Fractional CFOs: The Secret Weapon for Mid Market Manufacturers
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Manufacturing companies in the $5-15 million revenue range face a common challenge: they've outgrown basic financial systems but can't justify hiring a full-time CFO.
AkzoNobel 2026 Color of the Year Promotes Emotional Connection in Automotive Design
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel introduces Rhythm of Blues, a versatile family of blue hues reflecting emotional connection, creativity and personal expression that is shaping the future of driving.
Capacitación en la industria manufacturera: 5 sectores que marcan la diferencia
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Más del 56% del personal capacitado en la industria manufacturera se concentró en áreas estratégicas como producción, ventas y servicios.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fryer Five-Axis Machining Centers Provide 360-Degree Rotation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fryer Machine Systems' 5X Series features the Kessler tilting/rotary head, which provides 360 degrees of rotation and 200 degrees of spindle tilt.
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.
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.
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.
Drill System Reduces Setup Time, Tool Inventory
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy’s DrillMeister system enables users to build drills for a range of applications with a mix-and-match set of drill heads and tool bodies.
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.
Taladros EDM de alta velocidad Belmont SY series
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie SY, de Belmont, ofrece taladros EDM CNC de alta velocidad para agujeros pequeños, con opciones de automatización para operación desatendida.
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.
Cleaning Technologies Group Promotes Jeff Mills
| Products Finishing
Mills bringing extensive experience and leadership to oversee the Ransohoff and Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics divisions.