The CFO Advantage: Strategic Financial Leadership for Manufacturing Growth
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Two manufacturing leaders share how fractional CFOs transformed their businesses with better cash flow, banking relationships and financial planning.
#workforcedevelopment
México frena producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros y pesados
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2025, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México disminuyó un 0.9 %, mientras que la producción de vehículos pesados cayó un 34.8 %.
Reason for Optimism in 2026 Despite Drop in December
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
The GBI: Precision Machining lost 0.4 points in December, but strong purchase intent and business expectations offer positive outlook for the new year.
#economics
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
| GROW
We hear this adage frequently and it is based on a motivational book which was published in early 2000s. Teamwork is certainly a universal component of Gardner; many departments, collaborating and working closely on all aspects of our media output. I wanted to share a particular recent teamwork event and do some serious bragging here . . .
As you know, MoldMaking Technology is now a 6x frequency magazine. Christina, Jann and Aimee had the tricky task of working editorial around the first issue of 2026, always challenging. The sales staff work diligently emailing contracts to their clients in hopes of being approved for the new year.
Monaghan Tooling Group Compensation Nuts Correct Runout Errors
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Monaghan Tooling Group introduces the Easyzero runout compensation nuts in kit form, designed to quickly address misalignment for round tools using ER collets.
An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production, Including 3D Printing
Christina Fuges | Additive Manufacturing
Versatile and scalable additive, machining and molding systems optimize moldmaking operations and support training initiatives.
Horn amplía el sistema Supermini con insertos GM para roscado interno
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los nuevos insertos de geometría GM están diseñados para mejorar la estabilidad del proceso y el control de viruta en operaciones de roscado interno en aceros, inoxidables y materiales de viruta larga.
Capacitación en la industria manufacturera: 5 sectores que marcan la diferencia
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Más del 56% del personal capacitado en la industria manufacturera se concentró en áreas estratégicas como producción, ventas y servicios.
Fractional CFOs: The Secret Weapon for Mid Market Manufacturers
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Manufacturing companies in the $5-15 million revenue range face a common challenge: they've outgrown basic financial systems but can't justify hiring a full-time CFO.
Ecovermis: estudiantes convierten plásticos en fertilizante
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Estudiantes de la BUAP crearon Ecovermis, un biofertilizante obtenido mediante degradación biotecnológica de residuos plásticos.
AkzoNobel 2026 Color of the Year Promotes Emotional Connection in Automotive Design
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel introduces Rhythm of Blues, a versatile family of blue hues reflecting emotional connection, creativity and personal expression that is shaping the future of driving.
AVK Innovation Award submissions are open
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AVK is accepting submissions for innovations in FRP/composites until March 27, 2026.
Barq Group, Elroy Air sign $200 million JV for Chaparral manufacturing in Abu Dhabi
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Facility establishment by 2028 to manufacture and service Elroy’s autonomous cargo aircraft helps build self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem in the UAE.
Meet the JEC Group Startup Booster finalists for 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 2026 JEC Composites Startup Booster brings together 20 finalists selected from more than 160 global applicants to present their innovations in person at JEC World on March 10.
Carbon Axis XCell platform now combines AFP and filament winding processes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The compact, user-friendly composites manufacturing machine brings two complementary processes together on one platform for industrial users, R&D and technology development environments.
Gurit becomes core kit design partner for leading wind turbine OEM
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Five-year supply agreement for Opticore kits through Gurit will streamline the OEM’s process, reduce complexity and unify final designs.
Albany Engineered Composites business segment achieves U.S. DOD CMMC Level 2 certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Certification verifies Albany International and AEC meet the cybersecurity requirements necessary to protect CUI across their operations.
Turkish partners form LFAM Center business venture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Basaran Technology, Otostech and Omniform’s combined additive manufacturing and composites expertise will service defense, marine and architectural industries.
Parts Cleaning Conference Announces Call for Speakers
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The 2026 Parts Cleaning Conference and Workshop will take place July 7-9 in Columbus, Ohio. Abstracts are due Jan. 30, 2026.
PTXPO for Moldmakers
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Built on moldmaking roots, PTXPO connects manufacturers with technology, processes, buyers and suppliers to help mold businesses grow stronger together.
Fryer Five-Axis Machining Centers Provide 360-Degree Rotation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fryer Machine Systems' 5X Series features the Kessler tilting/rotary head, which provides 360 degrees of rotation and 200 degrees of spindle tilt.
Thermoplastic composite materials and processing interactions
David Leach | CompositesWorld
Selection of product material formats and their interactions with various process methods heavily influence a final TPC part’s properties and fabrication options.