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Smaller, Smoother, Smarter: Trends to Watch in Additive Manufacturing for 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology
At this year’s PTXPO, I expected to find 3D printed injection mold tooling on display. But I was surprised by the other indicators about where AM technology is headed next. Three things to watch.
Sistema de monitoreo de máquinas para análisis de retorno de inversión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El EZ-SmartTower, de Lyndex-Nikken, permite monitorear hasta 30 máquinas y generar análisis de productividad en tiempo real.
In Memorium: Eugene B. Nadel
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Eugene 'Gene' B. Nadel, influential publisher in the surface finishing industry, dies at 89.
Zimmermann Portal Milling Machine Enables High-Precision Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
Zimmermann Inc. introduces the FZG gantry-type milling machine designed for processing large complex components with tight tolerances and efficiency.
TPE con contenido reciclado para sellado automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kraiburg TPE y SaarGummi desarrollaron un TPE con 56 % de contenido PIR y PCR, validado en pruebas comparativas, compatible con procesos existentes y con propiedades de resistencia, durabilidad y estabilidad.
Axtra3D Announces New Functional Elastomeric Materials and Axtra.Workflow
| Additive Manufacturing
Axtra3D announces the availability of three new functional elastomers for the Americas region: Loctite 3D IND475, Loctite 3D Med414 and Ultracur3D EL 4000, now qualified as part of the Axtra Solutions portfolio.
Dow Appoints New CEO Karen Carter
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Carter previously served as COO and led the packaging business unit.
Recycling Pilot Study Recovers Plastics From End-of-Life Vehicles
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The Global Impact Coalition’s project deconstructed cars to show feasibility of recycling automotive plastics.
Finishing Index Closes Q1 on Strong Footing
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
The Index stayed well above recent-year norms, even as growth slowed and material costs jumped sharply in March.
#economics
Coexpair will deliver advanced hot press for Safran new composites development lab
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Advanced system will be used to develop next-gen thermoset and thermoplastic engine components using RTM, SQRTM, compression molding plus thermoplastic consolidation and hot forming processes.
SHD launches MTC521FR flame‑retardant clear epoxy prepreg
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SHD Composites, a Cambium company, has launched MTC521FR, a new flame-retardant clear epoxy prepreg engineered for visually critical carbon fiber components requiring certified fire performance.
Xaloy Acquires Maxi Melt
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Xaloy expands European market presence with purchase of Italian supplier of plasticating components.
Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing
Jim Callari | Additive Manufacturing
Thermoforming specialist Lindar applies pellet extrusion and SLS 3D printing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures.
Physical AI Arrives on the Shop Floor
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
Automation has long struggled with high-mix manufacturing, and AI has promised to address that challenge.
Umicore Introduces Auruna 8000 as Part of Hard Gold Plating Portfolio Expansion
| Products Finishing
The high-speed electrolyte has been added to the company’s existing range of sustainable gold-iron electrolytes, providing high deposition rates and optimal coating characteristics for selective and reel-to-reel applications.
Events and the Industrial Purchase Process
| Gardner Web
In this first of a multi-part series examining trends, tactics, and takeaways revealed in the Industrial Buying Influence report, we look at the role of events in the industrial purchase process and share strategies and best practices for finding the biggest ROI from your event marketing strategy.
En Estados Unidos, PACK Act busca ordenar normas de reciclabilidad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Plastics Industry Association respalda esta iniciativa que pretende unificar los criterios de reciclabilidad y de etiquetado ambiental.
Escariador de doble piloto para control dimensional en barrenos profundos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El Double Pilot Reamer, de Star Cutter Company, es un escariador concebido para operaciones de barreno profundo.
Mold-Masters presenta celda Integra para inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema, desarrollado por Mold-Masters y Primaform, elimina el canal frío, optimiza el uso de la resina y reduce los desperdicios.
Topsun anuncia inversión de 55 millones de dólares en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa automotriz Topsun instalará una nueva operación en el Parque Industrial PILBA, en León (Guanajuato), con una inversión de 55 millones de dólares que contempla la generación de 800 empleos.
Slack & Parr high-precision metering pumps commissioned for new carbon fiber plant in India
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The U.K. company has been commissioned to deliver 21 acrylic metering pumps for the production of PAN precursor.
Parcours launches premium bicycle wheels incorporating rCF
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
In collaboration with Lineat Composites, Parcours’ Strade GT wheels are manufactured in part with VibraCORE, a vibration-damping material integrating aligned reclaimed carbon fibers.