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.