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Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites remain central to solving the technical demands of next-gen transportation and advancing mobility headed into 2026, the central theme to next year’s technical program.

Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Composites solve performance, weight, durability challenges and more in a variety of industrial applications. Recent notable examples include fire truck pumps, biogas reactor tanks and shipping pallets.

Double-Sided Exchangeable Tip Drill

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

More diameters for Walter's exchangeable tip drill with two cutting edges.  

LS Mtron IMM Expands Chicago Facility

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The maker of injection molding machines has expanded its technical center outside of Chicago, taking over an entire building it had shared since 2018.

Joint Project Proves Suitability of Snow Jet Cleaning Technology

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

A joint project investigated the material compatibility of the QuattroClean snow jet cleaning technology on product surfaces typically found in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Free Educational Opportunities at PTXPO 2026

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In addition to equipment displays and demos from the industry’s leading suppliers to meet your production needs, this March PTXPO will offer free educational resources to pad your plastics IQ.
#workforcedevelopment

Hubbard-Hall Acquires Assets of JSA/Metalline

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Hubbard-Hall expands geographic reach, prioritizing customer service, providing hands-on technical support and strengthening strategic alliances with key suppliers.

ABB Robotics' AI Assistant Enhances Robot Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

ABB Robotics introduces the RobotStudio AI Assistant, leveraging generative AI to simplify robot programming and boost productivity for users across industries.

Módulos de sujeción SMW Autoblok APS 138 listos para automatización

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los módulos de sujeción de punto cero APS 138-E y APS 138-I, de SMW Autoblok, ofrecen repetibilidad inferior a 0.005 mm, alta rigidez y compatibilidad universal con otros sistemas de punto cero.

What Makes High-Volume Machining Different?

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

The same principles that make a good low-volume process also make a good high-volume process. The difference is that production requires you to be intentional everywhere you used to rely on instinct.

México se mantiene como el mayor mercado de exportación de Estados Unidos

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial informó que México consolida su posición como el mayor mercado de exportación de Estados Unidos, fortaleciendo los lazos económicos de América del Norte.

VIDEO: From Basement Beginnings to 3D Printing Success

Julia Hider | MoldMaking Technology

Zero Tolerance grew from humble beginnings into a moldmaking powerhouse by blending traditional machining with innovative plastic and metal 3D printing.  

Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries to build $120+ million composites line in Qatar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Line producing carbon fiber, composite tanks for CNG and H2 and other high-value products will build up the Middle East’s energy, mobility and industrial application capabilities.

Sabic amplía capacidad de oligómeros PPE para IA y 5G

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La ampliación de la capacidad de Sabic en oligómeros PPE busca garantizar un suministro ágil para PCB y reforzar su oferta de materiales avanzados para IA y 5G.  

Vericut 9.6 incorpora flujos de trabajo con inteligencia artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La última versión del software Vericut, 9.6 integra herramientas de inteligencia artificial y mejoras orientadas a la productividad para simplificar flujos de mecanizado y optimizar la colaboración en planta.

Acceligence, Cetma DiMAT pilot project proves UAV concept development for SMEs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital twin technologies, high-fidelity simulation development and use of more sustainable materials de-risk and enable design to validation of UAV composite structures more rapidly, lowering entry barriers.

Uavos, Mira Composites perform test flight of ApusNeo HAPS aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The highly composite 18-meter-wingspan platform successfully obtained imagery from 3,000-12,000-meter altitudes, supporting its progress toward use in high-altitude missions.

MMT Chats: Custom Manufacturing Meets Flexible Workflow Solution

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Michigan mold builder shares how they found a workflow system that adapts to custom manufacturing needs.

Plastics Processing Index Drops in November, But Outlook Remains Positive

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Following a few months of slow, positive momentum, the Gardner Business Index drops to 45.0, down from a year-high 51.0 in October. The Future Business Index; however, remains steadily positive.  
#economics

Video: Joining Technique Extends the Build Volume for Metal 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In this method developed by Synergy Molding Technologies, geometric features reinforced by laser cladding make it possible to build larger metal parts from segments printed on smaller, more affordable 3D printers. 

Precision Machining Index Declines in November

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

November saw a return to contraction after just one month in growth territory.

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.
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