JetZero breaks ground on Greensboro factory, reveals HQ plans

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

CFRP-intensive Z4 airframe will be up to 50% more fuel efficient, built in the most efficient and adaptable digital twin designed plant informed by The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita.

Software and Standardization Speed Orthopedic Implant Launches

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

One base CAD model, one standardized shopfloor approach. These ideas enable Mach Medical to get new orthopedic implants to market as much as 87% faster.

What Manufacturers Need to Know About Workplace Injuries in 2026

Brian Gerritsen | Products Finishing

The 2026 Travelers Injury Impact Report analyzed more than 1.2 million workers comp claims and their impact on the manufacturing industry.
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Arburg presenta la Allrounder Trend en su Open House Querétaro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arburg México introdujo la serie Allrounder Trend en el mercado mexicano durante un Open House en Querétaro con más de cien asistentes. La máquina eléctrica estándar, disponible en fuerzas de cierre de 500 a 2,000 kN, demostró un ciclo de 15 segundos en moldeo de PP con molde de cuatro cavidades.

Composites end markets: Energy (2026)

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Composites continue to drive energy innovations, from new materials and installations of recyclable wind blades to nuclear CMC and offshore oil pipelines.

Ross Double Planetary Mixer Handles High-Viscosity Materials for Laboratory Operations

| Additive Manufacturing

Ross Mixers’ DPM-10 double planetary mixer is designed for processing specialty materials in laboratory and pilot-scale operations with batch sizes from 2 to 12 gallons.

Aumentó 0.5 % el volumen de la producción manufacturera en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Por subsectores, la Fabricación de maquinaria y equipo, la Fabricación de equipo de computación y equipos electrónicos, así como la Fabricación de equipo de transporte también presentaron crecimiento en producción.

Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping U.S.-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.

The Best Advice My Father (N)ever Gave Me

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Matt Kirchner reflects on Father’s Day, on lasting advice his father gave him, albeit unknowingly, and on what manufacturers can learn from it.

Fresadora CNC Tormach 770MX incrementa potencia y velocidad de mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La versión actualizada de la 770MX incorpora mayor capacidad de husillo, control EtherCAT y mejoras en operación para aumentar productividad.

Interpon Energy Calculator Helps Manufacturers Reduce Powder Coating Costs, Emissions

| Products Finishing

The AkzoNobel Powder Coatings brand highlights Eco+ Cure, an expert-led analysis tool designed to help manufacturers improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs and reduce carbon emissions.

Plastixs Now Stocks 55-Gallon Drums of Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluid

| Plastics Technology

Plastixs, a supplier of equipment solutions for injection molding and material handling, announces it is now stocking 55-gallon drums of Paratherm heat transfer fluid at a central U.S. distribution facility for fast nationwide shipping.

Nikon Automated Microscope Reduces Human Error in Industrial Inspection

| MoldMaking Technology

Nikon Corporation introduces the Eclipse LV100AMS, a one-click automated microscope that integrates motorized control, automated image acquisition and AI-powered analysis into a single industrial inspection system.

Drop-In Materials? A Strategic Approach — Part 1: Mechanical Performance

| Plastics Technology

Beyond datasheets: Spot common pitfalls and accurately evaluate mechanical performance when choosing drop-in resins — first in a three-part series.

Walter Shoulder Milling Cutter Line Expands With Larger Diameter Options

| Modern Machine Shop

Walter USA extends the Xtratec XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter line with larger-diameter tool bodies designed for small depths of cut across a broad range of material groups.

DSH Technologies Relocates to Join Elnik Systems at North Carolina Headquarters

| Additive Manufacturing

DSH Technologies moves to Pineville, North Carolina, consolidating operations with sister company Elnik Systems. MIM and AM benefit: The move strengthens support for metal injection molding and metal additive manufacturing markets.

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Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

The MMT team is committed to bringing our audience what’s new and what works in the moldmaking industry. Here are five news items 

Unisig Expands Deep Hole Driling Tech Center

| MoldMaking Technology

UNISIG expands its Tech Center with a renovated space and more than $1M in equipment dedicated to research and development, strengthening its role in precision deep hole drilling process development and machine innovation.

NPE 2027 abre convocatoria para ponentes hasta agosto de 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS abrió la convocatoria para ponentes de NPE 2027 con cierre el 14 de agosto de 2026. Las propuestas pueden presentarse en dos formatos y en ocho ejes temáticos, que abarcan desde la regulación y la sostenibilidad hasta la automatización e innovación en materiales.

Airbus amplía su planta en Querétaro para fabricar puertas aeronáuticas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 646.7 millones de pesos, la expansión fortalecerá la producción de puertas para aeronaves de pasillo único y componentes para helicópteros, como parte de los planes globales de aceleración productiva de Airbus.

Additive Manufacturing Adds to Vertically Integrated Knowledge at Penn United

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The employee-owned manufacturer’s deep knowledge and experience in traditional manufacturing prepared it to adopt additive. Now, the investment is paying off.
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Fresa madre Star SU permite mecanizado de engranes en máquinas tipo suizo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie 8100 de Louis Bélet, distribuida por Star SU, permite producir engranes de paso fino directamente en máquinas tipo suizo sin necesidad de equipos dedicados.