MMT Chats: Catching Problems Early, Building Better Engineers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Penn State's Nick Vitelli on catching design flaws early, teaching critical thinking and preparing moldmaking's next generation for AI responsibly.

Omax Waterjet Systems Enhance Cutting Precision

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Hypertherm Associates’ Omax introduces the Maxiem 1530X JetMachining Center with VersaJET five-axis cutting head and other advanced models for improved accuracy and efficiency.

Koma Precision Boring, Facing Solutions Expand Machine Capability

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Koma Precision showcases its full line of D'Andrea boring and facing solutions — including U-Tronic NC heads and TA-Sensitiv heads.

Scientific Cutting Tools Port Mills Expand Options for Hydraulic Port Machining

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. introduces a standard line of solid-carbide port mills for machining SAE J1926 ORB and AS5202 hydraulic port profiles, with uncoated and Versa (AlCrN) coated options available.

Iscar Grooving, Parting Insert System Reduces Downtime, Improves Machining Stability

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Iscar introduces the Quickpenta 24, a multifunctional insert system for grooving, parting and light turning applications, featuring a new clamping mechanism designed to speed insert changes and improve shopfloor productivity.

Unleaded Steel Leads the Way in Machinability Test

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Even in conditions better suited to leaded 12L14 steel, a domestically produced non-leaded 1215 steel showed stronger results in turning and drilling, with comparable results in grooving.

Wittmann presenta EcoPrimus, micromoldeo y LSR en Fakuma 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Wittmann Group participará en Fakuma 2026 con tres demostraciones en vivo: la nueva EcoPrimus para grandes volúmenes, la MicroPower 15/10 para componentes lab-on-a-chip con canales de 0.04 mm y procesamiento de LSR con EcoPower 110 en el stand de Nexus Elastomer Systems.

Zeiss Contura combina medición táctil y óptica en una sola plataforma

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La máquina de medición por coordenadas permite alternar entre diferentes sensores, incorporar escaneo de cuatro ejes y conectar los resultados con herramientas de análisis y control de procesos.

Zimmermann integra ciberresiliencia en máquinas-herramienta de alta precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía incorpora medidas de seguridad digital en el diseño de sus fresadoras tipo pórtico para proteger el desempeño de la máquina, la integridad de la producción y las redes conectadas.

Qarbon Awarded F-22 Raptor Composite Structures Contract

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Qarbon Aerospace wins contract to produce composite structures for Lockheed Martin F-22 fleet sustainment, reinforcing its role as a key Tier 1 defense manufacturing partner.

RE-CELL to Develop RCF Structural Batteries, Supercapacitors for Aviation Electrification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sofitec, Aimplas and I2con are combining materials design, multiphysics modeling and experimental validation to achieve a full-scale demonstrator that can store more energy on aircraft without the involved weight penalty.

Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology Partner to Accelerate Next-Gen Braided Composite Solutions

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Strategic collaboration combines braiding and advanced RTM to industrialize large composite structures for aerospace and defense.

Joby Aviation's Nobi Kawamura to Keynote SPE ACCE 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Nobi Kawamura bring his distinguished background at Toyota and now Joby Aviation, in addition to work on numerous composites-forward projects, to this third keynote.

Park Aerospace Chooses Tulsa International Airport for Advanced Composite Materials Facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A $65 million investment further accelerates growth of one of North America’s leading aerospace clusters.

Farnborough 2026 Delivers a Strong Show for Aerospace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From Wing of Tomorrow flight testing to a ramp-up of India-based partnerships, CW’s coverage of this year's air show spans composites news, aircraft orders and more — including updates from Airbus, Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, Archer/Anduril, Vertical Aerospace and Hexcel.

MC Machinery Sinker EDM Maintains Accuracy During Long Machining Cycles

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: The SG70 Sinker EDM is designed to help moldmakers achieve stable, repeatable performance from start to finish.

Hexcel HexPly M91 Earns NCAMP Qualification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace manufacturers now have access to industry-recognized material data that can help accelerate design, certification and program development.​

Entire Anemoi Rotor Sails Portfolio Has Classification Approval

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With its latest Bureau Veritas approval secured, Anemoi is strengthening confidence, and reducing adoption barriers to, its composite rotor sails across newbuild and retrofit projects.

Plasmatreat, Fraunhofer IFAM Enable Rapid Industrial Implementation of PFAS-Free Coatings

| Products Finishing

Partnership opens targeted transfer opportunities of sustainable, low-pressure plasma coating developments from research to series production.

Anca mejora productividad en rectificado de herramientas con ToolRoom RN35

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El software ToolRoom RN35 optimiza velocidades de avance, reduce tiempos improductivos, mejora la medición en proceso y simplifica la programación para el diseño y rectificado de herramientas.

Halocarbon Metalworking Fluids Improve Efficiency in Difficult-to-Machine Materials

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Halocarbon’s InfinX Series metalworking fluids formula is engineered for high-temperature nickel alloys, refractory metals and other difficult-to-machine materials.

Four Methods to Streamline Part Programming

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

How can shops cut programming times for more profitable jobs today? Feature-based programming, canned cycles, associative CAD/CAM and simulation are all active innovations that improve programming efficiency while cutting cycle times.