NASA prepares for X-59’s second flight in 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Envelope expansion will begin a gradual push of the supersonic aircraft’s height and speed capabilities, working toward Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet.

Evonik lanza poliamida reciclada para lentes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

TROGAMID R, de Evonik, permite fabricar lentes con plástico reciclado sin comprometer la calidad ni la durabilidad.  

México lidera la producción de acero con menor huella de carbono

| Modern Machine Shop México

Según la consultora Commodities Research Unit, en México más del 90% de la producción está sostenida en Horno de Arco Eléctrico y Reducción Directa, procesos menos intensivos en emisiones.

SMW Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Feature High Gripping Forces

| Modern Machine Shop

The MOTIACT MX-L 335 compact long-stroke and MX-L 520 long-stroke grippers are designed for end-of-arm-tooling automation with heavy workpiece weights.

MicroCare Engineered Fluids Provide Versatile Parts Cleaning

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MicroCare’s metalworking fluids are well-suited for complex machined parts, small components with tight tolerances as well as parts requiring coating or plating preparation.

Integrated Metrology Solution Powers Lights-Out Aerospace Production

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Acutec Precision Aerospace paired a shopfloor CMM with a robotic mill-turn cell to unlock unattended throughput without compromising a micron of quality.

Sistema láser L-703SP de Hamar para calibración rápida y precisa

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema L-703SP permite calibrar placas de granito y superficies con alta precisión, repetibilidad y rapidez en la toma de datos.

Sustainable Upgrades for Zinc-Nickel Plating Challenges

| Products Finishing

Explore how membrane anode systems improve alkaline zinc-nickel plating by enhancing bath stability, reducing chemical consumption and promoting environmental sustainability.

Nueva tecnología de secado GN³ llega a Expo Plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Piovan presenta GN³, tecnología para secado de PET y rPET con mayor eficiencia, menor tiempo y mejor calidad del material.  

Mid South Extrusion’s New Path to Growth

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

In business for nearly 40 years, this family-owned company is investing big in a move to be a power player in high-end blown film markets.

How to Evaluate Digital Manufacturing Software

| MoldMaking Technology

Here are the key areas moldmakers should consider when evaluating software solutions to improve transparency, connectivity, uptime, quality and productivity.

Edge Technologies Appoints New Director of Sales

| Production Machining

Jimmy Clark will lead Edge Technologies’ sales strategy across North America, overseeing regional sales efforts, channel partnerships and key accounts.

Simcon Introduces Injection Molding Simulation Tool With AI

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Cadmould AI Solver enables design exploration for injection molding engineers up to 1,000 times faster than numerical solvers.

Alianza en Japón para descarbonizar etileno

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui y Mitsubishi optimizan la producción de etileno en Japón para reducir emisiones y mejorar la eficiencia.

HCL CAM Software Update Adds Swiss-Type Functionality

| Production Machining

HCL CAMWorks features an integrated, automated solution designed to streamline Swiss machining workflows.

Modern Machine Shop’s 2026 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey: Deadline Approaching

| Production Machining

Modern Machine Shop is proud to announce the 2026 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, open February 1 through March 31, 2026.

Progressive Components Transitions to 100% Employee Ownership Through ESOP

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components transitions to Employee Stock Ownership Plan; receives Best Places to Work recognition.
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Submit Your PF Top Shops Form Before March 31

| Products Finishing

Don’t miss the window of opportunity to gain insights into how your finishing operations stack up against the competition.

Epsilon Composite, Nova Carbon demonstrate pultruded beam incorporating more than 30% rCF

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The industrial application, already qualified for adoption by the client, demonstrates a short-loop circular model that minimizes logistical flows while maximizing material valorization.

Submit to CW Top Shops 2026 before March 31

| CompositesWorld

Don’t miss the window of opportunity to gain insights into how your finishing operations stack up against the competition.

México impulsa su capacidad productiva: crecen empresas y maquinaria en la manufactura

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En los últimos 10 años la industria manufacturera registró un crecimiento cercano al 30% en el número de unidades económicas

Lubrizol implementa reactores LED para CPVC

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Una nueva tecnología LED optimiza la estabilidad térmica y el desempeño del CPVC en procesos industriales.