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FFG Americas' HMC Supports Flexible, 24/7 Production
| Modern Machine Shop
The Specht 500 NG HMC supports multiple configurations, including four-axis and full five-axis (B- over A-axis) machining. It features high-performance rotary tables with torque motors and glass scales and an optional pallet changer.
Engineering Better Closures: Sustainable Designs in Flexible Packaging
| Plastics Technology
Brands are under mounting pressure to make flexible packaging more sustainable, from films and multi-layer structures to fitments and closures.
Colibrium Additive Manufacturing Solutions Enable Expedited Testing and Certification for Naval Aviation
| Additive Manufacturing
Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, delivers metal alloy Material Process Combinations and M Line and M2 Series 5 3D printing systems under a Naval Air Systems Command contract. The aim: To expand the U.S. Navy’s capability to print airworthy parts at scale.
Braskem Idesa y UNAM impulsan el reciclaje de plásticos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La 7ª edición de Plastitrueque reunió a la industria, la academia y a los ciudadanos en la UNAM para promover la economía circular y el manejo responsable de residuos plásticos en México.
APR y ANIPAC firman convenio para impulsar el reciclaje en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
En el marco del Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, la APR y ANIPAC reafirmaron su compromiso de impulsar acciones concretas que permitan transitar hacia modelos de producción y consumo más sostenibles.
Advanced CAM Features Cut Programming and Cycle Times
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Feature-based programming automation, advanced tool support and high-precision tool paths all share one goal: Improve the programmer’s ability to get things done. Learn more about the cutting edge of programming your cutting edge.
Autonational Composite Machinery B.V. merges filament winding, pultrusion leaders
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Netherlands-based Composite Machinery and Autonational have become one company designed to support the composite industry’s custom-built machinery needs.
Cambium composites are launched into space via USCRPL rocket
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Boattail component delivery helped USCRPL’s Daybreak rocket reach space, marking the first U.S. student team to launch and recover a rocket as a space payload provider.
HESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer IWS highlights work with CONTIjoin, vitrimers, drapeability and LSP while IVW demonstrates rCF-reinforced thermoplastic window frame using aligned discontinuous fibers.
LG Chem Downgauging Monomaterial Film
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Customized polyethylene resin for thin, recyclable film is built on machine direction oriented polyethylene and biaxially oriented polyethylene.
AkzoNobel Autoclear Optima Clearcoat Increases Body Shop Throughput, Reduces Energy Use
| Products Finishing
High-performance clearcoat helps body shop technicians balance fast drying, broad application flexibility and full system compatibility.
Avantium lleva el plástico vegetal al Diseño de Milán
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Avantium presentó en Milán 2026 una minicolección con releaf, su polímero PEF de base vegetal, en colaboración con el estudio Hoogvliet Jongerius en el Palazzo Giureconsulti.
AI in the Shop: Answering Manufacturing Leaders’ Frequently Asked Questions
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Do I need an IT department? How does AI work alongside CMMC? Fulcrum founder Sunny Han shares insights on how to approach artificial intelligence integration on the shop floor.
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CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
| MoldMaking Technology
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
Axtra Workflow integra impresión 3D, posprocesado y trazabilidad en un solo sistema
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El ecosistema Axtra Workflow conecta preparación, impresión, posprocesado e inspección en manufactura aditiva con control y análisis de datos en tiempo real.
Advancing Bonding, Coating and Sealing to 4.0 Systems for Metals, Composites and More
Ginger Gardiner | Products Finishing
Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.
ENGEL amplía portafolio con nuevas máquinas eléctricas y mejoras en dos placas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La compañía actualizó sus líneas WINTEC y ENGEL con desarrollos enfocados en eficiencia energética, desempeño y productividad.
Eficiencia energética redefine la industria automotriz
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La presión por reducir consumo energético, emisiones y costos operativos está acelerando la adopción de tecnologías más eficientes, digitalizadas y sostenibles en la industria automotriz y su cadena de proveeduría.
Treat Your AI Like a New Hire
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Business leaders often have an expectation that artificial intelligence tools should be productive straight out of the box.
Kontron moderniza planta de Leipzig con nuevas celdas de inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La empresa fortalece la fabricación de componentes plásticos para estaciones de carga con soluciones avanzadas de moldeo.
Strong Partnerships Mean Success for Binder Jetting Manufacturer
| Additive Manufacturing
U.S.-based binder jetting contract manufacturer Azoth 3D achieved success in advanced metal AM due to partnerships with Elnik Systems and DSH Technologies.
Touring the Center for Machining Excellence
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
The CME is designed to provide shops with access to virtually every kind of component manufacturer involved in establishing an effective machining process.