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Mahr Optical Metrology Platform Features Mulitsensor Measuring Head
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Mahr Inc. introduces the MarSurf3D MS optical metrology platform, featuring a multisensor measuring head that integrates LED confocal, white light interferometry and focus variation technologies into a single system.
3D Printed Tooling for Automotive Crash Testing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Adapters and wire harnesses developed and 3D printed by Additive Printing Solutions (APS) improve data capture for impact testing.
Sodick Wire EDM Provides Micron-Level Accuracy for High-Precision Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Sodick Inc. introduces the AX350L wire EDM, an oil-based system engineered for extreme micromachining, featuring custom rigid linear motors and iGroove+ wire rotation technology for superior surface finishes and lights-out operation.
Airbus prevé crecimiento del tráfico aéreo en los próximos 20 años
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Según el informe Global Market Forecast 2026-2045, de Airbus, este incremento se debe al desarrollo urbano y a una mayor conectividad gracias a la eficiencia de los aviones.
Hamar Laser Surface Plate Calibration System Features Enhanced Software Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. showcases the L-703SP surface plate calibration system featuring the optional Lapping Line View software module and a A-703SP-LM-M mirrored surface-plate mounting fixture.
IMG Group Launches Everbio Innovation Hub to Advance Circular Polymer Technologies
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
IMG Group, parent of Evertis and Selenis, established the Everbio Innovation Hub to develop and scale recycled and bio-based polymer materials.
MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards Are Included in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
| Products Finishing
The Master Painters Institute’s MPI 505 standard has been incorporated into the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, marking the first inclusion of MPI’s updated industrial-focused 500 Series standards for mission-critical military fuel infrastructure.
Gabriel-Chemie lanza masterbatches PPA sin PFAS para extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Gabriel-Chemie incorporó masterbatches PPA sin PFAS ni silicona para películas sopladas, cast y tubería, en respuesta a la prohibición de PFAS en empaque alimentario establecida por el PPWR europeo desde agosto de 2026, con desempeño comparable a los sistemas convencionales.
CubCrafters Presents Turbine-Powered Carbon Cub ULT Aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sport aircraft highlights FADEC controls, STOL capability and composite construction, eligible under FAA's new MOSAIC rules.
GCAP Trinational Fighter Jet Program Takes Off With £4.6B Contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.K., Italy and Japan stealth aircraft program under the Edgewing joint venture are driving the next phase of key design and engineering activities for GCAP, featuring one of the largest composite parts ever built for a British military aircraft.
CompositesWorld Joins ITECH 2026 as Media Partner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CW is adding to the Bremen-based event’s comprehensive lineup of technical presentation, exhibitors and program tracks with a panel discussion on high-rate thermoplastic composites.
Stay Ahead of the Trends Shaping Manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Deep technical reporting alone can't keep pace with today's volatile manufacturing landscape. CompositesWorld and Gardner Business Media's new Manufacturing Connected platform is designed to help composites professionals see the bigger picture shaping their markets.
Connecting Manufacturers with Actionable Intelligence
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The geopolitical, economic and natural disruptions (extreme weather, pandemics) of the last few years suggest a new order. Manufacturing Connected reveals it.
Dürr Implements CO2-Efficient Paint Shop With Cross-Plant System Integration
| Products Finishing
Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal with a mid-2027 completion, integrating three facilities into one SCADA system with energy-efficient coating technology.
Index Multispindle Machine Boosts Output for Small-Parts Production
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Index Corp.’s Traub MS12-4 machine concept merges multispindle production with sliding headstock operation to boost the output of existing models.
MMT Chats: LSR, Five-Axis and the Next Generation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The tool and die manager at Applied Medical Technology has built advanced tool rooms across multiple industries. In this MMT Chat, he gets into what it actually takes to compete in medical moldmaking and where most shops get it wrong.
Kurt Workholding Short-Body Vises Provide High-Density Workholding in Compact Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Kurt Workholding introduces the TL4SCS and TL6SCS TriLock short-body vises, featuring the Carvesmart dovetailed quick-change jaw system for high-density CNC workholding applications.
Episode 70: An Interview With Rand Owens, GrayMatter Robotics
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Rand Owens, head of marketing and go-to-market at Graymatter Robotics, talks with Products Finishing about how the company has evolved from autonomous point solutions to full-factory AI.
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Zimmermann Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Enables Precise Machining of Large Structures
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Zimmermann Inc.’s FZU22 portal milling machine is well-suited for lighter weight applications on large structures with a working range up to 98" in the X-axis.
Ampacet lanza colorantes para PET sin dióxido de titanio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ampacet presentó HyperLustre, una colección de colorantes semitranslúcidos sin TiO2 para envases de PET en belleza y cuidado personal, disponible en seis tonos y compatible con procesos ISBM y de soplado por estiramiento.
Fraunhofer desarrolla sustituto de tejido biomimético con polímeros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Fraunhofer IAP y NMI desarrollaron un sustituto de tejido tricapa con polímero de acrilato de poliuretano, metaestructura 3D y colágeno electrohilado, que replica el comportamiento mecánico no lineal del tejido pericárdico natural y cuenta con biocompatibilidad confirmada.
Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.