GrayMatter Robotics Named DOD Maintenance Innovation Challenge Finalist
| Products Finishing
GMR-AI platform, presenting surface preparation, coating and inspection in one process, is designed to provide geometry-agnostic adaptive automation for defense MRO operations.
Avient Expands Range of Nonhalogen Flame-Retardant TPEs
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New OnFlex thermoplastics elastomers developed for enhanced flame retardance, mechanical performance and cost efficiency.
Transceptor Microgage de Pinpoint Laser Systems optimiza la alineación de precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema Microgage Transceiver, que integra transmisor láser y receptor digital de doble eje en una sola unidad compacta, ofrece mayor exactitud y facilidad en tareas críticas de alineación industrial.
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Names New President
| MoldMaking Technology
Hendrie Viktor succeeds retiring President Mark Smith, bringing more than 20 years of ZEISS leadership experience to the role.
ZeroAvia cuts down workforce, delays ZA600 H2 powertrain certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The H2 propulsion company has reduced its workforce by about 50% and revised its certification strategy, delaying full ZA600 H2 powertrain approval while prioritizing certification of its fuel cell system.
LEAM Technologies to present LFAM thermal control results in Feb. 24 webinar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
One-hour webinar hosted by MTC, IMechE and AMUK to cover LFAM processing techniques, applications, sustainability and material innovations with LEAM, Airtech and MTC experts.
Ideko participates in ROBOCOMP project for flexible, zero-emissions aerospace manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Precision and digitization contributions replacing heavy machinery with flexible robotic cells enable critical machining operations on carbon fiber parts and other production processes to be adapted and scaled.
Mikrosam composites processing technology facilitates automation democratization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Composites manufacturers are able to gain greater control from material prep to final part via Mikrosam’s AFP/ATL, rewinding, prepreg slitting and winding solutions.
CRP Technology, CRP Meccanica boost Alpine Hy6 concept car with 3D printed intake
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A monolithic intake plenum and manifold system, 3D printed with Windform SP CFRTP materials, improves sealing reliability and structural stability for Alpine’s hydrogen V6 engine.
High-performance Dawn Aerospace spaceplane iteration is in production following 15 flight tests
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From 2023 to 2025, the company’s Aurora suborbital platform has demonstrated rapid testing and relentless innovation leading to its next goal: reaching a 100-kilometer altitude multiple times a day.
Thermoset TopCon 2026 first keynote navigates AI in business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SPE Thermoset Division announces Matt Seitz’s presentation on AI’s benefits for manufacturing, including adoption trends, case studies and practical strategies.
Hosokawa Alpine presenta canastilla modular para película soplada
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva canastilla de Hosokawa Alpine permite la calibración precisa de la burbuja, la integración de sensores y una mayor flexibilidad en la extrusión de película soplada.
High Quality Standards Lead to Growth for Top Shop
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
2025 PF Top Shops winner Akron Plating Co. meets high quality standards by prioritizing the needs of its customers, facility and employees.
Guill presenta Unicam, nuevo cabezal flexible para extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con Unicam, Guill optimiza la operación de extrusión al integrar sistemas de ajuste y ensamblaje que mejoran la eficiencia y el mantenimiento.
Tungaloy-NTK de México amplía herramientas de fresado con el grado AH3225
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El recubrimiento PVD de triple nano capa AH3225 no solo mejora la resistencia al desgaste y a la fractura, sino que ofrece un desempeño consistente en aplicaciones de fresado de alta exigencia.
Faster Finishes, Smarter Spindles
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Unlocking the full potential of five-axis machining with high-speed spindles.
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Mazak Open House Demonstrates Advanced Machining Technologies
| Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. hosts two-day event at its Orlando Technical Center featuring live demonstrations of QTE-100MY multi-tasking machine, Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center and Syncrex 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine.
Umicore Hard Gold Electrolytes Optimize Layer Thickness Distribution
| Products Finishing
Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions offers Auruna 526 and Auruna 527 electrolytes that provide uniform gold deposition for material efficiency when coating technical components amid high precious metal prices.
Monaghan Tooling Group Compensation Nuts Correct Runout Errors
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Monaghan Tooling Group introduces the Easyzero runout compensation nuts in kit form, designed to quickly address misalignment for round tools using ER collets.
Ley de Economía Circular entra en vigor en todo el país
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La nueva Ley General de Economía Circular crea el Sistema Nacional de Economía Circular y refuerza la responsabilidad extendida del productor.
Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 suma sala especializada en extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con una nueva sala de extrusión, Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 amplía su oferta técnica para recicladores y transformadores de plásticos en la región.
Big Daishowa Tool Balancing System Optimizes Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Big Daishowa provides the Speroni STB Aequilibria line, which helps tooling achieve higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish.