New Advisors Bring Shop-to-Strategy Insight

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology introduces two more of its new Editorial Advisors, bringing complementary expertise in hands-on moldmaking, engineering and estimating, and business strategy and marketing, offering perspectives that span shop floor operations to industry growth.

Plastics Processing Makes Gains in April Despite Uncertainty

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Energy market volatility may bring uncertainty, but demand and production trends point to gradual stabilization across the plastics value chain in Q2 2026.
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Herramientas para generación de roscas por whirling con configuración adaptable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie Eco, de Tungaloy-NTK de México, permite seleccionar número de dientes y esquinas del inserto según volumen de producción y requisitos de acabado.

Vortex Global Names New Representative for Poland

| Plastics Technology

INDASOL Industrial Solutions brings Vortex’s slide gates, diverter valves and engineered systems to customers in the growing Eastern European market.

Jesús Sáenz González, nuevo presidente de la ANIQ

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La ANIQ nombró a Jesús Sáenz González presidente en sustitución de José Carlos Pons. Sáenz, director general de Quimobásicos, suma más de 30 años de experiencia en puestos directivos internacionales e impulsará la agenda de competitividad y sostenibilidad del sector.

What Roles Is AM Playing in the Defense Supply Chain? RAPID 2026 Takeaways

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Conversations with exhibitors and attendees at RAPID 2026 revealed specific niches where additive manufacturing is becoming a critical capability.

Stadler impulsa digitalización del reciclaje con IA y datos en tiempo real

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La plataforma STADLERconnect utiliza inteligencia artificial y análisis de datos para optimizar plantas de clasificación y reciclaje.

Pflaumer Brothers Polyisocyanate Pre-Polymer Provides Corrosion Resistance in Polyurethane Systems

| Products Finishing

Teracure MCR-2 is an aromatic polyisocyanate pre-polymer engineered for use in moisture-cured and two-component polyurethane systems requiring corrosion resistance and long-term durability.

Zoomlion abre en Aguascalientes su centro de capacitación para Latinoamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 90 millones de pesos, la compañía china inició operaciones de capacitación técnica, servicio postventa y ensamble final de tractores y maquinaria agrícola para atender mercados de la región.

Sistema shrink-fit con enfriamiento automático

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa ofrece el sistema Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 para calentamiento y enfriamiento controlado de portaherramientas.

La industria aeroespacial acelera la modernización de sus plantas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La presión por aumentar la producción, fortalecer la resiliencia industrial y mejorar la trazabilidad está impulsando una nueva ola de modernización en las plantas aeroespaciales alrededor del mundo.

RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations

Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.

Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.

ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.

IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.

SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.

Technical Specification Amps Up Robot Energy Efficiency

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

An international, interdisciplinary working group led by ABB is working to standardize how to measure robot energy consumption. This could lead to more energy-efficient models and decrease users’ total cost of ownership and carbon footprint.

Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications

| Modern Machine Shop

Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.

InnovMetric Metrology Software Features Cloud Technology, AI Assistance

| Modern Machine Shop

PolyWorks 2026 elevates 3D measurement with cloud technology, AI and universal compatibility.

PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content Under New Jersey Law

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New Jersey has a minimum recycled content mandate level that increases every three years. 

ANCA Tool Grinding Software Boosts Productivity

| Production Machining

ToolRoom RN35 features feedrate optimization, airtime reduction, faster digitizing operations and more for cutting tool manufacturers.