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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.
México se mantiene como el mayor mercado de exportación de Estados Unidos
| Modern Machine Shop México
El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial informó que México consolida su posición como el mayor mercado de exportación de Estados Unidos, fortaleciendo los lazos económicos de América del Norte.
Módulos de sujeción SMW Autoblok APS 138 listos para automatización
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los módulos de sujeción de punto cero APS 138-E y APS 138-I, de SMW Autoblok, ofrecen repetibilidad inferior a 0.005 mm, alta rigidez y compatibilidad universal con otros sistemas de punto cero.
Joint Project Proves Suitability of Snow Jet Cleaning Technology
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
A joint project investigated the material compatibility of the QuattroClean snow jet cleaning technology on product surfaces typically found in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries to build $120+ million composites line in Qatar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Line producing carbon fiber, composite tanks for CNG and H2 and other high-value products will build up the Middle East’s energy, mobility and industrial application capabilities.
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.
Free Educational Opportunities at PTXPO 2026
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
In addition to equipment displays and demos from the industry’s leading suppliers to meet your production needs, this March PTXPO will offer free educational resources to pad your plastics IQ.
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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.
Acceligence, Cetma DiMAT pilot project proves UAV concept development for SMEs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Digital twin technologies, high-fidelity simulation development and use of more sustainable materials de-risk and enable design to validation of UAV composite structures more rapidly, lowering entry barriers.
Uavos, Mira Composites perform test flight of ApusNeo HAPS aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The highly composite 18-meter-wingspan platform successfully obtained imagery from 3,000-12,000-meter altitudes, supporting its progress toward use in high-altitude missions.
Plastics Processing Index Drops in November, But Outlook Remains Positive
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Following a few months of slow, positive momentum, the Gardner Business Index drops to 45.0, down from a year-high 51.0 in October. The Future Business Index; however, remains steadily positive.
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Perspectivas para la industria manufacturera en 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Deloitte detalla las tendencias clave que la industria manufacturera debe seguir en 2026 para lograr mayor flexibilidad, resiliencia y descubrir nuevas oportunidades.
FARO Handheld Scanner Enhances 3D Measurement Capabilities
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
FARO, a business unit of AMETEK Inc., introduces the HandyScan Black|Elite, a metrology-grade solution for precise and reliable scanning across diverse manufacturing applications.
MMT Chats: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.
Is There a Downside to Upskilling? No.
Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected
This machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions.
#workforcedevelopment
Precision Machining Index Declines in November
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
November saw a return to contraction after just one month in growth territory.
Video: Joining Technique Extends the Build Volume for Metal 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In this method developed by Synergy Molding Technologies, geometric features reinforced by laser cladding make it possible to build larger metal parts from segments printed on smaller, more affordable 3D printers.
Polímeros inteligentes: proyección y tendencias al 2035
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado de polímeros inteligentes crecerá hasta USD 16 mil millones en 2035, impulsado por materiales adaptativos y avances en 3D, biomedicina y el sector automotriz.
SecFund invests in CMC producer Arceon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbeon family of high-temp materials represents a leap forward for future space, aerospace and defense systems.
Jekta to begin flight tests in 2026 for second subscale seaplane
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Working in parallel, two 1:9-scale prototypes enable Jekta engineers to validate aerodynamic assumptions during the aircraft’s transition from water to air in preparation for a future full-scale composite aircraft.
HAIZEEKO project studies coatings, smart monitoring and eco-design for offshore wind structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Offshore wind blades and towers are consistently exposed to extreme environments, requiring novel material and technology solutions to improve their efficiency, sustainability and durability.
Maintaining U.S. Supply Chains with the Materials Already Here
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
The solution for shoring up U.S. manufacturing’s supply chain for metals could be right here.