Axtra3D Announces New Functional Elastomeric Materials and Axtra.Workflow

| Additive Manufacturing

Axtra3D announces the availability of three new functional elastomers for the Americas region: Loctite 3D IND475, Loctite 3D Med414 and Ultracur3D EL 4000, now qualified as part of the Axtra Solutions portfolio.

Smaller, Smoother, Smarter: Trends to Watch in Additive Manufacturing for 2026

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

At this year’s PTXPO, I expected to find 3D printed injection mold tooling on display. But I was surprised by the other indicators about where AM technology is headed next. Three things to watch.

DMG MORI Coolant System Provides Optimized Energy Efficiency

| Production Machining

DMG MORI Co. Ltd. introduces Adaptive Coolant Flow, a solution that automatically regulates coolant flow during machining to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Recycling Pilot Study Recovers Plastics From End-of-Life Vehicles

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The Global Impact Coalition’s project deconstructed cars to show feasibility of recycling automotive plastics. 

Empleo en la industria aeroespacial inicia 2026 con crecimiento

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Encuesta Mensual de la Industria Manufacturera reporta un aumento en el personal ocupado dentro de la fabricación de equipo aeroespacial durante enero de 2026, reflejando una dinámica positiva en este segmento industrial.

Let's Take a Deep Dive Into Reactive Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

Versatile process offers many benefits, enabling modification to enhance the value of polyolefins, but inherent risks in REX require safety precautions.

Nikon Software Streamlines Creation of Measurement Programs

| Modern Machine Shop

Nikon Corp.’s latest version of its NEXIV Automeasure software incorporates features that make measurement easier on the NEXIV VMZ-S series, VMZ-H3030 and iNEXIV VMA series.

Zimmermann Portal Milling Machine Enables High-Precision Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

Zimmermann Inc. introduces the FZG gantry-type milling machine designed for processing large complex components with tight tolerances and efficiency.

SHD launches MTC521FR flame‑retardant clear epoxy prepreg

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SHD Composites, a Cambium company, has launched MTC521FR, a new flame-retardant clear epoxy prepreg engineered for visually critical carbon fiber components requiring certified fire performance.

Coexpair will deliver advanced hot press for Safran new composites development lab

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Advanced system will be used to develop next-gen thermoset and thermoplastic engine components using RTM, SQRTM, compression molding plus thermoplastic consolidation and hot forming processes.  

Xaloy Acquires Maxi Melt

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Xaloy expands European market presence with purchase of Italian supplier of plasticating components.  

En Estados Unidos, PACK Act busca ordenar normas de reciclabilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Plastics Industry Association respalda esta iniciativa que pretende unificar los criterios de reciclabilidad y de etiquetado ambiental.

Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing

Jim Callari | Additive Manufacturing

Thermoforming specialist Lindar applies pellet extrusion and SLS 3D printing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures. 

Mold-Masters presenta celda Integra para inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema, desarrollado por Mold-Masters y Primaform, elimina el canal frío, optimiza el uso de la resina y reduce los desperdicios.

Umicore Introduces Auruna 8000 as Part of Hard Gold Plating Portfolio Expansion

| Products Finishing

The high-speed electrolyte has been added to the company’s existing range of sustainable gold-iron electrolytes, providing high deposition rates and optimal coating characteristics for selective and reel-to-reel applications.

Events and the Industrial Purchase Process

| Gardner Web

In this first of a multi-part series examining trends, tactics, and takeaways revealed in the Industrial Buying Influence report, we look at the role of events in the industrial purchase process and share strategies and best practices for finding the biggest ROI from your event marketing strategy.

Physical AI Arrives on the Shop Floor

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Automation has long struggled with high-mix manufacturing, and AI has promised to address that challenge.

Topsun anuncia inversión de 55 millones de dólares en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa automotriz Topsun instalará una nueva operación en el Parque Industrial PILBA, en León (Guanajuato), con una inversión de 55 millones de dólares que contempla la generación de 800 empleos.

Escariador de doble piloto para control dimensional en barrenos profundos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Double Pilot Reamer, de Star Cutter Company, es un escariador concebido para operaciones de barreno profundo.

Slack & Parr high-precision metering pumps commissioned for new carbon fiber plant in India

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The U.K. company has been commissioned to deliver 21 acrylic metering pumps for the production of PAN precursor. 

Parcours launches premium bicycle wheels incorporating rCF

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

In collaboration with Lineat Composites, Parcours’ Strade GT wheels are manufactured in part with VibraCORE, a vibration-damping material integrating aligned reclaimed carbon fibers.

Carbon Revolution enters Voluntary Administration

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The CFRP wheel manufacturer reports it has entered a financial restructuring of its business in Australia.