Making the Most of Your Metrology

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the technology, software and philosophy behind better metrology workflows.

Impresora 3D de gran formato para moldes y prototipos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La RM40 Series, de Compound Dynamics, que amplía el volumen de impresión, combina extrusión por pellet y filamento para aplicaciones industriales.

Anuncian nuevas inversiones en Querétaro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El gobierno de Querétaro informó de que las empresas TRW de ZF Group, Hansa Flex y Siemens van a realizar inversiones en el estado.

Interested in speaking at Carbon Fiber 2026?

| CompositesWorld

Every year CompositesWorld addresses the carbon fiber value chain through several technical presentations curated through industry leaders, innovators and experts. Submit yours for consideration by May 15.

Hyke GFRP electric urban ferry demonstrates 8X efficiency versus diesel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The F-15 electric ferry cut energy use by up to 88%, eliminated direct emissions and improved transport efficiency in Fredrikstad’s public transport pilot.

GWEC Global Wind Report 2026 confirms sustained wind power momentum

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In this comprehensive analysis, GWEC outlines wind power’s rise against a backdrop of pressure, volatility and demand — and how it is no longer simply an environmental solution.

Leitwind adopts Recyclamine for LS20.X wind turbine blade

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aditya Birla’s recyclable epoxy resin system will support the wind turbine manufacturers’ LS20.X_MK2 platform, with potential phased rollout in LS39 and LS44 platforms.

3D Printing Alongside Injection Molding at PTXPO 2026: Pics of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

3D printed mold inserts, automation tooling and end-use parts spotted at PTXPO 2026. 

Firefly highlights Alpha Flight 8 progress with AFP composite barrel builds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Planned Alpha rocket upgrades for improved mission payload capacity, reliability and manufacturing are in the integration and testing phase.  

Cygnet Texkimp to deliver 3D weaving creels for two aerospace contracts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Large-scale, high-volume weaving solutions featuring 5,000-7,000 carbon fiber bobbins will aid in advancing components like aircraft engines, fan cases and blades, wings, tubes and connectors.

TenneT deploys Epsilon Cable monitoring method to assess composite core integrity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Field validation of CoreCheck enables post-installation integrity verification of composite core conductors on a 380-kilovolt line.

CMC body flap for Space Rider TPS passes plasma test after hypervelocity impact

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) thermal protection system (TPS) component passes another qualification test at CIRA, surviving 1200°C for 600 seconds with 1-centimeter-diameter hole.

Coriolis partners with machine expert Perellion to support U.S. operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The French fiber placement systems company aims to locally reinforces its U.S. customer service and support capabilities.

Chuck Flammer Now Uniloy’s VP of Machine Sales

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Chuck Flammer moves from Bekum America to lead Uniloy’s blow molding machine sales.

Tomra Opens Test and Training Center in North Carolina

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Center will train Tomra service technicians and offer access to customers for testing. 
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Machine Monitoring Boosts Five-Axis Utilization by 46%

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Coastal Machine and Supply has made great strides into defense and space work, but needed machine monitoring to keep its momentum. It may be in the early days of implementation, but utilization has already soared.

Engel Delivers ‘World’s Largest’ Injection Molding Machine

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Commissioned for parts with a projected area of 27 ft.2, providing 12,365 tons of clamp force and featuring a nearly 140-lb shot size, the Engel duo 12000 US is positioned by the Austrian machinery and automation manufacturer as the world’s largest injection molding machine.

Emerson Releases DeltaV Live Enterprise View

| Valve Magazine

Securely extends visibility of operator graphics across the enterprise.    

Top Shops Conference Adds Products Finishing

| Products Finishing

The annual data-driven benchmarking and business improvement event now includes CNC machining and industrial finishing.

Sistema automatizado para remoción de soportes en PolyJet

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

PostProcess Technologies lanza el DEMI X 520 para remoción automatizada de soportes en piezas PolyJet industriales.

Mouvex Expands G-Flo Series Eccentric Disc Pumps

| Valve Magazine

Mouvex, a brand of PSG, a Dover company, and manufacturer of specialty pumps, announced an enhanced version of its G-Flo Series eccentric disc pump, now capable of handling fluids at temperatures as high as 320°F (160°C). This upgrade makes the G-Flo Series a solution for high-temperature chemical applications, including PVC additives, starch, resins, acrylic acids and more.

Relocalización de autopartes crece 18 % en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

CAPIM reporta este crecimiento que consolida a México como eje del nearshoring automotriz.