Puentes de mandrinado BB732 de Seco Tools para operaciones profundas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los puentes de mandrinado BB732 están diseñados para mejorar la estabilidad, el control de vibraciones y la calidad superficial en operaciones de mandrinado profundo.

Smaller, Smoother, Smarter: Trends to Watch in Additive Manufacturing for 2026

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

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.

Utah fabricator grows to fill needs for U.S.-based custom parts

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW Top Shops recipient Origen Manufacturing shares its journey from a part-time venture to a custom parts fabricator/metal machine shop, championing U.S. manufacture of drone propellers, satellite components, bicycle parts and more.

AkzoNobel Architectural Collections Incorporate Bio-Attributed Resins to Reduce Carbon Footprint

| Products Finishing

Introduction of bio-attributed resins in its Interpon D architectural collections for European production sites achieve up to 40% supplier-specific product carbon footprint savings.

Dr. Boy presenta moldeo por inyección de precisión médica en Chinaplas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las exigencias regulatorias para dispositivos médicos imponen tolerancias estrictas y requisitos de biocompatibilidad en microinyección. En Chinaplas, Dr. Boy presentará procesos con PPDO y poliestireno en volúmenes mínimos y moldes multicavidad.

Farsoon Launches New Benchmark in Large-Format, High-Efficiency Metal Additive Manufacturing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon Technologies introduces the FS1311M-U, a next-generation, large-format metal powder bed fusion (PBF) system engineered to address key challenges in industrial additive manufacturing — productivity for large parts, batch quality and process control.

Strohm provides insulated TPC production jumpers for a project in Malaysia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/PA12 pipe will be used for oil production as Southeast Asian offshore gas project investments continue to rise.

Sallea extends salt-based templating technology to advanced composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The spin-off company shifts its salt cores platform into industrial applications with the ambition of enabling complex shapes, safe processing and clean dissolution across casting and composite workflows.

Umoe starts large-scale Type 4 cylinder production in China, first global H2 project deliveries

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

UAC strengthens its ability to support the rapid expansion of H2 and clean gas logistics across Asia-Pacific and global markets through the tripling of its global production capacity.

Vericut CNC software powers Formula 1 component precision 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With the 2026 season underway, the machining software supporting both composite and metal tooling and parts continues to be foundational for agile, race-ready performance.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.
#workforcedevelopment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.