Industrial Highlights from CES 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Alongside wearables and smart home gadgets, the Consumer Electronics Show had new launches for manufacturers, too.
Tungaloy Cutter Series Boosts Performance in High-Feed Operations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The DoFeedTri series features a high-rigidity body combined with double-sided inserts offering six cutting edges, providing cost efficiency and machining performance.
Fryer Five-Axis Machining Centers Provide 360-Degree Rotation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fryer Machine Systems' 5X Series features the Kessler tilting/rotary head, which provides 360 degrees of rotation and 200 degrees of spindle tilt.
Thermoplastic composite materials and processing interactions
David Leach | CompositesWorld
Selection of product material formats and their interactions with various process methods heavily influence a final TPC part’s properties and fabrication options.
Automation Solution Provides Flexible Loading of Up to Two Production Machines — From Milling to EDM
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Robot Compact 150 offers an ergonomic loading station for heavy workpieces.
Injection Molding and Machining Ultra-High-Performance Seals
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions pairs precision seal production processes and ultra-performance materials to meet the needs of critical mechanical systems in the most demanding of environments, even if seals are an afterthought.
Ventas de vehículos ligeros en México crecen en 2025
| Modern Machine Shop México
El mercado automotriz mexicano cerró 2025 con un desempeño positivo. Según el RAIAVL, las ventas de vehículos ligeros aumentaron de manera moderada, lo que confirma la estabilidad del consumo y la resiliencia del sector.
Why Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Technology; It’s Attention
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
To make manufacturing cool again, we need influencers, better pay, compelling stories and focused attention on innovation.
Concepts NREC Software Suite Enhances Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Concepts NREC introduces Agile Engineering Design System v2025.2 with advanced volute modeling, secondary flow capabilities and optimized manufacturing tools.
Airbus integra manufactura aditiva en producción aeronáutica
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Más de 25,000 piezas aeronáuticas impresas en 3D entran cada año en servicio en la flota de Airbus, con más de 200,000 componentes poliméricos certificados ya en operación.
Cleaning Technologies Group Promotes Jeff Mills
| Products Finishing
Mills bringing extensive experience and leadership to oversee the Ransohoff and Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics divisions.
AddMan Acquires Forecast 3D
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The transaction expands AddMan’s polymer 3D printing production capabilities and digital infrastructure. A regional hub: Forecast 3D’s capacity adds to the company’s existing Southern California presence.
Manufacturing Trends to Watch from CES 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Despite its more obvious focus on consumer tech, the show also featured significant announcements around industrial technology.
Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance
| Production Machining
A dynamic and universal standards framework that uses your unique workflow as the basis for your training program can optimize your training efforts.
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Applications are open for 2026 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three scholarships, given annually to full-time graduate or undergrad students in polymer science, composites, plastics or related fields, are now accepting applications until April 1.
Jetcam releases Expert v25 with sheet metal, composites fabrication enhancements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Version 25.12 release delivers intelligent material utilization and seamless license management for enterprise deployments.
Vulcan Shield Global to establish high-tech alumina fiber manufacturing plant in Hungary
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Investment in continuous alumina fiber textiles and yarn production strengthens Europe’s materials ecosystem and the supply of oxide continuous fibers.
Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
December GBI results reveal positive outlook for composites fabricators heading into 2026.
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Joby obtains second Ohio facility for dual-site eVTOL production strategy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional 700,000 square feet, to be operational in 2026, supports commitment to double aircraft production in 2027.
Scott & Fyfe appoints North American distributor for fiberglass CIPP system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Starting in 2026, Waterline Renewable Technologies will use its extensive network to distribute the Scottish textile company’s AlphaShield product for U.S. and Canadian pipeline infrastructure.
IFW realizes complex composite sandwich structures with AFP
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SHOREliner project demonstrates automated manufacture of topology-optimized aircraft fuselage structures showcasing digital process chain.
30 Under 30: The Momentum Continues
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Keenan Jensen joins this year’s 30 Under 30 for helping to advance Skuld’s CNC capability, complex tooling design and innovative lost-foam manufacturing processes.