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.