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Seco Milling Insert Provides Optimal Surface Quality
| Modern Machine Shop
Seco Tools’ Double Turbo 11 enables manufacturers to maximize efficiency, reduce tooling costs and achieve optimal surface quality in a range of materials and machining challenges.
InnovMetric Metrology Software Features Cloud Technology, AI Assistance
| Production Machining
PolyWorks 2026 elevates 3D measurement with cloud technology, AI and universal compatibility.
Plastics Processing Makes Gains in April Despite Uncertainty
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Energy market volatility may bring uncertainty, but demand and production trends point to gradual stabilization across the plastics value chain in Q2 2026.
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The Value of Picosecond IR Laser Marking for Medical
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Medical device manufacturers are the primary market for infrared laser markers that deliver pulses in picoseconds to deliver true-black, non-reflective marks on surgical instruments and implantables.
Using pi joints to expand a composite wing’s flight envelope
| CompositesWorld
DarkAero replaced butt joints in the center wing box assembly to increase the flight test envelope in high-speed gust load conditions for its DarkAero 1 prototype composite aircraft.
New Advisors Bring Shop-to-Strategy Insight
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology introduces two more of its new Editorial Advisors, bringing complementary expertise in hands-on moldmaking, engineering and estimating, and business strategy and marketing, offering perspectives that span shop floor operations to industry growth.
Show Ready: A Guide to SUR/FIN 2026 Exhibitor Highlights
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
From wastewater chemistry to AI-powered process control, Products Finishing rounds up what exhibitors are bringing to Rosemont this June.
Trash Panda and Crocs Collaborate To Recycle Footwear
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
“Old Crocs, New Life” campaign supplies recycled content for disc golf.
La industria aeroespacial acelera la modernización de sus plantas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La presión por aumentar la producción, fortalecer la resiliencia industrial y mejorar la trazabilidad está impulsando una nueva ola de modernización en las plantas aeroespaciales alrededor del mundo.
Zoomlion abre en Aguascalientes su centro de capacitación para Latinoamérica
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 90 millones de pesos, la compañía china inició operaciones de capacitación técnica, servicio postventa y ensamble final de tractores y maquinaria agrícola para atender mercados de la región.
Sistema shrink-fit con enfriamiento automático
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Big Daishowa ofrece el sistema Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 para calentamiento y enfriamiento controlado de portaherramientas.
What Roles Is AM Playing in the Defense Supply Chain? RAPID 2026 Takeaways
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Conversations with exhibitors and attendees at RAPID 2026 revealed specific niches where additive manufacturing is becoming a critical capability.
Pflaumer Brothers Polyisocyanate Pre-Polymer Provides Corrosion Resistance in Polyurethane Systems
| Products Finishing
Teracure MCR-2 is an aromatic polyisocyanate pre-polymer engineered for use in moisture-cured and two-component polyurethane systems requiring corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
Stadler impulsa digitalización del reciclaje con IA y datos en tiempo real
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La plataforma STADLERconnect utiliza inteligencia artificial y análisis de datos para optimizar plantas de clasificación y reciclaje.
RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations
Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.
Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.
ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.
IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.
Selling Plastics Packaging’s Sustainability Story
| Plastics Technology
Check out PT Tech Days: Sustainable Packaging to see how leaders across the plastics packaging supply chain are positioning polymers as the sustainable choice.
Sirmax y De’ Longhi incorporan 70 % de plástico reciclado en cafetera
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva Eletta Ultra utiliza materiales reciclados procedentes de residuos electrónicos en componentes visibles y estructurales.