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MMT Chats: Steve Carr, A 44-Year Legacy of Mold Repair Excellence and Mentorship
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Steve Carr's 44-year career in mold repair at Plastikos and Micro Mold showcases unmatched skill, leadership and dedication to mentoring future toolmakers.
U.S. Plastics Machinery Shipments Shrink in First Quarter
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Primary plastics machinery shipments were down 16.4% at the start of 2026, according to the Plastics Industry Association.
#economics
Sustainability That Works: How Manufacturing Leaders Embed ESG into Culture and Performance
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Velosity CEO Dave Hemink shows how ESG drives innovation, culture and growth through measurable action, team engagement and customer alignment.
#workforcedevelopment
Blueshift is named finalist in inaugural Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Awards
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: AeroZero tapes for LEO satellites and aerospace structure thermal protection earn Blueshift a spot in the Commercialization category for New Space Economy Infrastructure.
Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Milestone advances the clean sheet composite business jet program into detailed design, engineering release and production planning.
Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Infrared oven investment enables comprehensive glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and other composite processing trials for industries like automotive and aerospace.
DLR uses Aibuild to combine AFP and 3D printing
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: In situ bonding of 3D printed PEEK on TPC laminates is aided by software that imports surface scans, aligns printing and expands design freedom with slicing for conformal printing onto and of complex geometries.
Bpreg Composites, fibionic form synergy to intersect natural fibers with bionically optimized architectures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: The collaboration identified positive results in combining Bpreg composite materials with fibionic’s technology that balance light weight, precision, sustainability and affordability.
RVmagnetics, Testia launch project to embed MicroWire sensors in composite pressurized tanks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fourteen-month, ESA-funded PRETA MICOMSS project targets real-time mechanical stress monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) for aerospace composite structures.
Manufacturers Who Win in the Age of AI Will Be Those Who Think Like Startups
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Adopting a startup mindset has become an essential part of innovating, surviving and thriving in this new era of AI.
#workforcedevelopment
Crece el volumen de producción de equipo de cómputo y electrónicos en marzo
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El subsector de fabricación de equipo de computación, comunicación, medición y de otros equipos, componentes y accesorios electrónicos creció en todos sus componentes.
Brave Industries Launches Mobile Shredding
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New service targets items that traditionally have been difficult to transport for recycling.
New England Chapter NASF Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarship Awards
| Products Finishing
NENASF has opened the application window for children of member company employees as part of its ongoing support of education and workforce development efforts. Apply by June 30, 2026.
#workforcedevelopment
Agie Charmilles and Mikron Mill Release Limited-Edition Models of Best-Selling Machines
| Modern Machine Shop
United Machining launches limited-edition wire EDM and milling machines from its Agie Charmilles and Mikron Mill brands.
30 Under 30: Driven Next-Gen Moldmaking Innovator
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Micah Baumann combines hands-on moldmaking experience with a background in computer science, bringing a practical and forward-looking approach to modern toolmaking environments.
The high-rate imperative
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
SAMPE 2026 reinforced the composites industry’s new central challenge: Producing advanced materials fast enough, consistently and at scale.
How to Stop Margin Erosion Before It Starts
Mike Sibley | Modern Machine Shop
The leaders who approach margin governance with discipline and structure are the ones who protect profitability when conditions tighten.
#economics
Starrett Digital Comparator Streamlines Part Inspection
| Production Machining
The L.S. Starrett Co.’s HDV250 digital comparator provides sharp visualization, reliable surface feature identification and consistent inspection.
Zimmermann Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Support Precise Production
| Modern Machine Shop
Zimmermann Inc.’s FZU22 gantry mill features a specialized five-axis milling head with 15-kW spindle.
Software Automeasure de Nikon simplifica la programación de medición
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de Automeasure incorpora funciones que automatizan la creación de programas de medición y reducen la dependencia del operador.
Guill Tool nombra a Stephen Ovren como gerente de ventas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El ejecutivo aportará experiencia en manufactura especializada y en aplicaciones industriales para fortalecer la división de extrusión.
BASF Adds Food-Contact Grades to Ultradur Portfolio
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Reinforced PBT grades designated for food contact in compliance with EU regulation.