Making MMT's "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" T-shirts a Community Moment

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

If you grabbed one of our MoldMaking Technology "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" t-shirts at PTXPO, listen up because we're turning this into a full-blown community moment.

TPC Tapes, Laminates and Panels Achieve Weight Reduction With Design Flexibility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Metyx showcases its expanding thermoplastic composite portfolio, spanning continuous fiber tapes, cross-ply laminates and sandwich panels for transportation, aerospace and industrial applications.

TERNAfil's Carbon-Ceramic Hybrid Fiber Wins Recognition at NRW Demo Day

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MAXCarbon technology, developed by the RWTH Aachen spin-off, took third place at the Hightech.NRW event in Essen, Germany.

Natilus Announces FAA-Assigned Project Number for Kona Blended Wing Body Aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Part 23 certification program is initiated for BWB regional cargo aircraft.

Navy 3D Prints F/A-18 Composite Repairs to Cut Downtime by 50%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A joint Navy development program is using additive manufacturing to put composite repair capability directly in the hands of fleet sailors, with flight testing planned for summer 2026.

ITHEC 2026 Conference Program Finalized, Registration Open

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Registration is open for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites, featuring latest developments in welding, repair, recycling, new processes, applications and much more.

Avanco Highlights Thermoplastic Composite Type 4.5 Pressure Vessels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Combining a plastic liner with thermoplastic composite (TPC) overwrap matches matrix polymers, enables additional benefits for storage applications.

Curve Works Receives Bureau Veritas Approval for 3D Composite Kits Made Via Reconfigurable Mold

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Adaptable mold pioneer in composite parts production for marine, architecture and other markets receives Approval in Principle from classification society for primary load-bearing maritime and shipbuilding construction.

FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.

FACC Expansion Adds Digital Twins, ATL, AFP and Pick-and-Place Cells for Aerostructures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Plant 3 adds 40,000 square meters plus digital workflows and automation for growth in composites and other parts production capabilities/capacity.

Jorgensen Coolant Systems Improve Filtration, Reduce Maintenance

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions’ FlexFiltration coolant management systems feature compact modular designs with advanced customization for integration versatility.

Moldmaking Index Holds Its Expansion in June as Exports and Employment Rebound

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Backlog slipped to the break-even line and production eased, but a sharp jump in exports and renewed hiring kept the market growing for a sixth straight month.

Production Machining's 2026 Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.
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Exportaciones manufactureras crecen 25.1 % en mayo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El aumento más significativo se observó en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para diversas industrias, con un 98.1 %.

Lon Thrasher Receives 2026 NASF Award of Merit

| Products Finishing

Thrasher, president and general manager of Palm Commodities International and vice president of NASF, was honored at SUR/FIN 2026.

Mikron Rotary Transfer Machine Supports Greater Part Diversity

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Mikron introduces the Multistar Next, a flexible CNC rotary transfer machine that combines high-speed production with full CNC control for electrical connector applications.

80% Bio-Based Epoxy Moves Ski Manufacturing Toward Zero-Impact Goals

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Sicomin’s GreenPoxy80 increases bio-based material by 60% over previous epoxies, developed for use in a ZAG touring ski that aims to push the use of sustainable materials to new levels.

Salt Spray Versus Cyclic Corrosion Testing: What's the Difference?

| Products Finishing

Both methods evaluate corrosion resistance, but they don’t always produce the same results. Understanding the key differences can help suppliers stay ahead of evolving automotive OEM requirements.

DN Solutions Multitasking Turn-Mill Center Expands Single-Setup Machining Access

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: DN Solutions showcases the DNX 2100SB multitasking turn-mill center, featuring twin turning spindles and a high-speed milling spindle for six-sided machining of complex parts in a single setup.

Seco mejora el control de viruta con portaherramientas Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos portaherramientas para insertos grandes combinan suministro dirigido de refrigerante a alta presión, doble sujeción y abrazaderas fabricadas aditivamente para aplicaciones de mecanizado exigentes.

Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.

Precision Machining Index Edges Higher in June, Extends Expansion to Six Months

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

New orders and production cooled from their spring highs, but stretching supplier lead times and rising optimism kept the market firmly in growth mode.