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.