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NC State Awarded Department of War-Funded METAL Hub to Advance US Metals Workforce
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
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Dr. Volker Nilles asume la dirección ejecutiva de Arburg
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg designa a Dr. Volker Nilles como CEO a partir de enero de 2026 y refuerza su estructura directiva y su estrategia de crecimiento global.
Phillips Federal Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Containerized AM Systems
| Modern Machine Shop
Phillips has entered into a contract with the U.S. Army to deliver containerized Wire Arc Hybrid Manufacturing units, integrating additive manufacturing and CNC machining into a single solution.
Adopción tecnológica en la industria manufacturera mexicana
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Los Censos Económicos 2024 muestran el nivel de adopción de tecnologías como robótica, inteligencia artificial, software de análisis de datos, nube, impresión 3D y ERP en los principales subsectores de la manufactura en México.
Shop Talk: Shop Hazing Rituals
| MoldMaking Technology
Spotting blue and “box stretcher” pranks taught humor, humility and awareness — lessons hidden in harmless laughs.
Former CEAD experts launch Dutch Boat Factory
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Maarten Logtenberg and Charlène van Wingerden take the helm at the newly established Dutch Boat Factory B.V., inheriting assets to efficiently, sustainably build scalable 3D printed boats.
Atomic-6 composite Space Armor tiles to fly in upcoming spacecraft missions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Portal Space Systems has purchased the fragmentation-resistant, RF-permeable tiles for initial deployment, testing and future spacecraft design integration.
Ceratizit Face Milling Cutters Enhance Cast Iron Machining
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Ceratizit USA introduces the MaxiMill S-Power series, designed with double-sided indexable inserts and innovative clamping for improved feed rates and surface quality in cast iron applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ModuleWorks Software Update Enhances Machining Simulations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
ModuleWorks GmbH introduces the ModuleWorks 2025.12 release, featuring capabilities for three-axis machining, feed control, adaptive roughing, deburring and swarf machining.
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.
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.