SGL Carbon stabilizes profitability through restructuring, targets new growth markets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Confirmed fiscal year 2025 earnings forecast after major restructuring measures and outlined forward-looking growth strategy focuses on new high-potential markets and material innovations.
ATC Manufacturing, U.S. Air Force contract grows larger-scale, high-rate TPC capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Secured contract and use of a large-format hydraulic press expands ATC’s defense and commercial aircraft platforms footprint, boosts Idaho jobs.
BYA-1 jet integrates 700-bar hydrogen tanks above wing box
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beyond Aero is on track to deliver its first certified hydrogen-electric light jet by 2030.
Clariant valida reciclaje químico de pyoil
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proceso con catalizador HDMax permite transformar pyoil en un feedstock apto para crackers en el reciclaje químico.
IACMI Workforce Development Program Advances Talent Pipeline for Manufacturing Industry
| Production Machining
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) eclipses 20,000 online students and 5,000 in-person participants, underscoring the resurgence of interest in American manufacturing jobs.
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SMW Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Feature High Gripping Forces
| Production Machining
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.
Big Daishowa Tool Balancing System Optimizes Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Big Daishowa provides the Speroni STB Aequilibria line, which helps tooling achieve higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish.
Cámara Digital Sight 100 de Nikon para microscopios industriales
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La cámara Digital Sight 100 permite obtener imágenes de alta definición y facilita la visualización, el registro y el intercambio de información en aplicaciones industriales.
Dillon Pie Jaws Provide Maximum Contact Area for Reliable Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Dillon’s full-grip jaws provide a solid gripping surface which yields more friction for drive with reduced part distortion.
Q&A: Sustainable Packaging Strategies in 2026
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Dow's Heather Turner and Jennifer Ronk talk about biomaterial demand, EPR, and how the company is helping customers balance performance and sustainability.
Automatización: clave para escalar la proveeduría
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La presión por aumentar el contenido regional y la sofisticación productiva está acelerando la adopción de automatización en proveedores automotrices en México, especialmente en niveles Tier 2 y Tier 3.
Okuma America Corp. Leader Appointed to AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology’s Board of Directors
| Modern Machine Shop
Jim King, president, CEO and COO of Okuma America Corp., has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. His term will begin on April 8, 2026.
Nova lanza nuevos grados de polietileno reciclado
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Nova Chemicals presentó los grados Syndigo rPE-IN3 y rPE-IN4, polietilenos LLDPE reciclados posconsumo, destinados a aplicaciones flexibles sin contacto con alimentos, como bolsas, películas y empaques industriales.
When Life Happens: Will Manufacturing Survive the Moments Its Employees Experience?
| MoldMaking Technology
Manufacturing faces a retirement crisis as baby boomers exit. Human Asset Management helps companies prepare for inevitable workforce transitions and unexpected departures.
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Advancing bonding, coating and sealing to 4.0 systems for composites, metals and more
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.
3M Expands Xtract Cubitron II Film Disc 775L Range With Fine Grades
| Products Finishing
Expanded product line with grades up to 1,000 improves scuffing, topcoat preparation, coating refinement and rework applications.
Renewable Lubricants' Coolant Features Specialized Formulation for Range of Applications
| Production Machining
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-SynXtra line reduces smoke and mist while providing optimized extreme-pressure and antiwear protection.
Axtra3D Unveils Axtra Workflow, a Fully Connected, Validated Ecosystem
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The AM ecosystem links build setup, printing, postprocessing, inspection and data-driven traceability into a single production backbone.
10 Patterns Shaping Machine Shops Right Now
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Across Modern Machine Shop’s recent reporting, the same operational pressures keep appearing in shops of all sizes. From quoting speed and software scrutiny to workforce visibility and repeatable setups, these patterns reveal how manufacturers are actually making decisions right now.
Descaling Carts Enhance Durability with Stainless Steel Fittings
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
iD Additives Inc. upgrades its Eco-Pro and Eco-Pro 360 descaling carts with stainless steel fittings and offers retrofit kits or a refurbishment program for existing units.
Precision Additive LPBF Printer Enables High-Speed Metal Printing with AI Integration
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Precision Additive introduces the PA-300 laser powder bed fusion printer, which combines proprietary SSLM laser technology and artificial intelligence to produce components for defense and aerospace applications.
Tungaloy Inserts Provide Consistent Performance in Complex Turning Operations
| Modern Machine Shop
The Y-Pro Series is expanded to include YCGT inserts featuring a 25-degree corner angle for enhanced profiling and undercutting performance.