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.