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Precision Tooling Expertise Supports Truck, Aerospace Composite Parts Development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Lanulfi Moulds builds RIM, thermoforming, rotational molding and compression molding tooling for demanding truck and aerospace components, in addition to providing an integrated approach to tooling projects.
Digitally Qualifying LPBF Parts for Defense Applications
| Additive Manufacturing
EDF-funded DISCMAM project uses digital qualification to evaluate the integrity of LPBF-produced parts for demanding defense environments and applications.
CAM-TOOL Version 22 Focuses on Faster Programming and Smarter Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: CGS North America previews CAM-TOOL Version 22, featuring new automation, advanced toolpath strategies and enhanced 5-axis capabilities designed to improve mold manufacturing productivity.
Mastercam Toolpathing Software Streamlines Complex Part Programming
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Mastercam's EverPath Technology is an advanced toolpathing solution featuring adaptive algorithms, real-time collision awareness and automated toolpath optimization for high-speed, multi-axis machining.
Se fortalece la industria aeroespacial en Chihuahua
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa ATI invertirá 80 millones de dólares, en tanto que GKN Aerospace amplía sus capacidades de producción.
INA respalda la revisión del T-MEC con enfoque industrial regional
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La Industria Nacional de Autopartes respaldó la estrategia de la Secretaría de Economía en la revisión del T-MEC y planteó que el proceso debe trascender la actualización comercial para convertirse en una política industrial regional que preserve la alianza trilateral.
*New Series* The Making of a Manufacturing Professional: What the Early Years Really Look Like
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This ongoing series documents what becoming a manufacturing professional actually looks like in real time. Through weekly reflections and monthly check-ins, it follows the gradual build of skills, confidence and career ownership that rarely make it into highlight reels.
#workforcedevelopment
Polymer Cold Spray Research Leads to Rapid On-Site GFRP Repair Potential
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Rowan University researchers developed a cold spray technique that restores up to 80% of damaged composite material strength in just 30 minutes — compared to the 48-hour cure time required by traditional resin-based repairs.
European Circular Composites Alliance Working Groups Shift From Strategy to Action
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ECCA’s five working groups share progress on circular composites across vehicles, construction, aerospace and other industries, each with goals and priorities to translate that work into actionable items.
3D-FiberTrain Project 3D Prints TPC Rail Components for Velaro MS High-Speed Train
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering-led consortium developed a tool-free hybrid process combining large-format 3D printing and continuous fiber tape to produce a front apron and nose demonstrator on a Siemens Mobility’s train.
Open Fan Engine Passes Preliminary Design Review, Advances Flight Test Demonstration
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
With PDR complete, CFM is leveraging composite turbofan blade and turboprop expertise, maturing technologies toward full-scale front module in 8-meter test cell, ground and flight tests this decade.
AEERO Project Targets Quieter, Greener Heavy-Lift UAVs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Backed by the Eurostars program, the AEERO initiative is developing an integrated electric ducted-fan module for heavy-lift drones using natural fiber composites to tackle noise, vibration and sustainability challenges.
How to Counter Jaw Lift and Wear
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Jaw lift is a natural force that pushes parts ever so slightly out of the vise. Uncontrolled, it can throw ultra-precision parts out of tolerance. Careful planning can counter its worst effects.
SABIC PPS Compounds Enable High-Voltage Power Module Applications
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
SABIC introduces the LNP Thermocomp OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds, based on polyphenylene sulfide resin, offering high CTI ratings, impact strength and flame retardancy for IGBT and other high-voltage power module applications.
Additional 50% Tariffs Announced on Some Canadian Imports
Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected
The Trump administration announces several new tariffs, onshoring initiatives and trade deals.
#regulations
An Axiom of Injection Molding Success
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Axiom Group combines expertise in design, moldmaking and molding for a winning business formula in automotive injection molding.
Beehive Industries Expands Large-Format Metal AM Capacity with Nikon SLM Solutions Systems
| Additive Manufacturing
Beehive Industries announces a multi-unit investment in Nikon SLM Solutions' NXG 600E metal additive manufacturing systems for production of large components. Adding capacity: The announcement closely follows Beehive’s acquisition of two machine shops for further vertical integration.
United Machining Solutions Showcases Range of Precision Grinding, Machining Technology
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: United Machining Solutions showcases 17 CNC machines across its Mägerle, Blohm, Studer, Walter, Agie Charmilles, Charmilles, Mikron Mill and Step Tec brands.
Bravery and Focus: Navigating Moldmaking’s Next Chapter
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
AMBA conversations on leadership, AI and tariffs challenged moldmakers to embrace uncertainty with courage, focus and meaningful action.
Hexagon mejora la medición de geometrías complejas con Quindos 2026.1
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión del software de metrología incorpora monitoreo avanzado de CMM, escaneo más intuitivo, programación basada en CAD y herramientas ampliadas para análisis de engranes y trenes de transmisión.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Robotic Solutions Automate CNC Machine Tending
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. showcases LoadMate Plus and ARIA preengineered robotic machine tending solutions that provide flexibility and scalability for CNC mills and lathes.
VIDEO: Polestar 5 Flax Fiber Seatbacks Put Circularity By Design Into Production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Polestar's collaboration with Bcomp on the Polestar 5 interior, highlighted through CW content and this snapshot video, demonstrates how design for end-of-life recyclability and lightweighting can be achieved in a single production part.