EOS Facility Expansion Enables Faster Delivery of Metal AM Systems

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

EOS invests $3 million in Texas manufacturing and logistics facilities to boost U.S. production capacity and support North American customers.

Herramienta Comp V3 de Heule mejora la precisión en superficies irregulares

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta de taladrado y avellanado Comp V3, que permite mecanizar con exactitud en superficies desiguales, evitan marcas y reduce tiempos de ciclo en aplicaciones aeroespaciales y de alto valor.

When Silicon Valley Meets the Shop Floor in Michigan

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A surprising collaboration between Silicon Valley tech and Michigan moldmakers uses AI to improve traditional moldmaking processes.  

ABFC, Orlimex partner for basalt fiber innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Arab Basalt Fiber Co. and Orlimex are accelerating the adoption of corrosion-resistant, heat-tolerant, low-carbon basalt fibers, citing growing construction and infrastructure megaprojects in the Middle East.

Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements commissions its first circular glass fiber production line

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

L’Ardoise factory now produces SUSTAINA LOOP fiber, continuously incorporating fiberglass waste back into its production furnace, now running a hydrogen trial to significantly cut CO2 emissions.

Dongnam Realize study explores structure-property relationships of PP composites with bio-based fillers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Comprehensive characterization of lignin, biochar, waste shell powder and calcium carbonate fillers versus neat PP was conducted to assess thermal, mechanical and barrier performance for future environmentally conscious composites.

El Mirage hangar to house, test GA-ASI's MQ-9B aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems breaks ground on an 85,000-square-foot hangar for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian RPAs, boosting testing and operations in Southern California's high desert.

Airframe Designs reflects expanded capabilities with AFD Systems rebranding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AFD evolves from a niche airframe design solutions provider into a company that serves emerging industries like space, nuclear, rail and others and embraces future opportunities.  

Gilmour Space secures $145 million Australian investment to scale sovereign space capability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Major investment follows LEO vehicle launch in 2025 as the company seeks to build Australia’s space capabilities on home soil. 

Leadtime Legends: Meet the Hall of Famers Who Built Moldmaking Excellence at PTXPO 2026

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO 2026 honors Leadtime Leader Hall of Fame — celebrating 20+ years of moldmaking excellence, innovation and the shops that set industry standards.

Ingeniería con propósito: cuando la academia se conecta con la industria

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Para Patricia Zambrano, ingeniera mecánica y doctora en ingeniería de materiales, el conocimiento solo cobra verdadero valor cuando se traduce en soluciones reales para la industria. A lo largo de más de tres décadas ha trabajado en la construcción de puentes sólidos entre la investigación, la manufactura y la formación de ingenieros en México.

Anaglyph supports composites design, analysis with user-driven software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Demonstrated PlyMatch, Laminate Tools, CoDA and LAP software offerings augment precise hand layup and structural design and analysis.

AaCron Anodizing: Forging Durability, Beauty in Aluminum Finishing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From its humble beginnings anodizing window trim and railing extrusions to its pivotal role in landmark projects, AaCron continues to forge resilient partnerships and sustainable solutions.

Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

High-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.

INEOS Launches Recycled Content Grade for Cosmetics Packaging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Hybrid polymer with 70% recycled material combines mechanically recycled plastic and advanced “booster” polymers to offer sustainability and performance.

Blaser Swisslube Partners With Nidec Machine Tool America to Provide Combined Metalworking Solutions

| Modern Machine Shop

Blaser Swisslube Inc. and Nidec Machine Tool America announce a strategic partnership designed to help manufacturers achieve higher productivity, precision and process reliability.

Así funciona el nuevo esquema de separación de basura en CDMX

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Desde enero de 2026, la CDMX aplica un nuevo esquema obligatorio de separación de residuos. Conozca las fracciones, días y recomendaciones clave.

Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.

New Take on Extrusion Creates ‘First’ Long-Glass Composite Siding

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

A customer request for a new class of thermoplastic siding leads GaMra into market-creating territory.

Cinco claves para mecanizar aleaciones de níquel

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México

El mecanizado de aleaciones de base de níquel se ve condicionado por altas temperaturas, fuerzas de corte elevadas y endurecimiento por deformación, que limitan la estabilidad y la productividad. La selección de herramienta, recubrimiento, geometría, estrategia de fresado y rigidez de máquina determina el control térmico, la vida útil y los tiempos de ciclo.

Medición de distancias con sistemas de textura superficial

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

Las tolerancias extremas y las geometrías no visibles en barrenos pequeños restringen la medición dimensional con equipos ópticos o CMM. Los sistemas de textura superficial permiten medir distancias internas, radios y acabados mediante palpadores de alta resolución y control de posición preciso. Su aplicación queda condicionada al acceso por palpado y a la estabilidad del posicionamiento.

El molde como eslabón estratégico de la manufactura en México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La dependencia histórica de moldes importados ha limitado la flexibilidad productiva de la industria en México ante interrupciones logísticas y plazos extendidos. La fabricación local de moldes y herramentales complejos requiere ingeniería aplicada, control dimensional, dominio de los materiales y gestión técnica del proceso, factores que condicionan la calidad, los tiempos de ciclo y la viabilidad productiva.