Industria aeroespacial en 2026: producción y cadena

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La industria aeroespacial arranca 2026 con ajustes en la producción, nuevas inversiones y una profunda revisión de la cadena de proveeduría, mientras los fabricantes y proveedores buscan crecer con mayor estabilidad.

AM Expands Design, Production Freedom for Eyewear Manufacturer

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

By adopting AM, TPI has positioned itself as a one-stop shop for optical design services, manufacturing and distribution.

Single Pair Ethernet Provides a Single Digital Communication Technology for Industry

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

Extended AkzoNobel Marine Coatings, Winning Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Shipping

| Products Finishing

An extended agreement with China’s Winning Shipping will supply Intersleek 1100SR and Intercept 8500 LPP for enhanced fleet efficiency and reduced emissions.

Xaloy Launches AI-Powered Platform Aimed at Optimizing Polymer Processing

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Single platform consolidates Xaloy’s materials, application and component expertise.  

National Manufacturing Group acquires J.M. Hutton & Co.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strengthened metal forming and finishing capabilities add to NMG’s composites, thermoforming and operator cab fabrication businesses, building upon its vertical integration strategy.

Women in the Composites Industry gains nonprofit status

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Women in the Composites Industry (WCI) achieves 501(c)(6) nonprofit status, empowering women through networking, mentorship and leadership programs in the advanced materials sector. 

Mars Materials, NC State validate CO2-derived carbon fiber precursor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hydrogen cyanide-free, carbon-negative drop-in for carbon fiber production is found to be chemically identical to oil- and coal-based carbon fiber.

IDI Composite International expands production capacity, reduces lead times with third SMC line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its move in 2024, IDI has continued to position itself for growth to support OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and molders.

Autoclave delivery grows Abaris training equipment spectrum

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Slightly larger autoclave installation to improve material state management education and other class offerings.

E-Learning Composites Academy forms composites training alliance with India’s LICT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital pedagogy and hands-on technical reality curriculum will accelerate composites manufacturing knowledge transfer and empower India-based professionals and companies.

Top 11 winners of JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Winners exemplify the breadth of composites innovation spanning recycling, renewable energies, aerospace, automotive and marine sectors. 

Arburg Names New CEO

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The German maker of injection molding machines announced that Volker Nilles will fulfill the role held by Gerhard Böhm, who is retiring.

Foresight inaugura planta automotriz en Aguascalientes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva planta de Foresight fortalece la cadena automotriz con procesos avanzados de inyección y ensamble.

Electroerosionadora de hilo Mitsubishi MV4800-ST para piezas grandes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo MV4800-ST, de Mitsubishi, permite electroerosión por hilo en piezas sumergidas de hasta 813 mm de altura, ideal para aplicaciones de gran tamaño en moldes.

Rego Fix anuncia nuevos nombramientos en su equipo directivo para Norteamérica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los cambios en la estructura directiva buscan fortalecer las áreas de operaciones, ingeniería y soporte técnico en Estados Unidos y Canadá.

Balancing Cost, Precision and Speed in Label Application for Manufacturers

| Products Finishing

Modern paint masking solutions offer reliability and process simplicity.

Hasco Promotes Büngers to CEO

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

German mold component giant taps former EVP, who played a "decisive role" in shaping the company's ongoing global development, as its new CEO.

Making the Most of Your Metrology

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the technology, software and philosophy behind better metrology workflows.

Nikon Digital Camera for Microscopes Enables High-Definition Imaging

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Nikon Corp. introduces the Digital Sight 100 digital camera, which offers high-level color reproducibility and compatibility with industrial microscopes and measuring microscopes.

From PMCs to sandwich composites: Tracing the path of test method standardization

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Over the decades, progression of PMC and sandwich composite test method development and standardization has been shaped by the requirements of the composites industry.

Building Visibility, Efficiency and Capability at The Plastek Group

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A recent visit to the company’s U.S. headquarters showcased how investments in equipment, digital scheduling and employee wellness are positioning this mold builder and molder for continued growth.