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.
Akopet presenta la ATI-130-S8 servo hidráulica 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.
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.
Dillon Collet Pads, Jaws Expand Range of Machinable Part Geometries
| Modern Machine Shop
Dillon Manufacturing's collet pad top jaw systems accommodate a wider range of part geometries, offering quick changeovers, Carbinite coating for improved grip and reduced cycle times.
Benchtop Press Pushes Part Designer into Production Molding
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
When Scott Decker initially pictured a new vehicle wrap vinyl applicator product for WrapOn Tools, Asheboro, North Carolina, he knew the concept would require extensive design and development before it could become a reliable production part.
Fastems Automation System Enables Scalable Entry-Level Manufacturing
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Fastems introduces the Flexible Pallet System – Stationary (FPS-S), a compact, modular pallet automation solution designed to grow from a single-machine setup into a full-scale Flexible Manufacturing System.
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.
From Aerospace to Infrastructure: Mapping FRP’s Adoption in Mainstream Markets
| CompositesWorld
Scott Reeve, founder of Composite Advantage, shares insights from more than two decades of ventures that helped prove the viability of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure, waterfront and rail. A new chapter with Creative Composites Group signals the next phase of growth for established technologies and new FRP products.
Looking to Solve a Problem at IMTS? Here’s Where to Start.
| Modern Machine Shop
With 2,000 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.
How Mold Shops Can Retain Critical Knowledge
| MoldMaking Technology
A step-by-step approach shows mold builders how to capture, organize and reuse knowledge to reduce risk and speed technician development.
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Catalysium Launches Integrated Online Platform for Composites Innovation, Growth and Investment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A new website serves as the central gateway to the company’s activities and future developments, plus lays the foundations for its in-development Catalysium Ventures arm.
Sinofibers Establishes 5,000-MT Production Capacity for Wet-Spun T1100-Grade Carbon Fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Wet spinning carbon fiber project has established a stable production capacity for 6,600-MPa and 335-GPa T1100-grade fibers via the development of several key technologies.
Avanco Composites CFRP Sleeves Secure Rotor Magnets Without Adhesives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Demonstrated with partner WEKA Elektrowerkzeuge, the press-fitted sleeves use a process that generates high preload, serving rotor diameters from 30 to 300 millimeters.
El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera crece en julio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera creció 0.2 puntos en julio comparado con el mes anterior y 3.5 puntos respecto a julio de 2025.
Norton presenta ruedas para engranajes, herramientas y componentes endurecidos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La oferta comprende tecnologías de aglomerante vitrificado, metálico y cerámico para rectificado de engranajes, materiales aeroespaciales, herramientas de carburo y piezas automotrices de alta precisión.
Sames Debuts Automatic Spray Gun for Industrial Coating Applications
| Products Finishing
The AVX Pro Airmix automatic spray gun is designed for wood and general industrial coating applications with integrated NFC connectivity and a custom indexed aircap system.
Hainbuch Workholding Systems Enables Quick Changeovers
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hainbuch's Centrotex system enables complete clamping device changeovers in under a minute, with repeatability of 0.003 mm or less between the machine adapter and clamping device.
Flow NX Pro automatiza la recuperación del abrasivo en corte por chorro de agua
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El sistema incorpora reciclaje automático de abrasivo, una bomba de hasta 94,000 psi y software CAD/CAM para programar y supervisar el corte de piezas en diferentes materiales.
Belmont Sinker EDM Provides Powerful Performance in Compact Footprint
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: The MX-226C ZNC sinker EDM features a programmable Z-axis that automatically controls depth and generator settings from roughing through finishing cycles, as well as conversational G- and M-code programming that simplifies programming and reduces operator learning time.
Proyecto desarrolla paneles compuestos termoplásticos para transporte
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proyecto SUPERPAN, liderado por Birka Composites con AIMPLAS e IDEKO, desarrolla paneles reforzados multidireccionales con matrices termoplásticas para estructuras de transporte, integrando tecnología dual pullbraiding, curado UV y controladores en línea para automatizar la fabricación.
Farnborough International Airshow 2026: Progressing the Composite Advantage
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
At the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, the focus on next-generation aircraft propulsion, eVTOL and battery-electric aerospace emphasized process and architecture. In particular, it highlighted how structures are placed, cured and protected — rather than focusing solely on the material itself.
Grob Systems Five-Axis Machines Support High-Precision Machining of Complex Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Grob Systems features its G150 and G550 five-axis universal machining centers in live demonstrations with Lang Technik USA and YG-1 Tool Co.