Flat- vs. Round-Fiber Reinforcement: A Growing Option for High-Performance Parts

| Plastics Technology

New production technologies have made flat-fiber discontinuous reinforced composites more readily available, expanding designer and processor toolkits. 

Kyocera Threading Tools Provide Efficient Production of Small Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

The TW Series of thread whirling tools is engineered for Swiss-type lathes and supports a wide range of thread forms.

BMF Introduces microArch S150 Series for High-Speed Micro-Precision Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series photopolymerization printers, providing 25-micron resolution and intuitive operation for applications in microfluidics, fiber optics and biomedical devices.

Dormer Pramet Turning and Milling Tools Enhance Productivity and Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Dormer Pramet introduces new grades, chipbreakers, end mills and drilling solutions designed to provide wear resistance and stability in steel, stainless steel and cast iron applications.

Developing and Characterizing an Advanced Passivation System

| Products Finishing

Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. has developed a passivation with reduced chromium content based on chromium III and zirconium.

Máquinas de medición por coordenadas para componentes de gran tamaño

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las CMM Maxima y Maxima R, de LK Metrology, están diseñadas para medición precisa de piezas pesadas y complejas.

FEMIA participa en MRO Americas 2026

| Modern Machine Shop México

La participación de FEMIA en MRO Americas 2026 se enmarca en la estrategia nacional de desarrollo industrial impulsada por el Gobierno de México a través del Plan México.

DLR demonstrates crashworthy composite eVTOL for emergency urban operations

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The multi-department project developed airframe structure and safe battery integration, combining an optimized, crash-safe structural design with low-waste, lightweight composite production processes.

VAC Innovation becomes U.K. distributor for Toray AmberTool HX56

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Low-temp curing tooling prepreg distribution is the latest addition to VAC’s expanding range of composite processing materials and solutions.

Reinforce3D, 3Dees Industries opens gateway to industrial CFIP adoption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

At the core of this internal reinforcement technology and hands-on AM experience combination is a shift in how fiber reinforcement is applied, targeting more practical adoption, real use cases and measurable performance gains.

JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.

UBE y BARplast sellan alianza en poliimidas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las dos compañías firmaron un acuerdo para distribuir poliimidas de alto desempeño en Norteamérica.  

Tecnología de Erema para reciclaje eficiente

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Erema destaca en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 la tecnología INTAREMA TVEplus DuaFil Compact mejora la calidad del pellet reciclado.

Structural Marine Component Printed Using LFAM: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

This week, LFAM plays a major role in producing a lightweight structural component made from 70% recycled material for a 43-foot catamaran. 

Leistritz integra reciclaje y compounding en una etapa

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Leistritz presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 extrusoras de doble husillo para integrar reciclaje y compounding en un solo proceso.

NGR presenta sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM NGR presenta el sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para procesar materiales plásticos con alta humedad y baja densidad.

Two Critical Questions Manufacturing Leaders Can't Ignore

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

When life happens to your best people, will you react or be ready? Smart manufacturing leaders already know.
#workforcedevelopment

Nissan inicia producción de pick-ups y consolida a Aguascalientes como hub de producción

| Modern Machine Shop México

La planta de Nissan en Aguascalientes produce seis modelos destinados al mercado local y a la exportación.

Wagner Sprint 2 Expert System Enhances Manual Powder Coating

| Products Finishing

Businesses that want to maximize production can do so with this version’s more intelligent digital touchscreen, the Wizard coating assistant and advanced business tools.

Multiplicadores de velocidad para operaciones en torno

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los speed increasers Heimatec permiten alcanzar hasta 48,000 rpm en tornos con herramienta motorizada y máquinas tipo suizo.

Crecen indicadores clave en el sector metalmecánico al inicio del año

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En enero, el valor de producción de la Fabricación de maquinaria y equipo para el sector metalmecánico aumentó 7.1% en su comparación mensual.

Managing Workforce Transitions: How Manufacturing Can Navigate Retirements and Life Changes

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

As baby boomers retire and employees face personal challenges, manufacturers need effective succession planning and supportive workplace policies to maintain operations.
#workforcedevelopment