3M Expands Xtract Cubitron II Film Disc 775L Range With Fine Grades

| Products Finishing

Expanded product line with grades up to 1,000 improves scuffing, topcoat preparation, coating refinement and rework applications.

Dillon Pie Jaws Provide Maximum Contact Area for Reliable Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dillon’s full-grip jaws provide a solid gripping surface which yields more friction for drive with reduced part distortion.

Advancing bonding, coating and sealing to 4.0 systems for composites, metals and more

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.  

Precision Additive LPBF Printer Enables High-Speed Metal Printing with AI Integration

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Precision Additive introduces the PA-300 laser powder bed fusion printer, which combines proprietary SSLM laser technology and artificial intelligence to produce components for defense and aerospace applications.

Cámara Digital Sight 100 de Nikon para microscopios industriales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La cámara Digital Sight 100 permite obtener imágenes de alta definición y facilita la visualización, el registro y el intercambio de información en aplicaciones industriales.

Big Daishowa Tool Balancing System Optimizes Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Big Daishowa provides the Speroni STB Aequilibria line, which helps tooling achieve higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish.

10 Patterns Shaping Machine Shops Right Now

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Across Modern Machine Shop’s recent reporting, the same operational pressures keep appearing in shops of all sizes. From quoting speed and software scrutiny to workforce visibility and repeatable setups, these patterns reveal how manufacturers are actually making decisions right now.

Clariant valida reciclaje químico de pyoil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proceso con catalizador HDMax permite transformar pyoil en un feedstock apto para crackers en el reciclaje químico.  

Okuma America Corp. Leader Appointed to AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology’s Board of Directors

| Modern Machine Shop

Jim King, president, CEO and COO of Okuma America Corp., has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. His term will begin on April 8, 2026.

Axtra3D Unveils Axtra Workflow, a Fully Connected, Validated Ecosystem

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The AM ecosystem links build setup, printing, postprocessing, inspection and data-driven traceability into a single production backbone.

Renewable Lubricants' Coolant Features Specialized Formulation for Range of Applications

| Production Machining

Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-SynXtra line reduces smoke and mist while providing optimized extreme-pressure and antiwear protection.

Q&A: Sustainable Packaging Strategies in 2026

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Dow's Heather Turner and Jennifer Ronk talk about biomaterial demand, EPR, and how the company is helping customers balance performance and sustainability.

Tungaloy Inserts Provide Consistent Performance in Complex Turning Operations

| Modern Machine Shop

The Y-Pro Series is expanded to include YCGT inserts featuring a 25-degree corner angle for enhanced profiling and undercutting performance.

Tips for Cleaning Oily Parts

| Production Machining

Degreasers are the best option for cleaning parts machined with oil. Vacuum degreasers are recommended for cleaning complex parts.

When Life Happens: Will Manufacturing Survive the Moments Its Employees Experience?

| MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturing faces a retirement crisis as baby boomers exit. Human Asset Management helps companies prepare for inevitable workforce transitions and unexpected departures.
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Flying carbon fiber electric vessel maker Candela raises €30 million amid soaring oil prices

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Its largest-ever funding round, serial production in progress and a second facility for scalable, platform-based serial production demonstrate the continued interest and promise of Candela’s electric foiling technologies.

Joby 2025 financial results show strong liquidity, supporting near-term eVTOL launch plans

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joby continues to stand as an eVTOL developer with a credible path to commercialization, combining certification leadership, government alignment and early operational planning.

Laser tech investment builds up Web Industries’ Denton production capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Broader processing capability growth provides ability to serve fast-paced, high-demanding markets with Tier 1 quality.

Composites sustainability wins: ISO 14001 certification, Platinum EcoVadis rating, emissions reports

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gurit, Orion S.A., Exel Composites and Polestar improve environmental performance and transparency through facility certification, the release of sustainability and carbon footprint reports, and assessment momentum.  

FACC to set up additional high-tech plant by 2029, doubling current aerostructure capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Increased structural component production rates for existing and future projects will benefit from the St. Martin site in Upper Austria, which will operate with a high degree of automation and novel technologies.

Kraiburg TPE mantiene Medalla de Oro EcoVadis

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kraiburg TPE obtiene por segundo año la Medalla de Oro de EcoVadis, situándose entre el 2 % de empresas mejor evaluadas en sostenibilidad.

Life Happens; Then What?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Life’s disruptions are inevitable, but thoughtful planning, mentorship and people-first strategies help shops stay resilient and protect critical knowledge.