IACMI Launches ‘Make It In America’ National Outreach Campaign
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
National outreach campaign to raise awareness of careers in advanced manufacturing and help fill the 3.8 million jobs needed by 2030.
#workforcedevelopment
CheFEM 3 simulation platform being used for LH2 tanks, CCS pipelines and airplane fuselages
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Composite Analytica combines physics-based simulation with select AI features to predict permeation, degradation and failure, reducing testing and development costs.
Mitsubishi Chemical to double Aichi, Sacramento carbon fiber plant production capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strengthened carbon fiber capacity will support high-end applications in sport, aerospace, hypercar and others in Japan and across the U.S.
Tungaloy Coated CBN Grade Boosts High-Speed Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the BM05M coated CBN grade, designed for high-speed continuous cuts with enhanced wear resistance.
Nuevas guías ortopédicas en PEEK sustituyen al metal
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Syensqo, Hanisch Medical y TechImport lanzan guías quirúrgicas en PEEK hasta 70 % más ligeras y radiotransparentes, lo que mejora la precisión y la visibilidad intraoperatoria.
Wittmann Doubles Production Capacity With Chinese Plant Expansion
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Global plastics equipment manufacturer plans to produce 100 injection molding machines at expanded 20-year-old site, which also features technical training and R&D.
#workforcedevelopment
Relearning Common Courtesies in the Workplace
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
As new members are phased in to the workforce, gentle but firm reminders about workplace etiquette and what is considered respectful behavior can go a long way.
#workforcedevelopment
Advanced Polymerics Permacorr Coating Mitigates Corrosion Under Insulation
| Products Finishing
Through extensive testing, the chemically bonded ceramic coating designed for carbon steel assets in oil, gas and biopharma industries demonstrated no observable deterioration.
Auburn University grows composites research, programs and capabilities via CF3D Enterprise cell
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Auburn’s Applied Research Institute is strengthening its hypersonic initiatives with Continuous Composites and its engagement with government, industry and defense partners.
Big Dog Adhesives launches Reload adhesive system with reusable cartridges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Foil-based technology reduces waste, improves workflow efficiency and maintains precise two-component ratio control for composites bonding.
AAMMC Tech Hub competes for $220 million implementation grant
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Tech Hub proposes a pathway from innovation to production in the Inland Northwest through large-format composites prototyping, process validation and workforce training in one consolidated ecosystem.
IC-CNR, ENEA use Avizo Software for CT porosity analysis of CFRP
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Project demonstrates efficiency of X-ray NDT for composite material structural analysis in monolithic and sandwich materials.
Mel Composites delivers hull infusion for Técnico Solar Boat project’s hydrogen-powered boat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The São Gabriel 01, a culmination of the Portuguese student team’s hydrofoiling vessel expertise and Mel’s bespoke composites package, will race in upcoming international competitions.
SPE ACCE 2026 is now open for papers, sponsors and exhibitors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites remain central to solving the technical demands of next-gen transportation and advancing mobility headed into 2026, the central theme to next year’s technical program.
Sabic amplía capacidad de oligómeros PPE para IA y 5G
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La ampliación de la capacidad de Sabic en oligómeros PPE busca garantizar un suministro ágil para PCB y reforzar su oferta de materiales avanzados para IA y 5G.
What Makes High-Volume Machining Different?
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
The same principles that make a good low-volume process also make a good high-volume process. The difference is that production requires you to be intentional everywhere you used to rely on instinct.
Vericut 9.6 incorpora flujos de trabajo con inteligencia artificial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La última versión del software Vericut, 9.6 integra herramientas de inteligencia artificial y mejoras orientadas a la productividad para simplificar flujos de mecanizado y optimizar la colaboración en planta.
VIDEO: From Basement Beginnings to 3D Printing Success
Julia Hider | MoldMaking Technology
Zero Tolerance grew from humble beginnings into a moldmaking powerhouse by blending traditional machining with innovative plastic and metal 3D printing.
Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Composites solve performance, weight, durability challenges and more in a variety of industrial applications. Recent notable examples include fire truck pumps, biogas reactor tanks and shipping pallets.
ABB Robotics' AI Assistant Enhances Robot Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ABB Robotics introduces the RobotStudio AI Assistant, leveraging generative AI to simplify robot programming and boost productivity for users across industries.
Hubbard-Hall Acquires Assets of JSA/Metalline
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Hubbard-Hall expands geographic reach, prioritizing customer service, providing hands-on technical support and strengthening strategic alliances with key suppliers.
LS Mtron IMM Expands Chicago Facility
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The maker of injection molding machines has expanded its technical center outside of Chicago, taking over an entire building it had shared since 2018.