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Sales decline but operational efficiency boosts EBITDA margin in SGL Carbon Q1 2026 results
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sales pressure from subdued demand in key segments weighed on SGL Carbon’s first-quarter performance, but profit margin improvements and strategic cost discipline underpin an unchanged forecast.
CRP Group CNC machining, Windform composites services support Italian Formula student team
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-tech manufacturers CRP Meccanica and CRP Technology produce aerodynamic components for MoRe Modena Racing team’s U.S. debut in Formula SAE Michigan.
360-Degree Inlet Manifold Block Boosts Mold Assembly Flexibility
| MoldMaking Technology
FB360 manifold block enables full inlet rotation, improving mold assembly flexibility, sealing reliability and cooling system performance.
BMW digitaliza inspección de pintura en plásticos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La nueva tecnología permite reducir desperdicios, automatizar inspecciones y mejorar el control de calidad en componentes plásticos exteriores.
Dillon Jaw Forming Rings Streamline Installations, Reduce Setup Times
| Modern Machine Shop
Dillon Manufacturing Inc. offers jaw forming rings that attach without tools, provide a jaw surface true to the machine centerline and automatically compensate for jaw lift.
Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Platform Updates Improve Production Accessibility
| Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys introduces new materials for FDM, PolyJet, P3 DLP and SLA technologies along with GrabCAD Print Pro software enhancements for faster, more accurate and scalable workflows.
Hainbuch ID Clamping Mandrel Boosts Machining Stability
| Production Machining
Hainbuch’s Maxxos T-212 mandrel features a hexagonal pyramid clamping interface to increase torque transmission and resistance to vibration.
Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes Romi ofrece estabilidad en piezas complejas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El modelo DCM 620-5X combina rigidez estructural, capacidad de mecanizado simultáneo y control térmico para aplicaciones de alta precisión.
Broad-based growth fuels record reading for composites index
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
Biggest jump since 2021 fuels fourth straight expansion, with momentum building despite mounting material cost pressures.
Vecoplan impulsa reciclaje con la línea de trituradores VIZ
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, Vecoplan presenta su línea VIZ de trituradores, diseñada para procesar una amplia variedad de plásticos.
Non-Return Valve Repeatability: Worn Components or Faulty Process Parameters
| Plastics Technology
Conduct shot-mass repeatability studies to assess non-return valve performance and avoid unnecessary valve replacements and downtime.
Baileigh Industrial Gear-Head Engine Lathes Boost Part Production
| Modern Machine Shop
Baileigh Industrial introduces its line of gear-head engine lathes, engineered for built-in safety and designed to increase output in production-driven shops.
When Size Dimensions Aren't Enough
Mason Wilson IV | Modern Machine Shop
A lot of what makes modern machining difficult isn’t whether a dimension falls within tolerance; it’s whether the shape actually works once the part is in service. That’s where contour measuring instruments comes into play.
An Upstream Look at Coatings Technology
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Orange peel, pinholing, inconsistent cure — many finishing headaches start in the formulation lab. A look at ACS 2026 reveals how ingredient-level innovations are delivering real solutions for industrial coaters.
Weiler Abrasives Achieves Climate Leadership Recognition
| Products Finishing
Weiler Abrasives is one of 11 abrasives companies to achieve recognition from Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers (SEAM) for greater than 4% emissions reduction in the 2024 fiscal year.
Equity Group Acquires Polymer Materials Businesses To Combine Into Compounder
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Domo Engineered Materials and Radici Group High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals Business are combining to increase scale and resilience.
Sector manufacturero de Norteamérica respalda el T‑MEC
| Modern Machine Shop México
Asociaciones del sector manufacturero de Canadá, Estados Unidos y México se reúnen en Washington para pedir la preservación del T-MEC y del libre comercio en Norteamérica.
The Value of Replaceable-Insert Drills Given Rising Carbide Costs
Derek Korn | Production Machining
When do replaceable-insert drills make more sense than solid carbide? Answering this question requires close examination of productivity.
Making Every Cycle Count — Best Practices in Maintenance for Maximum Uptime
| MoldMaking Technology
Plastics processing equipment works hard around the clock. In many operations, unplanned downtime is too expensive to contemplate.
Evaluating drape and impact performance of 2D and 3D woven composites
| CompositesWorld
A recent study demonstrates how advanced textile architectures are shaping the future of damage-tolerant and impact-resistant composite materials for defense.
Janicki to compete in 2026 Ski to Sea Race using company-built, aerospace-grade composites equipment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An employee team is entering the relay race with in-house-manufactured skis, bikes, canoes and kayaks that demonstrate Janicki’s proven expertise and explorative manufacturing approaches.
Reviving Moldmaking Through Hands-On Mastery
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Penn State Behrend’s veteran instructors teach through mold autopsies, live industry projects and DoD-backed CNC bootcamps, blending craftsmanship with technology.
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