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Is There a Downside to Upskilling? No.
Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected
This machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions.
#workforcedevelopment
FARO Handheld Scanner Enhances 3D Measurement Capabilities
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
FARO, a business unit of AMETEK Inc., introduces the HandyScan Black|Elite, a metrology-grade solution for precise and reliable scanning across diverse manufacturing applications.
SecFund invests in CMC producer Arceon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbeon family of high-temp materials represents a leap forward for future space, aerospace and defense systems.
Jekta to begin flight tests in 2026 for second subscale seaplane
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Working in parallel, two 1:9-scale prototypes enable Jekta engineers to validate aerodynamic assumptions during the aircraft’s transition from water to air in preparation for a future full-scale composite aircraft.
HAIZEEKO project studies coatings, smart monitoring and eco-design for offshore wind structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Offshore wind blades and towers are consistently exposed to extreme environments, requiring novel material and technology solutions to improve their efficiency, sustainability and durability.
Maintaining U.S. Supply Chains with the Materials Already Here
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
The solution for shoring up U.S. manufacturing’s supply chain for metals could be right here.
Proactivity Generates Success: Takeaways from Top Shops 2025
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
What sets a Top Shop apart from other shops? Industry leaders explored this question at the 2025 Top Shops Conference and found a common answer: proactive, intentional purchases and systems planning.
Finishing Index Reading Regresses Away From Expansion
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
Losses in key components kept the index from pushing past the 50 mark but rather deeper into contraction.
Tendencias que orientan la discusión técnica sobre plásticos: ciencia e innovación
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Las discusiones sobre plásticos se apoyan cada vez más en evidencia y tecnología, con efectos directos en el diseño, la operación y el cumplimiento. Este especial presenta temas que concentran la atención del sector, desde microplásticos hasta la circularidad y la automatización, y aporta contexto técnico para evaluar soluciones, anticipar regulaciones y orientar decisiones estratégicas.
Marco del U.S. Plastics Pact sobre Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor en envases
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El U.S. Plastics Pact presentó un marco sobre Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor para envases plásticos. El documento define seis ejes regulatorios y criterios técnicos para orientar a los estados, basados en el trabajo multisectorial y en lineamientos de economía circular, con alcances y límites operativos claros y bases.
Procesos de mecanizado que elevaron la productividad en 2025
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Las operaciones esenciales del mecanizado mostraron en 2025 un impacto directo en la precisión, la rigidez y los tiempos improductivos. Este especial ofrece una revisión de procesos y tecnologías que afectan la productividad del taller, desde estrategias de corte y sistemas de sujeción hasta el rectificado avanzado, con criterios técnicos y límites operativos claros.
Liderazgo femenino y manufactura inteligente: arranca la gira 2026 en Monterrey
| Modern Machine Shop México
El 5 de febrero inicia la Gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026 con un desayuno en Monterrey, que combinará conferencia, panel de liderazgo y un taller práctico sobre inteligencia artificial, automatización y habilidades clave para liderar en la industria.
Nordson y FIMIC integran soluciones para reciclaje en K 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Nordson BKG y FIMIC lanzaron en K 2025 soluciones integradas para el reciclaje de poliolefinas, con filtración precisa, alta capacidad y operación automatizada.
Laser Photonics Laser Cutting System Provides Precision Tolerances
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Laser Photonics introduces the STIF-3020 laser cutting solution for sheet metal, improving speed and precision in high-volume metalworking environments.
January 2026: Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Down Entering 2026
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Supply/demand imbalances, lower feedstock costs, and plant maintenance in Q1 are expected to keep most resin prices flat to down; however, upticks are likely in certain instances.
#economics
Episode 63: An Interview With Brad Durkin, Electroless Nickel Conference
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In this installment of On the Line, electroless nickel (EN) expert Brad Durkin discusses trends and topics that were top of mind at this year’s Electroless Nickel Conference and role of EN technology in manufacturing today.
Top 10 CompositesWorld columns of 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From Applications to Design & Testing to Troubleshooting — these 10 columns garnered the most interest amongst CW readers.
Citrine Informatics introduces Omni and Apex to ramp up material, chemistry R&D
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AI frameworks feature functionalities capable of ingesting and harmonizing diverse sources of information to change the way scientists and chemists develop novel materials like composites.
Giant Tooling System Enhances High-Precision, Heavy-Duty Machining
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Erowa Technology introduces the Giant Tooling System (GTS), designed for robust and efficient machining of large and heavy workpieces in demanding environments.
EOS Metal 3D Printer With Six-Laser Architecture
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The EOS M4 Onyx features a sleek new design and efficient footprint. Of note: A new filtration system traps and neutralizes hazardous condensate.
IA en la manufactura: clave para aumentar márgenes operativos en 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El 74 % de los líderes del sector manufacturero espera que la IA gestione una parte sustancial de las decisiones rutinarias de producción para 2028.
2025 Emerging Leaders Profile: Nushrat ‘Nush’ Ahmed
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This quality inspector at Addman Group’s Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing says that in terms of a manufacturing career, she just kind of found it.