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Mold Validation Cart Confirms Cooling Line Flow Outside of Molding Machines
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold builders can bench test and document cooling line target flow rates using the portable Mold Validation Cart from Smartflow.
Wickert thermoforming press for aircraft structural components increases output up to 80%
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Attendees can learn more about Wickert’s semi-automated press concept that is faster, more efficient, flexible and ergonomic than its previous offerings.
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Volocopter optimizes eVTOL supply chain as key strategy to success
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Completed supply chain realignment will accelerate R&D and production for VoloCity and VoloXPro, while a focus on scalability and safety ensures as-planned certifications by 2026-2027.
ORNL, UMaine researchers harness “mini tornado” tech to improve cellulose nanofiber production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Efficient, larger-scale cellulose nanofiber drying boosts quality and scalability for construction, marine and automotive industries looking for low-cost, low-energy natural materials.
Matrix Triples Its Footprint, Putting Moldmaking at the Center of Medical Manufacturing Growth
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Matrix Plastic Products’ facility expansion strengthens in-house moldmaking, cleanroom molding and engineering integration, enabling more complex medical tools and supporting next-generation minimally invasive and robotic-assisted devices.
Green Materials Conference 2026 presents European materials science advancements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Attend the 3rd International Conference on Materials for a Green Future from March 16-18 in Austria to explore sustainable polymers, ceramics, composites and more with global experts.
RAMPF is chosen to manufacture Cavorite X7 prototype eVTOL main body
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Canada’s Horizon Aircraft looks locally to RAMPF Composite Solutions for the engineering of its full-scale aircraft prototype.
Falcon 10X jet rollout is set for March 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dassault Aviation’s unveiling marks the next milestone in the ultra-long-range business jet program, which features a high-speed, long-range carbon fiber wing design.
GWEC insights place wind energy at the center of future economic development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
According to 2025 data, wind energy has become the go-to renewable energy globally, with an 8.8% forecast raise for 2025 wind installation, leading growth in Asia and 2-TW capacity by 2030.
#economics
NCC confirms Large Structures Innovation Centre site, announces Vestas as launch partner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purpose-built space located on the Isle of Wight is underway to allow companies to carry out full-scale composite structure trials, develop new manufacturing methods and build practical readiness across the supply chain.
Sicomin highlight CMR-free resins, debuts dedicated GreenPoxy booth
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: A Sicomin booth, plus a standalone GreenPoxy presence, reinforces the supplier’s enhanced focus on sustainable composite options, including CMR-free resin formulations and demonstrate of its systems’ capabilities.
Evolving Electric Vehicle Drivetrains Put New Demands on Engineering Polymers
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Electrified transportation stimulates innovation in plastics.
AMAPLAST participará en Expo Plásticos 2026 con tecnología italiana
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
AMAPLAST participará en Expo Plásticos 2026 con un stand institucional orientado a promover maquinaria, equipos y moldes para plástico y caucho en el mercado mexicano. México representó en 2024 el tercer destino de exportación de Italia del sector, con suministros por cerca de 230 millones de euros.
Zahoransky Awarded Bronze Medal by EcoVadis
| MoldMaking Technology
Company confirms its commitment to sustainability and achieves a top ranking at the first attempt within its industry.
#regulations
Sunnen Benchtop Air Gage Provides Real-Time Quality Monitoring
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The PGA-1000 air gage is designed to simplify quality control documentation and traceability.
Celebrating Surface Finishing's Vital Role in 2026
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Here’s a quick look at several programs PF has lined up for 2026 designed to connect, inspire and elevate the finishing community.
Shop-Floor Initiations: The Stories You Shared (and Why We Want More)
| MoldMaking Technology
From spotting blue to box stretchers, these shared stories show how harmless shop pranks build belonging, humility and lifelong manufacturing memories.
How Manufacturing CEOs Are Rebuilding Strategy Amid Tariffs and Talent Gaps
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Tariffs, shifting costs and talent gaps are reshaping the math for small and midsized manufacturers. Mike Sibley explains how smart CEOs are reworking pricing, workforce and investment decisions instead of waiting for stability.
#economics #workforcedevelopment
Pedidos manufactureros repuntan en enero
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En enero de 2026 aumentó 3.5 puntos el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros, comparado con el mes anterior.
Tormach CNC Mill Boosts Spindle Power
| Modern Machine Shop
The 770MX CNC mill includes a series of enhancements intended to reduce cycle times, improve ease of use and support consistent, repeatable machining performance across a wide range of applications.
Platinum Tooling Collets, Guide Bushings Optimized Turning Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. distributes Tecnicrafts Industries’ precision collets and guide bushings, designed for Swiss-type CNC lathes and various turning applications.
A Bit of Swiss Machining Fun
| Production Machining
Machining is a serious business, but you have to have some fun along the way, too.