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SUPERPAN Project to Produce Recyclable, Highly Scalable Structural Composite Panels for Vehicle Lightweighting
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ideko, Aimplas and Birka Composites are considering thermoplastics and automated process development to enable multidirectionally reinforced panels that reduce vehicle weight, cut emissions and advance sustainable transport manufacturing.
Congratulations to the 2026 CW Top Shops Recipients
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Nine companies have earned this year’s CW Top Shops distinction, their commitment to benchmarking and continuous improvement setting the standard for the composites industry.
Sandvik Coromat CoroMill Plura Composite Router Supports Longer Tool Life
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The CoroMill Plura 2P350 cutting tool features an 02AD diamond-coated grade and cutting capabilities that withstand the abrasiveness of composite materials.
MATECH Unveils FAST Densification Service for CMC
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
MATECH's patent-pending, field-assisted sintering technology rapidly densifies SiC/SiC, C/SiC and C/C composites, delivering near-theoretical densities for high-temperature applications.
FAA Certifies Boeing's 737-7 After Decade-Long Review
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The approval clears the way for commercial deliveries beginning early 2027, following required updates to the jet's flight-control software, alerting system and engine anti-ice design.
Turkish Aerospace Industries Taxi Trials Kaan Fighter Jet Ahead of Flight Test
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Reportedly featuring CFRP fuselage and wing, domestically produced 5th-generation multirole fighter to replace F-16 targets service entry by 2028, switch to indigenous engine by 2030.
Progressive Components Debuts System Cooling Connect Controller
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components launches System Cooling Connect, linking cloud-enabled cooling manifolds to injection molding machines for real-time process data.
Akopet presenta la ATI-130-S8 servohidráulica en Meximold 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Akopet presenta la ATI-130-S8, una máquina de inyección servohidráulica diseñada para reducir el consumo energético y garantizar una alta repetibilidad en procesos de manufactura exigentes.
Tungaloy DoFeedTri incorpora insertos de seis filos para fresado de alto avance
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La serie utiliza insertos trigonales reversibles y un ángulo de posición reducido para mejorar la estabilidad en operaciones de desbaste, mecanizado de cavidades y entrada en rampa.
Hurco BM500U incorpora mecanizado de cinco ejes y automatización por pallets
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El centro de mecanizado combina operaciones simultáneas de cinco ejes y 3+2 con una mesa rotobasculante integrada y un cambiador automático de ocho pallets para ampliar los periodos de producción sin supervisión.
Renegade Parts Washers Marks 30 Years of Building Industrial Cleaning Equipment
| Products Finishing
Wisconsin manufacturer highlight three decades of building durable industrial cleaning equipment for manufacturers, fleet maintenance and repair operations across North America.
Sandvik Coromant Highlights End-to-End Machining Solutions
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Sandvik Coromant presents comprehensive tooling, digital solutions and expert support to address real-world manufacturing challenges.
Verano Dany Vasito 2026: educación ambiental gratuita para niños
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con más de 700 participantes y 20 organizaciones desde 2020, Verano Dany Vasito celebra su sexta edición con el agua como hilo conductor, seis sesiones virtuales gratuitas y actividades de Conagua, Agua.org, SEGAM y Recicla Unicel para niños de 6 a 12 años.
BTB Transfer Three- and Five-Spindle Transfer Machines Combine Productivity with Versatility
| Production Machining
BTB Transfer introduces the M04 and M06 transfer machines, featuring integrated fourth- and fifth-axis units at each station to balance high output with flexibility during batch changes.
Siemens AI-Powered Solutions Accelerate Digital Transformation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Siemens Digital Industries presents its integrated portfolio of CNC automation, digitalization software and AI-enabled manufacturing tools, including the Sinumerik One and Sinumerik 828 controls.
Seeing Advances in Large-Scale Multitask Machining
Derek Korn | Production Machining
At a recent open house, WFL Millturn Technologies highlighted new forms of automation, tooling and process control for its sizeable turn-mill equipment.
Vektek Pressure Monitoring System Supports Multifixture CNC Automation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Vektek introduces the Guardian 2.0, an industrial-grade pressure monitoring system designed for continuous oversight of clamping pressure across complex, multifixture environments.
NexPoint Materials Launches as Standalone Engineering Thermoplastics Company
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Formerly SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics business, NexPoint Materials announced the beginning of independent operations following its acquisition by Mutares.
Looking to Solve a Problem at IMTS? Here’s Where to Start.
| Modern Machine Shop
With over 1,800 exhibitors spread across more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, creating a game plan for IMTS can be a challenge. This guide is designed to help provide a starting point for machine shops to plan their time at the show.
New Opportunities for Automation
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Robot adoption is growing in North America, but the U.S. still lags other countries. The Automation Sector at IMTS 2026 has solutions for manufacturers at all stages of their automation journeys.
The Barnes Global Advisors Supports Development of Additive Manufacturing Materials Database for U.S. Navy
| Additive Manufacturing
The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been contracted by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to interpret, standardize and manage a comprehensive AM materials and process database intended to support naval engineering design efforts.
Traub MS12-4 integra cuatro husillos para producir piezas pequeñas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La máquina multihusillo procesa barras de hasta 13 mm y combina cuatro husillos principales, torretas independientes, contrahusillos y portaherramientas flexibles para mecanizado simultáneo.