United Machining Solutions Showcases Range of Precision Grinding, Machining Technology

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: United Machining Solutions showcases 17 CNC machines across its Mägerle, Blohm, Studer, Walter, Agie Charmilles, Charmilles, Mikron Mill and Step Tec brands.

SABIC PPS Compounds Enable High-Voltage Power Module Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

SABIC introduces the LNP Thermocomp OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds, based on polyphenylene sulfide resin, offering high CTI ratings, impact strength and flame retardancy for IGBT and other high-voltage power module applications.

Flow Waterjet System Provides Automated Abrasive Recycling

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: The NX Pro waterject system is designed to reduce noise, contain spray and enhance operator visibility with integrated LED lighting, panoramic windows and sliding doors.

Massivit Opens Europe-Based Service Center to Support RapidWings International Expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Barcelona-based facility serves to support the RapidWings on-demand 3D printed tooling platform for aerospace and defense composites manufacturers. 

Eve Reverse Partners With Fuse Composite for Expanded Natural Fibers Reach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The partnership gives Fuse, a bio-based natural fiber semi-finished products manufacturer, a Netherlands-based sales partner with material and processing expertise to expand market access for its products.

Nuclear Fusion + 3D Printing

| Additive Manufacturing

Nuclear fusion reactors will require new types of components compared to established nuclear fission designs. One area where 3D printing can help? Tungsten divertor tiles, like those seen in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Lindner presentó rHDPE alimentario y Flexloop en PRSE 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lindner participó en PRSE 2026 con su proyecto de rHDPE de grado alimentario de botellas de leche posconsumo —con la primera fase de aprobación de la EFSA— y la tecnología Flexloop de extracción por solvente para cosméticos y cuidado personal.

Previero Sorema actualiza sus granuladoras MU para reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Previero Sorema presentó en PLAST 2026 las versiones actualizadas de sus granuladoras MU 916 PRH2 y MU 920 PRH2, con mejoras en la estabilidad de la producción continua, la accesibilidad para el mantenimiento y la seguridad del operador durante las intervenciones.

FEMIA y AFAC buscan fortalecer el marco regulatorio aeronáutico

| Modern Machine Shop México

FEMIA invita a todas las empresas del sector aeroespacial a participar en el análisis y fortalecimiento de la Circular Operativa CO SA-900.01/25.

Modern Machine Shop Announces 2026 Top Shops Honorees

| Modern Machine Shop

Selected from participants in MMS’ annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, this year’s honorees exemplify innovation, leadership and operational excellence in the machining industry. 

Yaskawa lanza soluciones robóticas para almacenes en Norteamérica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las soluciones PackMaster y layer picker combinan robótica, planeación de movimiento y visión para mejorar el flujo de materiales, la eficiencia laboral y la escalabilidad en operaciones de almacén.

AIMPLAS desarrolla retardantes de llama sostenibles para plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

AIMPLAS investiga recubrimientos ignífugos sin halógenos en tres proyectos: PHOSFIRE reduce hasta un 50% el calor liberado durante la combustión, REFUGI desarrolla barnices biobásados para madera y plásticos, y HEFESTOS evalúa la transición de los retardantes bromados en la construcción y la automoción.

Tebis America CAD/CAM Automation Technology Streamlines Manufacturing Workflows

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS  2026: Tebis America introduces SmartOps, a wizard-based automation technology built into the Tebis CAD/CAM environment that standardizes workflows without requiring scripting or coding expertise.

Quaker Houghton Earns Deere & Co. Supplier Recognition

| Products Finishing

Quaker Houghton receives Partner-level status in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program, recognizing its dedication from fluidcare to chemical pretreatment.

MC Machinery EDMs Support Lights-Out Production

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: MC Machinery Systems features the Mitsubishi SG70 sinker EDM, the Mitsubishi MG Series Wire EDM and the Roku-Roku HC658III high-speed milling center.

Ruhrbot-Labs Debuts 2K-Buddy Two-Component Dispensing System

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The compact device automatically meters and mixes epoxy resin, polyurethane and other two-component materials through a static mixing nozzle, eliminating manual measuring and disposable mixing cups.

Nlcomp Welcomes Ocean as Shareholder, Prepares to Inaugurate rFactory

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ocean Srl’s investment will support nlcomp’s move toward sustainable, environmentally responsible marine practices and bolster its workboat segment entry as it prepares to open its new rFactory for rComposites and unveil the Offshore 34 yacht.

Dynamit Nobel Defence, B&T Composites Sign Defense MOU

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The agreement will explore how B&T Composites can support Dynamit Nobel Defence’s program requirements using its AFP, filament winding, precision machining and other composites-focused capabilities.

U.K. Opens COMPASS Facility, Supercharging Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Efforts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The AMRC’s £54 million COMPASS offers an open-access R&D infrastructure with Industry 4.0 digital tools, robotic preforming and a 2,400-tonne RTM press helping manufacturers and SMEs compete in global aerospace supply chains and de-risk, accelerate high-rate production.

Climate Impulse Project Receives Official Patronage from European Commission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The strategic endorsement reflects the EU’s firm commitment and alignment with the project’s zero-emission aviation ambitions, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy. 

Beta, Multistate Collaboration Completes First eIPP Operational Flights

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Beta Technologies’ CTOL Integration Pilot Program flight across a PA-VA-MD corridor is the start of electric aviation and future medical logistics advancement.

Walter amplía las operaciones de fresado a 90 grados con insertos TNMU

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos insertos indexables TNMU en grado Tiger-tec Gold WKK25G incorporan seis filos de corte y están diseñados para fresado de hombros, planeado, fresado de cavidades e interpolación circular en acero y fundición.