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UTEP Students Win 2026 AM in Steel Competition with 3D Printed Multi-Tool
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed the winning metal multi-tool for the third annual AM in Steel competition.
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
| Production Machining
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
More Than HR: Why Mold Shops Need a Social Worker Mindset
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
TK Mold & Engineering shows how applying social work principles to workforce management enhances employee retention, company culture and long-term performance in mold manufacturing.
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SmartCAM v2026 incorpora nuevas funciones para programación CNC avanzada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de SmartCAM introduce mejoras en definición de herramientas, automatización y visualización para optimizar la programación CNC.
Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.
Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
Moretto acelera su apuesta por el mercado mexicano
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante un tour de prensa en su planta de Massanzago, Italia, el presidente de Moretto, Renato Moretto, señaló que México es el destino prioritario para expandir la fabricación de la empresa fuera de Europa. La empresa se prepara para presentar sus más recientes innovaciones en la feria Plast 2026, con un fuerte enfoque en la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al manejo de materiales en la industria de plásticos.
Wittmann’s Airmould Starter Package Provides Entrée to Gas Assist
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Wittmann’s Airmould starter package simplifies access to internal gas pressure technology, with a pressure-generation unit included in new plus version.
EE.UU.: industria plástica ante reforma del comercio global
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La asociación PLASTICS publicó un análisis sobre las enmiendas al Sistema Armonizado y su efecto en los flujos comerciales de plásticos por un valor de 24.300 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos.
Fives fortalece su operación de automatización en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Fives Automatización México integra capacidades de ingeniería de control, robótica, visión artificial, software, manejo de materiales e integración de sistemas para atender la demanda de automatización en México y Norteamérica.
TPRC research studies reflectivity characterization of TPC tapes for AFP
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The proposed camera-based measurement to characterize directional reflectivity provides a faster way to receive information on a TPC tape’s consolidation state.
Sustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Envalior’s LCA and external critical review verifies the new Tepex composite matches the original’s performance for automotive and can be used as a drop-in for composites processes.
Xenia Materials thermoplastic composites portfolio enable large-format tooling production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A range of reinforced pellet compounds for large-scale additive manufacturing provide thermal stability and dimensional accuracy for high-performance tooling.
Infinite Composites equipment expansion enhances composite tanks, coatings delivery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Automated production of large composite tanks, rocket motor casings, tubes and other high-performance structures has been augmented with new winders, rail systems and metering machines.
PRF named exclusive forum headline sponsor for International Composites Summit 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
PRF Composite Materials will play a central role in this ambitious event experience, highlighting ICS’ value to composites industry players.
SeaRush project takes 3D printed USV testbed from concept to sea in 5-month timeframe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative Dutch ecosystem integrates a range of new technologies to develop and test scalable, affordable and rapidly produced USVs for future marine operation.
Otto selects F/List GmbH to develop Phantom 3500 interiors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
With no legacy layouts to work around, the business jet’s lightweight, ultra-premium cabin is being co-designed with F/List’s expertise in composites, bio-based materials and bold designs.
Exportaciones de México al alza: las manufacturas lideran el crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre enero y marzo, las exportaciones manufactureras alcanzaron alrededor de 160 mil millones de dólares.
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program, Industry Partnerships
Derek Korn | Production Machining
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place this June 24-25 in Austin, Texas. Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
Engineering Better Closures: Sustainable Designs in Flexible Packaging
| Plastics Technology
Brands are under mounting pressure to make flexible packaging more sustainable, from films and multi-layer structures to fitments and closures.
Tariffs Become Part of the Operating Environment
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers may need to stop treating tariffs as temporary disruptions and start planning for long-term supply chain uncertainty and policy-driven change.
Grado de acabado para superaleaciones de alta dureza
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El grado TS0501 Duratomic, de Seco Tools, se orienta al torneado de acabado en superaleaciones resistentes al calor.