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

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.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 150: G-Code Macro Advanced Mathematical Operators by Controller

David Wynn | Production Machining

A breakdown of G-code macro keyword functions across a range of major controllers. 

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.

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.

How The Coatings Industry Can Support a Sustainable EV Marketplace

Brian Budzynski | Products Finishing

The global electric vehicle market has been on a steady rise for more than a decade, but with slow adoption in the U.S. relative to the rest of the world, what can the coatings industry do to support OEMs?

Fives Horizontal Boring Mill Boosts Productivity in Large-Part Machining

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Fives Group showcases its Giddings & Lewis horizontal boring mill, offering modular, configurable setups designed to reduce setup time and maximize throughput for complex, large-component manufacturing.

MAAG lanza M²-USG, nueva generación de peletizado subacuático

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MAAG presentó el M²-USG, sistema de peletizado subacuático en hebra con rotor de 200 mm y 36 cuchillas, disponibilidad operativa superior al 99% y capacidades de hasta 24,000 kg/h en la versión de 1,200 mm, con monitoreo continuo por sensores y arranque optimizado para materiales de alta temperatura.

Select Machining Technologies Five-Axis Streamlines Large-Part Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Select Machining Technologies highlights the Soraluce FP60 five-axis floor-type milling, boring and multitasking machine, showcasing its ability to integrate milling, boring, turning and grinding in a single setup.

LS Cable & System México duplicará inversión en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

LS Cable & System México aumentará su inversión de 100 a 200 millones de dólares destinado a proyectos para cables automotrices y cables informáticos.

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.

Lang Technik Automation System Boosts Productivity in Compact Footprint

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Lang Technik's RoboTrex Compact Automation System combines high-density workpiece storage with an integrated FANUC industrial robot to support extended unattended machining in small-part manufacturing environments.

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.

Hands-On Training Covers Composites Manufacturing, Structural Repair

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Abaris Training Resources offers engineering, manufacturing, repair and NDI courses for aerospace, automotive, transportation and wind energy applications.
#workforcedevelopment

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.

Global "Cool Roofs. Smarter Choice" Push Adds U.K.'s HMG Paints

| Products Finishing

HMG Paints is partnering with the Nova Paint Club on the global initiative to tackle rising temperatures.

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.

Flow Waterjet System Provides Automated Abrasive Recycling

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: The NX Pro waterject system is designed to reduce noise, contain spray and enhance operator visibility with integrated LED lighting, panoramic windows and sliding doors.

Massivit Opens Europe-Based Service Center to Support RapidWings International Expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Barcelona-based facility serves to support the RapidWings on-demand 3D printed tooling platform for aerospace and defense composites manufacturers. 

Eve Reverse Partners With Fuse Composite for Expanded Natural Fibers Reach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The partnership gives Fuse, a bio-based natural fiber semi-finished products manufacturer, a Netherlands-based sales partner with material and processing expertise to expand market access for its products.

Previero Sorema actualiza sus granuladoras MU para reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Previero Sorema presentó en PLAST 2026 las versiones actualizadas de sus granuladoras MU 916 PRH2 y MU 920 PRH2, con mejoras en la estabilidad de la producción continua, la accesibilidad para el mantenimiento y la seguridad del operador durante las intervenciones.

Tebis America CAD/CAM Automation Technology Streamlines Manufacturing Workflows

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS  2026: Tebis America introduces SmartOps, a wizard-based automation technology built into the Tebis CAD/CAM environment that standardizes workflows without requiring scripting or coding expertise.