3D Printed Monolithic Catamaran: Pic(s) of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Caracol and V2 Group collaborated to bring this large-format additively manufactured boat to life, and into the water. 

Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors Will Need Tougher, More Complex Components

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

A nuclear power renaissance is on the horizon, one that will require new and different types of manufactured components.

New President To Lead KraussMaffei’s U.S. Operations

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

John Fini will succeed Brett Greenhalgh, who’s retiring, as president of the plastics processing machinery supplier’s U.S. subsidiary at the end of May.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecen 17.1 % en febrero

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 51,775 millones de dólares en febrero de 2026, lo que representó un avance del 17.1 % respecto al año anterior.

Swancor, Ban Mao Green Coating turn composites waste into lightweight construction materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stone-like building material series Eco-Stone feature 11% recycled oligomers from recycled wind turbine carbon prepreg that will support Ban Mao’s project efforts in Taiwan.

Avel Robotics signs development contract with Aura Aero for ERA aircraft program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership covers the design and production of the hybrid-electric aircraft’s wing and its carbon fiber composite structural components.

CAMX 2026 keynote speaker brings leadership, team success strategies to the show floor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Business builder, leader and advisor Kevin Gaskell takes the stage with tools and techniques to inspire teams, transform organizations and drive performance for companies of all sizes.

EuCIA welcomes Latvian Composite Materials Association as new member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

LKMA strengthens ties with European composites knowledge, innovation and partners and expands EuCIA’s existing network.

Vestas sets out plans to build nacelle factory in Scotland

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The potential 2029-2030 factory, conditional on securing U.K.-based orders, would become Vestas’ fifth in Europe dedicated solely to offshore wind turbine nacelles and blades.

Matsui Introduces SMGL3 Plus Low-Speed Grinder

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Press-side granulation reduces noise and dust during operation. 

Innovative Molds, Employee Support, Sustainable Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Lawrence Mold & Tool Corp. excels in complex mold manufacturing and fosters a people-centric culture that drives sustainable growth through advanced technology and collaboration.
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Pinzas y bujes guía de Platinum Tooling para torneado tipo suizo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las soluciones de sujeción de Tecnicrafts, distribuidas por Platinum Tooling, están diseñadas para optimizar la precisión y la estabilidad en operaciones de torneado tipo suizo.

When Machinists Own the Tools: How to Standardize Setups Without a Toolroom

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

How one shop standardized repeatable setups without a toolroom by using operation-level tool lists, location discipline and a pragmatic ERP workflow.

Doing More with Less: Why Efficiency and Durability Are Redefining Sustainability in Surface Finishing

| Products Finishing

The conversation around sustainability is evolving — and in surface finishing, how efficiently a coating is applied and how long it lasts matter more than ever.

Cortec EcoLine Paint Remover Provides Fast Removal With High Bio-Based Content

| Products Finishing

EcoLine Surface Reveal provides a cost-effective starting point for powerful bio-based industrial paint strippers that do not contain methylene chloride or NMP, ensuring more responsible coating-removal methods.

Component Assembly: Customer Service and Beyond

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Could your manufacturing operation benefit by taking a more “full service” approach?

Water Hammer in Piping Systems

| Valve Magazine

Prevention can help operators avoid system damage and shutdowns.

Solving Plastics Recycling Challenges

| Plastics Technology

Innovative additives enable the circular economy. 

ECOCE mantiene alianza estratégica con Plastics Recycling LATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre ECOCE y Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 fortalece la agenda de reciclaje de plásticos y de sostenibilidad regional.  

Conectan a pymes mexicanas con cadenas globales del sector automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes y la Corporación Financiera Internacional participaron en el Demo Day del Programa de Desarrollo de Proveedores Plan México-IFC-INA.

Lyndex-Nikken Machine Tracking System Streamlines ROI Analysis

| Production Machining

Lyndex-Nikken introduces the EZ-SmartTower, an innovative solution designed to increase machine shop efficiency by providing real-time machine analytics.