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.