Production Machining Turns 25!

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición enero-febrero 2026 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Estas son las empresas proveedoras de tecnologías y servicios que forman parte de la edición de enero-febrero de 2026 de Modern Machine Shop México.

Mentorship, milestones and what's new for CW

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As CW brand VP Jeff Sloan departs for new horizons, editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on leadership, a stellar team and service to the composites industry.

Mordazas de latón Dillon reducen la distorsión en piezas delicadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas tipo pie jaws, fabricadas en latón, proporcionan mayor área de sujeción y evitan el marcado o la deformación en componentes de aleaciones blandas.

Mejzlik Propellers develops degradation-resistant hub for foldable CFRP propeller

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Hub stays stable under long-term crossflow loads, remains predictable in extended forward-flight thanks to CFRP design and manufacturing expertise.

CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers Using VR

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

CAMM TechBridge is transforming moldmaking’s future by combining virtual reality training, school partnerships, and workforce supports to attract students, engage parents and empower employers across Canada.
#workforcedevelopment

Umoe Advanced Composites supplies Type 4 H2 storage for Lithuania's eco-bus project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Umoe partners with MT Group to deliver four 20-foot H2 containers for Vilnius’ hydrogen facility, fueling 16 buses and cutting 1,414 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

Highly-Functional Material Week debuts in Nagoya

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Join the first Highly-Functional Material Week in Nagoya from Feb. 18-20, 2026. Attendees can explore cutting-edge technologies in composites, photonics and sustainable materials to boost industrial competitiveness.

Cannon highlights integrated, industrially scalable composites manufacturing systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Cannon presents aerospace, defense and recycling-focused solutions like thermocompression lines, Nexus and the POSSIBLE project. 

Digital, optical inspection tool for repeatable wind blade leading edge profiles by 8tree

| CompositesWorld

ProfileCHECK replaces manual wind blade inspections with precise, objective and fully traceable digital measurements.

All-CFRP, 125-foot-long Nomad 7 sailing catamaran to be launched in 2026

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: SMM Composites, Multiplast and Avel Robotics work together on the vessel’s massive carbon fiber composite structures being built at FC Cube shipyard in France.

CompoTech secures funding for filament-wound carbon fiber mast development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Initiative focuses on the design, simulation and testing of a carbon fiber yacht mast assembled for larger sailing vessels, seeking to replace traditional aluminum and composite masts formed in half-shell solutions.

RVmagnetics achieves extreme environment validation for MicroWire sensors

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: MicroWire technology, already proven in composites, is now validated by U.K. National Physics Lab in ionizing radiation and cryogenic temperatures for defense, space and nuclear applications.

CompSTLar project turns TPC materials into their own SHM systems

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The CompSTLar project is using laser-induced graphene to create seamless sensors within structural parts, combining data with simulations to enable virtual stress tests for in situ monitoring and prediction.

Base Materials develops LCA tool to strengthen product carbon transparency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Base Materials partners with MyCarbon to develop a dynamic tool that provides verified carbon footprint data, helping industries make informed, eco-friendly material choices.

JLR hybrid composite dashboard beam cuts 50,000 tons of CO2, rethinks vehicle safety

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Jaguar Land Rover has swapped out traditional magnesium/metal crosscar beam with an FRP and steel hybrid in future vehicles that is lighter, less carbon-intensive and still just as safe.

Solstice Advanced Materials to expand ballistic fiber manufacturing in Virginia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More than $220 million in funding will bring new fiber spinning, composite coating and analytical capabilities to the Chesterfield County facility by 2029.

Sinopec Capital invests in Forvia Hydrogen Solutions China

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Sinopec invests €40 million, joins and strengthens Forvia’s subsidiary to accelerate growth and value via optimized supply chain including storage tanks, carbon fiber and resins as China aims for 500,000 hydrogen vehicles by 2030.  

Fostering Innovation, Connections at Powder Coating Week 2026

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From beginner workshops to expert panels and exhibitions, PCI’s annual event equips professionals for innovation and real-world challenges.

Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2026

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s January 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Star SU, Erowa Technology Inc., SW North America and Sandvik Coromant.

AkzoNobel, McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship

| Products Finishing

Long-running collaboration with McLaren Mastercard F1 extends into the endurance racing event in late March.

Plastics Processing Rises in December, Still Below Growth Threshold

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Index moved up slightly at year-end with positive fundamentals signaling growth potential in 2026.
#economics