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Cleaning Technologies Group Promotes Jeff Mills
| Products Finishing
Mills bringing extensive experience and leadership to oversee the Ransohoff and Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics divisions.
GBI Ends Year With Decline but Signals Positives Ahead
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
The Finishing Index hit its lowest point of 2025, but survey results reveal reasons to be optimistic headed into 2026.
#economics
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.
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.
Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
December GBI results reveal positive outlook for composites fabricators heading into 2026.
#economics
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.
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.
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.
Hexagon Software Integration Enables Faster Programming for Complex Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The integration of Hexagon’s WorkNC CAM software and the cloud-based tool library is said to strengthen how CAM programmers apply validated tooling data and proven machining methods.
How I Made It: David Modig, Chairman of Modig Machine Tool
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
What traits prepare someone to take the reins of a machine tool OEM? Curiosity above all, according to David Modig, chairman of Swedish OEM Modig Machine Tool.
SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.
Mazak Turning Machine Enhances Part Processing Versatility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. introduces the Quick Turn 450MY multitasking CNC turning center with an extended bed length option for processing extra-long workpieces.
Centros de barrenado profundo y mecanizado Unisig para moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie USC-M, de Unisig, que combina barrenado profundo y fresado en una sola máquina, reduce tiempos de preparación y aumenta la flexibilidad en la producción de moldes.
Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.
Cobots Bring Custom Injection Molder Greater Flexibility
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Family-owned injection molder optimizes production with collaborative robots (cobots), realizing a return on investment in just 1,500 hours.
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.
AkzoNobel Advances Local Production of Interpon D3020 in India
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel deepens commitment to India’s architecture sector with its fluoropolymer powder coating, offering shorter delivery times and faster color matching.
Befra abre la puerta a la proveeduría plástica local en México
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante un encuentro de CANACINTRA León, Befra (grupo que integra a Betterware y Jafra), anunció su estrategia para fortalecer la fabricación de productos plásticos hechos en México.
Safran amplía capacidad industrial en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
La expansión de Safran en Querétaro refuerza la estrategia del grupo para aumentar capacidad productiva, consolidar la proveeduría regional y acompañar el crecimiento del sector aeroespacial en México en 2026.