BMW Group Plant Leipzig Brings Terahertz-Based Measurement to Plastic Component Paint Inspection

| Products Finishing

In-line solution achieves digitalized nondestructive measurement of paint layer thickness for exterior plastic parts in series production for resource conservation and more accurate quality inspection deployment.

New Ways to Extend the Life of Electroless Nickel Baths

Michael Feldstein | Products Finishing

Electroless nickel (EN) baths tend to be limited by plating type. A new technique can extend bath life and offer shops a way to expand their offering.

Omax Waterjet Systems Enhance Cutting Precision

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Hypertherm Associates’ Omax introduces the Maxiem 1530X JetMachining Center with VersaJET five-axis cutting head and other advanced models for improved accuracy and efficiency.

July 2026: Flat-to-Down Price Trajectory for Volume Resins?

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

While uncertainty remains due to geopolitical risks, the sharp price escalation of nearly all resins has slowed and is reversing in some cases.
#economics

Rego-Fix Toolholding Systems Provide Swiss-Precision Accuracy, Repeatability

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Rego-Fix Tool Corp. showcases its ER collet and PowRgrip toolholding system to support high-performance machining across motorsports, aerospace, automotive and medical sectors.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Junio - Julio 2026 de PT México

| Plastics Technology México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición de junio – julio 2026 de Plastics Technology México.

MMT Chat: The Upfront Work Is the Work

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

With 30-plus years in the trade, Adler Industrial Solutions' Senior Tooling Engineer and Lead Estimator still comes back to the same principle: the more you invest before the job starts, the fewer problems you solve after it does.

Inserto Seco Double Turbo 11 mejora acabado en fresado a baja potencia

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto Double Turbo 11 está diseñado para operaciones de fresado en máquinas de menor potencia, con múltiples filos y mayor eficiencia.

VIDEO: Spiral TPC Finds Solutions to Scale Up TPC Recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Netherlands-based Spiral RTC details its journey from its early beginnings to its latest endeavors building end-of-life TPC recycling infrastructure in this snapshot video by Thermoforged.

Tungaloy Cutting Tool Supports Single-Pass Drilling, Chamfering

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill line to include pre-thread drills for standard tap sizes, combining drilling and chamfering in a single pass.

Webcast Auction Features Premier Moldmaking and CNC Machining Assets

| MoldMaking Technology

A July 23 auction offers moldmakers access to high-value CNC machining, EDM and mold-building equipment from a closed facility.

2026 Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.

Dyndrite Joins America Makes Initiative to Accelerate AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing Qualification

| Additive Manufacturing

Dyndrite, together with RTX and Mimo Technik, has been selected for the $2 million AIM-4AM program. Streamlined allowables: The initiative focuses on reducing the testing burden for LPBF-produced stainless steel through AI-driven risk modeling and statistically informed material allowables development.

Portable Hot Tip Sprue Cleaner

| MoldMaking Technology

Portable battery-powered cleaner quickly removes plastic from plugged sprues.

Mel Composites Supports ELA Aviation’s Next-Gen Gyroplanes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Spanish supplier continues to strengthen its position serving the AAM market with the delivery of foam core, woven fabrics, multiaxial reinforcements and vacuum consumables for ELA Aviation production models.

Haddy Demonstrates Agile LFAM Production with LPUSV Maritime Project

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

The LFAM specialist produced a functional, testable 3D printed carbon fiber semi-submersible vessel developed by HavocAI. Lead time speed: The vessel went from design to sea trial in just 9 days. 

Carbitex Launches the Center for Better Flex Educational Hub Dedicated to Performance Footwear

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Online resource from flexible carbon fiber materials innovator Carbitex aims to advance the understanding and improvements in flex, a low-engineered footwear property.

SABIC Launches 75% PCR-Based CFRP Compound

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

SABIC introduces its LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound, a PCR-based, carbon fiber-reinforced specialty material formulated with polycarbonate resin for consumer electronics housings and other large structural components.
#electronics

Biesterfeld Expands Syensqo Distribution to U.K. and Ireland

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Biesterfeld gains distribution rights for Syensqo’s aerospace composite products across the U.K. and Ireland as preferred European distributor.

Helix and Zoerkler Develop Ultra-Compact, Composite-Supported EPU for EVTOLs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Geared electric propulsion unit (EPU) architecture that is more compact and low mass than direct-drive systems can support AAM designers in optimizing air mobility space, weight and system efficiency.  

People in Composites: June 2026

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Velocity Composites, Fraunhofer IFAM, NCC, Natilus, Umoe and more announce new hires and internal organizational changes led by composites industry growth and momentum.

Manufactura de Nuevo León muestra ligeras señales de recuperación en mayo

| Modern Machine Shop México

En materia de inversión, el 22% de las empresas de la región reportaron haber realizado inversiones en maquinaria, equipo o construcción durante mayo.