Horn amplía el sistema Supermini con insertos GM para roscado interno

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos insertos de geometría GM están diseñados para mejorar la estabilidad del proceso y el control de viruta en operaciones de roscado interno en aceros, inoxidables y materiales de viruta larga.

AVK Innovation Award submissions are open

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AVK is accepting submissions for innovations in FRP/composites until March 27, 2026.

Barq Group, Elroy Air sign $200 million JV for Chaparral manufacturing in Abu Dhabi

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Facility establishment by 2028 to manufacture and service Elroy’s autonomous cargo aircraft helps build self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem in the UAE.

Meet the JEC Group Startup Booster finalists for 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 2026 JEC Composites Startup Booster brings together 20 finalists selected from more than 160 global applicants to present their innovations in person at JEC World on March 10.

Carbon Axis XCell platform now combines AFP and filament winding processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The compact, user-friendly composites manufacturing machine brings two complementary processes together on one platform for industrial users, R&D and technology development environments.

Gurit becomes core kit design partner for leading wind turbine OEM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year supply agreement for Opticore kits through Gurit will streamline the OEM’s process, reduce complexity and unify final designs.

Albany Engineered Composites business segment achieves U.S. DOD CMMC Level 2 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Certification verifies Albany International and AEC meet the cybersecurity requirements necessary to protect CUI across their operations.

Turkish partners form LFAM Center business venture

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Basaran Technology, Otostech and Omniform’s combined additive manufacturing and composites expertise will service defense, marine and architectural industries.

Parts Cleaning Conference Announces Call for Speakers

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The 2026 Parts Cleaning Conference and Workshop will take place July 7-9 in Columbus, Ohio. Abstracts are due Jan. 30, 2026.

PTXPO for Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Built on moldmaking roots, PTXPO connects manufacturers with technology, processes, buyers and suppliers to help mold businesses grow stronger together.

Concepts NREC Software Suite Enhances Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Concepts NREC introduces Agile Engineering Design System v2025.2 with advanced volute modeling, secondary flow capabilities and optimized manufacturing tools.

Reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico: criterios técnicos para 2026

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un documento reciente del U.S. Plastics Pact reabre el debate sobre cómo integrar el reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico de plásticos en flujos que hoy no se reincorporan de manera consistente. El texto fija condiciones técnicas, ambientales y normativas para su uso complementario, apoyadas en la jerarquía de residuos, LCA comparativos, definiciones ISO, el balance de masa y salvaguardas verificables.

Tungaloy Cutter Series Boosts Performance in High-Feed Operations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The DoFeedTri series features a high-rigidity body combined with double-sided inserts offering six cutting edges, providing cost efficiency and machining performance.

Thermoplastic composite materials and processing interactions

David Leach | CompositesWorld

Selection of product material formats and their interactions with various process methods heavily influence a final TPC part’s properties and fabrication options. 

Automation Solution Provides Flexible Loading of Up to Two Production Machines — From Milling to EDM

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Robot Compact 150 offers an ergonomic loading station for heavy workpieces.

Industrial Highlights from CES 2026

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Alongside wearables and smart home gadgets, the Consumer Electronics Show had new launches for manufacturers, too.

AddMan Acquires Forecast 3D

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The transaction expands AddMan’s polymer 3D printing production capabilities and digital infrastructure. A regional hub: Forecast 3D’s capacity adds to the company’s existing Southern California presence. 

Why Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Technology; It’s Attention

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

To make manufacturing cool again, we need influencers, better pay, compelling stories and focused attention on innovation.

Ventas de vehículos ligeros en México crecen en 2025

| Modern Machine Shop México

El mercado automotriz mexicano cerró 2025 con un desempeño positivo. Según el RAIAVL, las ventas de vehículos ligeros aumentaron de manera moderada, lo que confirma la estabilidad del consumo y la resiliencia del sector.

Cleaning Technologies Group Promotes Jeff Mills

| Products Finishing

Mills bringing extensive experience and leadership to oversee the Ransohoff and Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics divisions.

Manufacturing Trends to Watch from CES 2026

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Despite its more obvious focus on consumer tech, the show also featured significant announcements around industrial technology. 

Airbus integra manufactura aditiva en producción aeronáutica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Más de 25,000 piezas aeronáuticas impresas en 3D entran cada año en servicio en la flota de Airbus, con más de 200,000 componentes poliméricos certificados ya en operación.