What Makes High-Volume Machining Different?

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

The same principles that make a good low-volume process also make a good high-volume process. The difference is that production requires you to be intentional everywhere you used to rely on instinct.

Siemens Unveils Affordable Solution for Small and Medium Business Operations

| Valve Magazine

For SMB manufacturers navigating today's complex production landscape, the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio offers a transformative solution.

Acceligence, Cetma DiMAT pilot project proves UAV concept development for SMEs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital twin technologies, high-fidelity simulation development and use of more sustainable materials de-risk and enable design to validation of UAV composite structures more rapidly, lowering entry barriers.

Uavos, Mira Composites perform test flight of ApusNeo HAPS aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The highly composite 18-meter-wingspan platform successfully obtained imagery from 3,000-12,000-meter altitudes, supporting its progress toward use in high-altitude missions.

Perspectivas para la industria manufacturera en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Deloitte detalla las tendencias clave que la industria manufacturera debe seguir en 2026 para lograr mayor flexibilidad, resiliencia y descubrir nuevas oportunidades.

FARO Handheld Scanner Enhances 3D Measurement Capabilities

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

FARO, a business unit of AMETEK Inc., introduces the HandyScan Black|Elite, a metrology-grade solution for precise and reliable scanning across diverse manufacturing applications.

Is There a Downside to Upskilling? No.

Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected

This machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions.
#workforcedevelopment

Video: Joining Technique Extends the Build Volume for Metal 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In this method developed by Synergy Molding Technologies, geometric features reinforced by laser cladding make it possible to build larger metal parts from segments printed on smaller, more affordable 3D printers. 

Plastics Processing Index Drops in November, But Outlook Remains Positive

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Following a few months of slow, positive momentum, the Gardner Business Index drops to 45.0, down from a year-high 51.0 in October. The Future Business Index; however, remains steadily positive.  
#economics

Polímeros inteligentes: proyección y tendencias al 2035

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El mercado de polímeros inteligentes crecerá hasta USD 16 mil millones en 2035, impulsado por materiales adaptativos y avances en 3D, biomedicina y el sector automotriz.

Precision Machining Index Declines in November

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

November saw a return to contraction after just one month in growth territory.

MMT Chats: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.

SecFund invests in CMC producer Arceon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbeon family of high-temp materials represents a leap forward for future space, aerospace and defense systems.

Jekta to begin flight tests in 2026 for second subscale seaplane

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Working in parallel, two 1:9-scale prototypes enable Jekta engineers to validate aerodynamic assumptions during the aircraft’s transition from water to air in preparation for a future full-scale composite aircraft.

HAIZEEKO project studies coatings, smart monitoring and eco-design for offshore wind structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Offshore wind blades and towers are consistently exposed to extreme environments, requiring novel material and technology solutions to improve their efficiency, sustainability and durability.

Maintaining U.S. Supply Chains with the Materials Already Here

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

The solution for shoring up U.S. manufacturing’s supply chain for metals could be right here. 

Soluciones de herramientas Schwanog para piezas de precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Schwanog ofrece soluciones de corte diseñadas para maximizar la productividad en el mecanizado de piezas de precisión, que abarcan aplicaciones de fresado y ranurado.

Citrine Informatics introduces Omni and Apex to ramp up material, chemistry R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AI frameworks feature functionalities capable of ingesting and harmonizing diverse sources of information to change the way scientists and chemists develop novel materials like composites.

IA en la manufactura: clave para aumentar márgenes operativos en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El 74 % de los líderes del sector manufacturero espera que la IA gestione una parte sustancial de las decisiones rutinarias de producción para 2028.

EOS Metal 3D Printer With Six-Laser Architecture

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The EOS M4 Onyx features a sleek new design and efficient footprint. Of note: A new filtration system traps and neutralizes hazardous condensate. 

Top 10 CompositesWorld columns of 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From Applications to Design & Testing to Troubleshooting — these 10 columns garnered the most interest amongst CW readers.

Additional ChemQuest Group Appointments to Navigate European Chemicals Industry

| Products Finishing

Netherlands-based directors Erwin Wild and Ruud van der Eerden enhance the firm’s specialty chemicals-related expertise.