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Precision Machining Index Declines in November
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
November saw a return to contraction after just one month in growth territory.
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
Perspectivas para la industria manufacturera en 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Deloitte detalla las tendencias clave que la industria manufacturera debe seguir en 2026 para lograr mayor flexibilidad, resiliencia y descubrir nuevas oportunidades.
Polímeros inteligentes: proyección y tendencias al 2035
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado de polímeros inteligentes crecerá hasta USD 16 mil millones en 2035, impulsado por materiales adaptativos y avances en 3D, biomedicina y el sector automotriz.
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.
Workflow Automation Transforms Moldmaking Operations
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Legacy Precision Molds implements JobTraQ’s no-code workflow automation software to better coordinate complex production tasks across departments, improving efficiency, tracking and decision-making.
Additional ChemQuest Group Appointments to Navigate European Chemicals Industry
| Products Finishing
Netherlands-based directors Erwin Wild and Ruud van der Eerden enhance the firm’s specialty chemicals-related expertise.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.