TPRC lab adds press and rheometer systems for thermoplastic composites research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A Pinette PEI consolidation press and an Anton Paar rheometer will boost laminate manufacturing and characterization capabilities.

Nano Dimensions sells MarkForged to Stratasys

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In a $42.5 million transaction, MarkForged’s continuous carbon fiber AM technology, materials and reseller network are to fill a gap in Stratasys’ composite material offerings. 

CW Tech Days virtual workshop targets thermoplastic composites for aerospace structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This free June 24th CompositesWorld event, sponsored by Composites One, Pacific Coast Composites and Albany Engineered Composites, features expert presentations on high-rate TPC manufacturing, in situ AFP, injection overmolding, welded assembly and more.

SABIC launches Ultem reactive oligomer for tough, lightweight aerospace composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toughening agent, made for composites used in primary and secondary aerospace structures, delivers up to 50% loading by weight and up to 140% toughness-stiffness balance improvement.

Strohm enters Egyptian market following TCP flowline contract

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strohm wins its first Egypt contract, supplying a 2,000-meter carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 TCP flowline for the WDDM offshore project at a 600-meter water depth.

Kineco Group order buildup highlights rail interior ambitions for India and beyond

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Supported by global acquisitions in Denmark and the U.K. Kineco secures landmark contracts for 100 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, pushing its consolidated order book past ₹3,000 crore and positioning it for other export markets.

Stratview Research white paper analyzes AI shift in composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

While many composites processes remains largely manual, this free white paper breaks down how AI is starting to change that, from material waste and outdated tracking systems and inefficiencies, and what's still holding it back.

Performing Complex Processes in Fewer Touches

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

High-end, complex parts and staffing the machines that make them are perennial bugbears for job shops. In this recap of DN Solutions’ 2026 Manufacturing Without Limits event, see the technology and software the OEM showcased to meet both these needs.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships

| Modern Machine Shop

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees. 

Allied UV Expands In-House Testing Capabilities With Automated Cosmetic Coating Line

| Products Finishing

Integrated UV and UV-LED curing will enhance in-house testing, formulation development and customer support.

ABB Robotics Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell Automates Sanding and Polishing

| MoldMaking Technology

ABB Robotics introduces the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, a plug-and-play solution that reduces programming time by up to 90% and enables fast ROI with no need for robotics expertise.

Corotec’s NoZone Ozone Destruction System Makes for Cleaner, Safer Air

| Plastics Technology

System pulls ozone-laden air through a specially designed canister before it ever reaches the blower.  

How Might You Use a Desktop CNC Swiss-Type?

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

This compact machine could be valuable for education and training purposes as well as low-volume production work that shops might not want to run on their traditional Swiss-types.

Robotized Wet Spray Line Handles Parts for Aesthetic, High-Heat Automotive Environments

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Lima-based PPG Coatings Services highlights its specialization in high-volume parts manufacturing and distribution via auto exhaust components.

ICYMI: May 2026 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

Spring turned to summer and readers turned to resin pricing and economic forecasts, with columns on pricing and economics were among PT’s most-read.

ANCA Tool Grinding Software Boosts Productivity

| Modern Machine Shop

ToolRoom RN35 features feedrate optimization, airtime reduction, faster digitizing operations and more for cutting tool manufacturers.

Sistema de medición láser Hamar acelera calibración de superficies

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema L-703SP de Hamar Laser permite calibrar placas de superficie con alta precisión y mayor rapidez en la recolección de datos.

Thought3D Enhances Filament Management with Drywise v1.5

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Material reliability specialist Thought3D announces two updates to its Drywise filament drying system, engineered to eliminate key workflow bottlenecks. 

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| Production Machining

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

Exportaciones manufactureras de México crecen 34 % en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con la Balanza Comercial de Mercancías de México, las exportaciones de manufacturas alcanzaron 65,687 millones de dólares en abril de 2026, impulsadas por alzas en minerometalurgia, alimentos, equipos eléctricos y electrónicos, y productos automotrices.

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| MoldMaking Technology

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications

| Production Machining

Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.