Positioning of Generators: The Closer to the Spark, the Better the Mold and Die Surface

| MoldMaking Technology

Modern microelectronics are redefining die-sinker EDM capability, enabling faster, more integrated, and thermally efficient generator designs that dynamically control spark energy to meet the demands of mold and die shops.

Chiron Group Appoints New CEO

| Modern Machine Shop

Roman Gaida has been appointed to the role of CEO and will also lead global sales in the future, effective July 1, 2026.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición abril 2026 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Estas son las empresas proveedoras de tecnologías y servicios que forman parte de la edición de abril 2026 de Modern Machine Shop México.

Inside a Next-Gen Aerospace Machine Shop Running 24/7 Lights-Out | Shop Tour

| Modern Machine Shop

Lights-out manufacturing boosts throughput while ensuring machinists take on only the tasks that matter. Acutec Precision Aerospace knows this—and uses it as the foundation for an innovative, successful shop.
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Tuercas Easyzero de Monaghan Tooling Group para compensación de descentramiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las tuercas Easyzero, que permiten corregir errores de descentramiento en herramientas cilíndricas con pinzas ER, mejoran la concentricidad y la estabilidad del proceso.

Factory Orchestration System Adds Clarity, Accountability and Accuracy to Shop Floor

| Modern Machine Shop

Factory orchestration technology organizes shopfloor data to automate non-productive labor time, solidify process control and ensure ERP ideals match shopfloor reality.

Vented Ejector Pins Enhance Mold Venting Efficiency

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components introduces its Mold-Ready vented ejector pins, available in straight and shoulder styles and designed to provide efficiency in mold design and manufacturing.

MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here

MicroCare Appoints Director of R&D to Drive Innovation

| Products Finishing

MicroCare brings Dr. Uwe Wanner into the fold to lead global R&D strategy and advance product development in precision cleaning and fluid technology solutions.

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. 

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.

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.

Media Luna acopiará de Unicel en Semana Santa

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Esta iniciativa en San Luis Potosí promueve el acopio y el reciclaje de Unicel durante la temporada vacacional.

CCAI Women in Finishing Forum Promotes Professional Growth in 2026

| Products Finishing

The 2026 Women in Finishing Forum, taking place May 4-6, inspires and supports women across the finishing industry with dynamic sessions and networking opportunities.

Calibrador neumático de banco PGA-1000 de Sunnen para monitoreo de calidad en tiempo real

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema PGA-1000 está diseñado para medición confiable de diámetros interiores, con monitoreo estadístico y visualización flexible de datos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.