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Superfeet Scales Production, Customization of 3D Printed Performance Insoles
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
Superfeet is leveraging 3D printing to manufacture personalized performance insoles based on customers’ individual biometric scans.
Reshoring Survey: Manufacturers Ramp Up U.S. Investment Despite Policy, Workforce Hurdles
| MoldMaking Technology
Manufacturing reshoring grew in 2026, but policy uncertainty and skilled labor shortages continue slowing momentum despite rising OEM investment plans.
#workforcedevelopment
Paperless Parts Software Solution Enhances Centralized Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Paperless Parts' multisite solution connects sister companies under one platform, reducing per-quote time and increasing workflow visiblity.
Reglamento europeo de vehículos exige plástico reciclado desde 2032
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El Reglamento de la Unión Europea 2026/1738 exige un 15 % de plástico reciclado en vehículos para 2032 y un 25 % para 2036, con trazabilidad de origen que alcanzará a los moldeadores mexicanos de autopartes.
Renishaw Probe Combines Touch-Trigger, Scanning, Surface Finish Verification
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Renishaw Inc. introduces the RMP400S, a multipurpose spindle probe that integrates touch-trigger probing, scanning and surface finish verification into a single on-machine solution.
Star Cutter Centerless Grinder Features Expanded Automation Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
The Tru Tech T93XM-A centerless profile grinder enables manufacturers to process a wide range of part geometries and perform multiple grinding operations on a single machine platform.
HÖRMANN Leads Wheel-Integrated Hydrogen Tank Project for Construction Machinery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: The 27-month HyWheelTank project will integrate and test CFRP ring pressure vessels inside a wheel loader's wheel construction chamber, building on results from the earlier RAHD research project.
CompriseTec Joins Additive Manufacturing Network in Hamburg
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: IAMHH e.V. welcomes the composites and polymer specialist, whose work spans thermoplastics, thermosets and FRP for aerospace and automotive applications.
CMH-17 Update to Volume 5 Expands Guidance, Data for CMC
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Revised Composite Materials Handbook serves as the authoritative reference for composite materials, with new technical content and data on CMC systems, testing and applications.
InfraBlades Progresses Wind Blade Reuse for Dutch Bridges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dutch startup InfraBlades is giving decommissioned wind turbine blades a second life as load-bearing infrastructure, with two bridge projects already underway in Rotterdam and Pijnacker.
Oasis Measurement Platform Expands Optical Inspection Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: The Oasis Ultra features an expanded measurement area which enables operators to inspect larger components and capture more features in a single image.
Versalis, Nlcomp Partner on Composites Sustainability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Nlcomp and Eni’s chemical arm Versalis will develop high-performance composite materials that combine mechanical strength with recyclability, reprocessibility and repairability.
Material Transition Platform Aims to Speed Up Sustainable Material Sourcing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Material Transition maps how raw materials, products and waste move through manufacturing and composite supply chains so that procurement, R&D, circularity and business development teams can evaluate material substitutions faster.
Ingersoll Solid Carbide End Mills Target Aluminum, Stainless Steel Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
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.
Meet the Molding Moment
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Molding 2026 (Nov. 18-19; Hyatt Regency, Greenville, South Carolina) is your best opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the injection molding industry.
Oelheld Metalworking Fluid Boosts Grinding Performance
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Oelheld U.S. Inc. introduces the SintoGrind ETG series, an ester-based grinding oil engineered for precision grinding of carbide, HSS, CBN, PCD, cermet and ceramic tool materials.
New Space, AFP Innovation, Top Shops and More
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
From the New Space market to thermoplastic AFP breakthroughs, the September 2026 issue of CW explores the urgency driving composites innovation, plus Top Shops honorees and what to expect at CAMX in Atlanta and Carbon Fiber in Huntsville.
Mobile Dryer With Graphic Color Display
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Wittmann debuts the Drymax basic 120 at Fakuma 2026, featuring a new color display, energy-efficient drying and SmartCare for reliable operation in harsh environments.
New Vista Robotic Thread-Gaging System Automates Part Verification
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: New Vista Corp.'s RTU Robotic Gaging Unit replaces manual thread gaging with an automated, robot-mounted system capable of verifying a wide range of thread sizes at any angle in seconds.
PPG Sigmaglide 2390 Wins 2026 ACS Green Chemistry Award
| Products Finishing
PPG’s biocide-free marine coating earns top honors for its silicone-based fouling release technology that cuts fuel use by up to 20% and CO₂ emissions by up to 35%.
Stäubli presenta el SMI209 para cambios de molde sin errores
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Stäubli lleva a Meximold 2026 el SMI209, un sistema de multiconectores centralizado que conecta y desconecta todos los circuitos de temperatura simultáneamente desde un único punto, eliminando conexiones cruzadas y estandarizando los cambios de molde en máquinas de bajo tonelaje.
Stratasys y Limbitless expanden alianza de prótesis impresas en 3D
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Stratasys y Limbitless Solutions amplían su colaboración para el desarrollo de prótesis impresas en 3D para niños, con la donación de una impresora F370 reacondicionada a través del programa CPO y con mayor énfasis en sostenibilidad y educación STEAM.