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.
Industrial Highlights from CES 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Alongside wearables and smart home gadgets, the Consumer Electronics Show had new launches for manufacturers, too.
Injection Molding and Machining Ultra-High-Performance Seals
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions pairs precision seal production processes and ultra-performance materials to meet the needs of critical mechanical systems in the most demanding of environments, even if seals are an afterthought.
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.
Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance
| Production Machining
A dynamic and universal standards framework that uses your unique workflow as the basis for your training program can optimize your training efforts.
#workforcedevelopment
Why Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Technology; It’s Attention
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
To make manufacturing cool again, we need influencers, better pay, compelling stories and focused attention on innovation.
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.
Reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico: criterios técnicos para 2026
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un documento reciente del U.S. Plastics Pact reabre el debate sobre cómo integrar el reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico de plásticos en flujos que hoy no se reincorporan de manera consistente. El texto fija condiciones técnicas, ambientales y normativas para su uso complementario, apoyadas en la jerarquía de residuos, LCA comparativos, definiciones ISO, el balance de masa y salvaguardas verificables.
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.
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.
Concepts NREC Software Suite Enhances Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Concepts NREC introduces Agile Engineering Design System v2025.2 with advanced volute modeling, secondary flow capabilities and optimized manufacturing tools.
Applications are open for 2026 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three scholarships, given annually to full-time graduate or undergrad students in polymer science, composites, plastics or related fields, are now accepting applications until April 1.
Vulcan Shield Global to establish high-tech alumina fiber manufacturing plant in Hungary
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Investment in continuous alumina fiber textiles and yarn production strengthens Europe’s materials ecosystem and the supply of oxide continuous fibers.
Jetcam releases Expert v25 with sheet metal, composites fabrication enhancements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Version 25.12 release delivers intelligent material utilization and seamless license management for enterprise deployments.
Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
December GBI results reveal positive outlook for composites fabricators heading into 2026.
#economics
Joby obtains second Ohio facility for dual-site eVTOL production strategy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional 700,000 square feet, to be operational in 2026, supports commitment to double aircraft production in 2027.
Scott & Fyfe appoints North American distributor for fiberglass CIPP system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Starting in 2026, Waterline Renewable Technologies will use its extensive network to distribute the Scottish textile company’s AlphaShield product for U.S. and Canadian pipeline infrastructure.
IFW realizes complex composite sandwich structures with AFP
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SHOREliner project demonstrates automated manufacture of topology-optimized aircraft fuselage structures showcasing digital process chain.
Cobots Bring Custom Injection Molder Greater Flexibility
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Family-owned injection molder optimizes production with collaborative robots (cobots), realizing a return on investment in just 1,500 hours.
Mazak Turning Machine Enhances Part Processing Versatility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. introduces the Quick Turn 450MY multitasking CNC turning center with an extended bed length option for processing extra-long workpieces.
How I Made It: David Modig, Chairman of Modig Machine Tool
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
What traits prepare someone to take the reins of a machine tool OEM? Curiosity above all, according to David Modig, chairman of Swedish OEM Modig Machine Tool.
Centros de barrenado profundo y mecanizado Unisig para moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie USC-M, de Unisig, que combina barrenado profundo y fresado en una sola máquina, reduce tiempos de preparación y aumenta la flexibilidad en la producción de moldes.