The Right Distribution For Your Video

Debi Williams | Gardner Web

Not all channels are equal when it comes to distributing your video. Here we introduce Gardner Business Media’s suite of video products and provide guidance on the types of video content that work best with each.

Xiamen Jinway presenta moldes de hasta 25,000 kg en Meximold 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Xiamen Jinway Mould, fabricante chino con más de 35 años de experiencia, participa en Meximold 2026 con moldes de alta precisión de 200 a 25,000 kg para el sector automotriz, electrónico y de electrodomésticos, con capacidad anual de 450 moldes y más del 90% de su producción exportada.

Inline Ultra-High-Shear Mixer

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

The Ross MegaShear HSM-706MS-50 is a 50-hp high shear mixer reaching 7,200 rpm for emulsification, homogenization and particle-size reduction in demanding applications.  

NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: NSK America Corp.'s iSpeed5 is a fully tool-changeable, independent electric motor spindle system available in 60,000 and 80,000 rpm configurations, designed to expand small-diameter tooling capability on standard machining centers.

Muratec Brings 'Automation for All' to IMTS 2026

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Muratec USA is highlighting its portfolio of machines and integrated automation solutions, as well as its Job Shop Center, where IMTS attendees can interact with its solutions in real-time.

Yazaki Develops Lower-Carbon Bamboo Fiber Composite for Automotive, Industrial

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

YTCA has developed a bamboo-filled polypropylene composite that cuts carbon footprint by roughly 50% compared with conventional PP and talc/PP while matching their mechanical performance.

Voltage Vessels 3D Prints Composite RHIB Prototype, Seeks Next Steps with Eclipse X9 Composite

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.

UMaine Launches 3D Printed, Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Boat

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 30-foot 3Dirigo X reaches speeds near 40 knots and builds on the original 3Dirigo’s 2019 record-setting print run, demonstrating a repeatable tool for defense and commercial boatbuilding.

Continuous Composites to Advance CF3D for UAV-Embedded Electrical Systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under a Phase II contract, CCI will continue its work with the U.S. Navy, this time embedding electrical pathways into load-bearing composite components to achieve a new class of multifunctional UAV systems.

HTMS Composites Expands CMC Work Into Silicon Valley Location

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Following a £1.3 million funding raise in 2025, the U.K. company has opened two additional locations in England and is now expanding into the U.S. to commercialize its material tech.

Immaks Advances Turkey’s Type 4 Hydrogen Storage Capability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Aksa Composites brand is targeting UN ECE R134 certification by 2027 for its in-house-developed Type 4 storage vessels, as well as the start of an integrated supply chain for Turkey.

Rubbermaid incorpora Tritan Renew en su línea de empaques Brilliance

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Rubbermaid amplió su portafolio Brilliance con productos fabricados en Tritan Renew de Eastman, copoliéster con contenido reciclado certificado por balance de masa mediante reciclaje molecular, disponibles desde abril de 2026 en formatos rectangulares, redondos y para despensa.

Haimer Hybrid Chuck Reduces Vibration in Precision Machining Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Haimer's Hybrid Chuck combines shrink-fit and hydraulic chuck technologies with integrated passive damping in a single holder, offering compatibility with existing shrink-fit setups and options for internal coolant delivery and pull-out protection.

Critical Success Factors for Precision Micro Drilling

| Production Machining

Component miniaturization requires smaller features with tighter tolerances, often in difficult-to-machine materials.

Flexicon Expands Product Line with Solid-Liquid Mixing and Blending System

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

FlexEductor uses Venturi vacuum technology for lump-free solid-liquid mixing with no moving parts, minimal maintenance, and full clean-in-place capability.  

HMG Paints Wins 2026 U.K. People's Choice Award

| Products Finishing

The Family Business United award, voted for by customers, suppliers and supporters, honors quality, innovation and service across family-owned and operated businesses.

Meximold 2026 abrirá debate sobre nearshoring, talento y tecnología en moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante rueda de prensa previa a Meximold 2026, Carlos Mortera de AMT y Alfonso Peña del Clúster de Herramentales de Nuevo León debatieron por qué México importa el 90% de sus moldes y cuál es el papel del nearshoring en el sector.

Get the Signal, Not the Noise with Manufacturing Connected

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

Gardner's new industrial intelligence platform gives manufacturers curated access to the data, tools and reporting behind better decisions. See it this week at the Shop Zone booth, front of the West Building.
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Modig, Ibarmia and LiCON Present Dual-Spindle, Multiprocess and High-Volume Machining Solutions

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Modig Machine Tool, Ibarmia and LiCON showcase the Mill-Ex2, T Series Multiprocess and LiFlex II 776 i³ PC through live machining demonstrations.

Meximold: desayuno de Mujeres en la Manufactura sobre IA y marca personal

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de Meximold 2026,  Mujeres en la Manufactura organiza un panel con profesionales de los sectores automotriz, aeroespacial y del software para explorar el papel de la inteligencia artificial en el liderazgo técnico y en la proyección laboral.

Premier Engineering presenta moldes de iluminación automotriz

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Premier Engineering lleva a Meximold 2026 su portafolio de moldes de alta precisión para iluminación automotriz y dispositivos médicos, con software propio iMould CAM, mecanizado automatizado mediante CMM y una capacidad de 700 moldes anuales, respaldada por Premier Engineering México.

Cambium Presents High-Temp Laminating Film Adhesive for Bonding 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ApexFrame 5000 is designed for nonstructural bonding of polymer films and metallic foils with reduced logistical complexity.