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Snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems: Thermoset performance at thermoplastic speeds
| CompositesWorld
The autoclave has long defined thermoset composites processing — snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems are built around the premise that it doesn't have to.
Tool Presetter or Laser Tool Setter? Or Both?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
There are advantages to measuring tools offline as there are on a machine tool. But shops might benefit the most by doing both.
FANUC Cobot Enables Portable Automation for High-Mix Tasks
| Modern Machine Shop
FANUC America Corp.’s CRX-3iA lightweight cobot offers a portable way to automate jobs such as welding, part handling, small assembly, screw driving, tool positioning and inspection.
Anillos de mandrinado de Dillon reducen tiempos de setup y mejoran concentricidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los anillos de mandrinado para mordazas de Dillon permiten mecanizar superficies con mayor precisión y reducen los tiempos de preparación sin necesidad de herramientas adicionales.
Metalworking Index Holds Expansion in May
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Employment led all components, but climbing material costs reading temper an otherwise steady month.
#economics
Is Faster Always Better When it Comes to Injection Molding Fill Times?
| Plastics Technology
Even a slow fill time — relative to injection speed settings — can be optimal if it means high-quality parts can be produced consistently.
Roboze Acquisition Builds Physical AI Layer for Distributed Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Roboze acquires Dimanex assets to integrate AI-driven supply chain solutions with high-performance 3D printing technology. Distributed manufacturing: The move will enable optimized on-demand production through a network of 3D printing hubs.
Hexagon Simulation Software Accelerates NC Program Verification
| MoldMaking Technology
Hexagon introduces the latest NCSIMUL release featuring Selective Simulation capability that uses GPU-accelerated Rest Stock Previews to provide earlier visibility into stock conditions.
Turnkey press systems target composite molding across thermoplastics, thermosets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Macrodyne Technologies showcases compression molding, RTM and prepreg press lines designed for complex composite part geometries and high-volume production.
Jergens Workholding Solutions Boost CNC Machining Productivity
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Jergens Inc. displays and demonstrates key product families, including its Ball Lock mounting systems, ZPS locking and locating modules, precision vises, MT-S Spindle Gripper and toggle clamps.
NGA Group: doce años de expansión culminan en cambio de propiedad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kastner GmbH y Verstraten GmbH completaron la adquisición del 49 % restante de Next Generation Analytics GmbH, concentrando ahora el 100 % del capital del grupo. La operación reorganiza la propiedad de un grupo especializado en maquinaria de extrusión, matrices de ranura, sistemas de prueba de películas y tecnologías de reciclaje.
Epsilon hits 100,000 large-diameter composite tube production using K1 process
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The milestone illustrates Epsilon’s filament winding, pultrusion and postprocessing capacity maturation and complete development chain assets, capable of supporting European customer production ramp-ups.
Composites United opens applications for 2026/27 composites trainee program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The two-semester program, running October 2026 through March 2027, combines structured lecture coursework at German research institutions with an optional industry thesis project.
#workforcedevelopment
Amcor lanza envases PP para porciones en servicios de alimentos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Amcor presenta PP Revolution, una línea de dip cups de polipropileno para porciones individuales de aderezos y salsas, disponible en 10 tamaños y diseñada para sustituir las soluciones de poliestireno, con cumplimiento de las regulaciones EPR.
Penn State Behrend To Host Emerging Technology Conference
| Plastics Technology
Two-day conference features morning presentations across three tracks and three-hour tutorials in the afternoon.
Exportaciones de vehículos ligeros crecen pese a menor producción en mayo
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
México produjo 342,926 vehículos ligeros en mayo de 2026, una baja anual de 3.7 %, mientras que las exportaciones aumentaron 1.7 % y las ventas internas avanzaron 4.95 %, de acuerdo con el RAIAVL.
Instant-cure UV LED coatings eliminate VOCs, reduce facility footprint
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Allied UV’s UV LED coating systems cure instantly without volatile organic compounds or hazardous air pollutants, with solutions tailored through experienced process integrator partnerships.
Surface intelligence platform targets surface preparation verification for composites bonding
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Brighton Science’s Surface Analyst technology measures water contact angle to verify cleaning, plasma treatment, peel ply removal and other preparation processes before bonding or coating operations.
Rotoplas gana Premio LOGRA 2026 por transición a energía renovable
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Grupo Rotoplas obtuvo el segundo lugar en la categoría PLANETA de los Premios LOGRA 2026 de Pacto Global México por su transición tecnológica en plantas de manufactura, mediante la migración de la fabricación de tinacos del proceso de rotomoldeo al de soplado, con una inversión de 620 millones de pesos ejecutada entre 2024 y 2025.
Moyá y cuatro aliados forman técnicos en fabricación de moldes
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con el respaldo de Arburg, Meusburger, Hermle y la UTC, Moyá forma a jóvenes de Corregidora, Querétaro, en la fabricación de moldes de inyección en un entorno productivo real. El programa culminará con la exhibición del molde en colaboración con Arburg en Plastimagen.
Meviy incorpora función de dimensionado y tolerancias por lote para mecanizado CNC
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La actualización del servicio Meviy permite definir tolerancias de múltiples agujeros de forma simultánea, optimizando el flujo de trabajo en fresado CNC.
Leading Through Conflict and Crisis: Building Stronger Leaders Across the Family Business
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Three sibling CEOs share how intentional roles, shared values and disciplined communication drive consensus and resilience during crisis leadership.