Talent Gaps
Brent Donaldson | Manufacturing Connected
Tariffs, shifting costs and talent gaps are reshaping the math for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Mike Sibley explains how smart CEOs are reworking pricing, workforce and investment decisions instead of waiting for stability.
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Transceptor Microgage de Pinpoint Laser Systems optimiza la alineación de precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema Microgage Transceiver, que integra transmisor láser y receptor digital de doble eje en una sola unidad compacta, ofrece mayor exactitud y facilidad en tareas críticas de alineación industrial.
Turning Tariffs into True Landed Cost
Brent Donaldson | Manufacturing Connected
If tariffs aren’t built into your landed cost, your margins are guesswork at best. How to recalibrate the accounting.
#economics #workforcedevelopment
Cinco tendencias clave para la robótica industrial en 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Con un valor de mercado de más de 16,700 millones de dólares, la demanda de robots industriales está impulsada por innovaciones tecnológicas, fuerzas del mercado y nuevos campos de negocio.
Alianza fortalece impresión 3D ortopédica en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Create it REAL y Vitalitecs sellan una alianza para ampliar el acceso a la impresión 3D y a flujos digitales para órtesis y prótesis en México.
Avient Expands Range of Nonhalogen Flame-Retardant TPEs
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New OnFlex thermoplastics elastomers developed for enhanced flame retardance, mechanical performance and cost efficiency.
GrayMatter Robotics Named DOD Maintenance Innovation Challenge Finalist
| Products Finishing
GMR-AI platform, presenting surface preparation, coating and inspection in one process, is designed to provide geometry-agnostic adaptive automation for defense MRO operations.
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Names New President
| MoldMaking Technology
Hendrie Viktor succeeds retiring President Mark Smith, bringing more than 20 years of ZEISS leadership experience to the role.
LEAM Technologies to present LFAM thermal control results in Feb. 24 webinar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
One-hour webinar hosted by MTC, IMechE and AMUK to cover LFAM processing techniques, applications, sustainability and material innovations with LEAM, Airtech and MTC experts.
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ZeroAvia cuts down workforce, delays ZA600 H2 powertrain certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The H2 propulsion company has reduced its workforce by about 50% and revised its certification strategy, delaying full ZA600 H2 powertrain approval while prioritizing certification of its fuel cell system.
Ideko participates in ROBOCOMP project for flexible, zero-emissions aerospace manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Precision and digitization contributions replacing heavy machinery with flexible robotic cells enable critical machining operations on carbon fiber parts and other production processes to be adapted and scaled.
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Mikrosam composites processing technology facilitates automation democratization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Composites manufacturers are able to gain greater control from material prep to final part via Mikrosam’s AFP/ATL, rewinding, prepreg slitting and winding solutions.
CRP Technology, CRP Meccanica boost Alpine Hy6 concept car with 3D printed intake
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A monolithic intake plenum and manifold system, 3D printed with Windform SP CFRTP materials, improves sealing reliability and structural stability for Alpine’s hydrogen V6 engine.
High-performance Dawn Aerospace spaceplane iteration is in production following 15 flight tests
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From 2023 to 2025, the company’s Aurora suborbital platform has demonstrated rapid testing and relentless innovation leading to its next goal: reaching a 100-kilometer altitude multiple times a day.
Thermoset TopCon 2026 first keynote navigates AI in business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SPE Thermoset Division announces Matt Seitz’s presentation on AI’s benefits for manufacturing, including adoption trends, case studies and practical strategies.
CW Top Shops 2026 is live — take the survey!
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Gain a better understanding of your company’s key performance metrics and how you measure against others in the composites industry. The survey will remain open through March 31, 2026.
ICYMI: January 2026 Roundup
| Plastics Technology
New year, new engaging articles from Plastics Technology. Readers marked the start of 2026 by learning about everything from twin-screw extrusion (myths and screw cleaning) to cobots, simulation, high-performance seals and more.
High Quality Standards Lead to Growth for Top Shop
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
2025 PF Top Shops winner Akron Plating Co. meets high quality standards by prioritizing the needs of its customers, facility and employees.
Mazak Open House Demonstrates Advanced Machining Technologies
| Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. hosts two-day event at its Orlando Technical Center featuring live demonstrations of QTE-100MY multi-tasking machine, Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center and Syncrex 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine.
Umicore Hard Gold Electrolytes Optimize Layer Thickness Distribution
| Products Finishing
Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions offers Auruna 526 and Auruna 527 electrolytes that provide uniform gold deposition for material efficiency when coating technical components amid high precious metal prices.