Engel impulsa el gigamoldeo con una máquina de inyección de alta capacidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La fabricación de piezas estructurales de gran formato en la industria automotriz reduce las operaciones de ensamblaje, pero exige equipos con alta capacidad de cierre. La Engel duo 12000 US introduce el gigamoldeo con 110.000 kN de cierre.

Performance of Liquid Paint Vs. Powder Coating

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Comparing powder coating and liquid paint? Performance and cost depend on factors like surface preparation, specific coatings and application details. 

Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2026

| Production Machining

Production Machining’s March 2026 news highlights include leadership changes, open houses, education programs and more.

SIMTOS 2026: innovación manufacturera con foco en automatización y AI

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La feria surcoreana reunirá más de 1,300 expositores y mostrará el avance de la manufactura autónoma impulsada por inteligencia artificial.

SmartCAM Software Release Enables Advanced CNC Capabilities

| Modern Machine Shop

SmartCAM v2026's new features include enhanced tool home positions, group functions, mask/hide options, CTK/MCL improvements, rotation support and more for improved productivity.

SmartCAM Software Release Enables Advanced CNC Capabilities

| Production Machining

SmartCAM v2026's new features include enhanced tool home positions, group functions, mask/hide options, CTK/MCL improvements, rotation support and more for improved productivity.

Joby’s first FAA-conforming eVTOL aircraft has taken flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joby takes next steps toward type inspection authorization and type certification, with FAA pilots expected to begin “for credit” TIA flight testing later in 2026.

Hasco SolidWorks Library Extension Improves Design Efficiency and Flexibility

| MoldMaking Technology

Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG extends its SolidWorks native library, offering greater efficiency and flexibility in design.

Mantenimiento aeronáutico: el nuevo motor del sector

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El mercado de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) está llamado a ser uno de los motores más dinámicos de la industria aeroespacial, impulsado por la expansión del tráfico aéreo y la necesidad de prolongar la vida útil de las flotas.

SPE Mold Tech Announces PTXPO 2026 Class of Industry Leaders

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

The awards are presented to individuals who exhibit leadership in their respective craft.

3D Printed Compressors Convert Legacy Pumps for Hydrogen: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Compressors play a key role in the supply chain for H2, and 3D printing could be the way to build them smaller and lighter. 

Actualización de software ModuleWorks 2025.12 mejora simulación y eficiencia de mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La versión 2025.12, de ModuleWorks, incorpora nuevas funciones para optimizar trayectorias, simulación CAM y control del proceso.

PPG Aquacron WSP Shop Primer Series Advance Structural Steel Finishes

| Products Finishing

Low-VOC, fast-drying waterborne formulations with a smooth finish and adaptability across environmental conditions support faster finishing with a sustainable focus.

Advances in SiOx-Coating PET Bottles for Oxygen Sensitivity

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

KHS launches new PET bottle generation for tea drinks enabled by faster Plasmax systems for applying microthin “glass” barrier coatings.

Shop Talk: The Foreman's Fight Club Solution

| MoldMaking Technology

Shop foreman defuses workplace fight by offering to box both employees himself, turning anger into laughter while enforcing standards.

Planta piloto reciclará espuma rígida PUR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Covestro y Fraunhofer operarán planta piloto de pirólisis para reciclar espuma rígida de poliuretano y producir anilina reciclada.  

Factory III moves iCOMAT capabilities into the U.S.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Its third composites manufacturing facility will be situated in Dayton, Ohio, to enable direct access for aerospace and defense customers.

Coexpair to fabricate, demonstrate and test Lockheed F-35 composite parts using SQRTM 4.0

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under an MOU with Lockheed Martin, Coexpair will use a phased approach to drive innovation for the F-35 program in Belgium via representative composite parts production.

Evonik grows specialty methacrylates distribution into the U.S.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An extended partnership with IMCD Group will give North American customers availability to the Visiomer portfolio serving composites, polymers, adhesives and other needs.

UkieCarbon completes one-off carbon fiber interior project for 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Four-month project involved full interior rework of a Mustang GT500 cabin in which soft trim, leather and forged carbon fiber were intentionally integrated as one system.

Bell completes critical design review on DARPA SPRINT X-Plane program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Following official X-Plane designation, aircraft demonstrator build featuring Swift Engineering composite fuselage has begun.

Archer Aviation Q4, fiscal year 2025 results confirm on-track U.S., UAE Midnight pilot programs for 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ending 2025 with a record liquidity of ≈$2.0 billion and FAA Means of Compliance acceptance, Archer looks ahead to expanded dual-use defense opportunities, first passenger-carrying flights.