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BigRep Brings Desktop-Style Usability to Its Large-Format 3D Printers
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) specialist BigRep is adding upgrades for user friendliness and automation to its extrusion machines, including the newly introduced One.5X.
Sistemas de taladrado profundo Nagel ofrecen alta flexibilidad y automatización
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las soluciones de taladrado profundo de Nagel permiten configurar procesos para producción unitaria o en serie con altos niveles de precisión.
AEC Control Platform Streamlines Railcar Bulk Material Handling
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
VacTrac Atlas Series is a modular control platform designed to manage pumps, diverter valves and inventory devices for railcar unloading and high-throughput in-plant transfer systems.
From Shrinkage to Simulation: Mastering Warpage Compensation in Mold Design
| MoldMaking Technology
Understanding anisotropic shrinkage and geometry-driven warpage, designers use simulation, point mapping and feature alignment to virtually compensate parts, reducing costly trial-and-error tooling iterations significantly.
Vastex Industrial Infrared Tunnel Oven Manages Airflow for High-Volume Curing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
ERVP Series infrared tunnel oven is a modular three-chamber unit designed for high-volume curing of film, sheet, adhesives, coatings and parts.
Clariant celebra 50 años de retardantes de llama Exolit AP
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Clariant conmemora cinco décadas de su línea Exolit AP con el lanzamiento de una versión libre de SVHC con menos de 0.1% de melamina, en respuesta a la demanda de alternativas sin sustancias de preocupación en protección pasiva contra incendios.
Wall Colmonoy Launches Online Surfacing Alloys Hub
| Products Finishing
Wall Colmonoy’s surfacing alloys microsite will provide streamlined customer support for product selection and technical access.
México: crece la exportación de moldes y troqueles en abril
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El valor de exportación de moldes para metales, plásticos y troqueles alcanzó más de 77.7 millones de dólares en el acumulado enero-abril de 2026.
Airbus inaugurates second A320 Family final assembly line in Toulouse
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Second modernized assembly line in Toulouse will advance Airbus’ goal of 10 operational FALs by 2026 and trajectory toward 75 aircraft/month.
Assocompositi brings E-Learning Composite Academy training to Italian members
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Assocompositi will offer its members composite training through the E-Learning Academy “Composite Inside – Season 1” program, emphasizing the curriculum’s proficiency in comprehensive, cross-functional education.
REGENT completes Seaglider Manufacturing Facility dedicated to electric maritime craft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 255,000-square-foot facility in North Kingstown will serve as the global production hub for REGENT’s composite Seaglider vessels, supporting a $10 billion order book and $15 million in defense contracts.
Heatcon expands into Philippines with Asia-Pacific hub
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The aerospace composite repair leader will establish Heatcon Asia Inc., with operations expected to launch in Q2 2027 under a 25-year lease agreement.
Moore Brothers Co. joins 40OF yacht racing team as North American build partner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Rhode Island company joins a growing international development team, bringing its composites background to advance the full-foiling offshore race yacht project.
Rocklin Manufacturing Dot Peen Marker Enables Portable Marking
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Rocklin Manufacturing’s FlyMarker Mini 85/45 Plus dot peen marker features an 85 x 45 mm marking area for rapid permanent marking on various materials.
Herramientas motorizadas Platinum Tooling permiten operar a mayores rpm
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea de herramientas motorizadas Heimatec para torretas BMT amplía la capacidad de mecanizado con mayor velocidad y flexibilidad.
GKN Aerospace Collaboration Advances Additive Manufacturing for Aerostructures
| Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace signs a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. Wired in: The agreement will develop laser metal deposition with wire for large-scale titanium components.
KUKA Robotics Automation Solutions Simplify Machine Tending
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: KUKA Robotics highlights integrated robotic systems with CNC machine tool OEM partners and automation providers.
Should Your Shop’s Next Hire Be a Software Developer?
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Bringing software development in house enables shops to customize programs to their needs at a moment's notice, avoiding unsustainable workarounds in off-the-shelf software options, as shown through the story of SendCutSend.
Star Cutter Five-Axis Grinder Enables Flexible Tool Production
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Star Cutter’s FLX five-axis CNC tool and cutter grinding system supports versatile grinding applications and high-volume automated manufacturing.
Ingersoll Solid Carbide End Mills Target Aluminum, Stainless Steel Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the PrimoLine family of premium solid carbide end mills, engineered for high-performance machining of aluminum and stainless steel with application-specific geometries and extended reach capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence Approaches Expedite Engineering Workflows
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Machine learning models narrow down solutions in synthesis, compounding, product design, and more.
What Makes a Dedicated Email Work?
Alex Lytle | Gardner Web
We looked at over 150 dedicated emails (or “ePrints” as we refer to them at Gardner Business Media) sent across all of our brands over the last year to see what separates the high performers from the ones that get opened and forgotten. A few clear patterns emerged.