An Upstream Look at Coatings Technology

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Orange peel, pinholing, inconsistent cure — many finishing headaches start in the formulation lab. A look at ACS 2026 reveals how ingredient-level innovations are delivering real solutions for industrial coaters.

Evaluating drape and impact performance of 2D and 3D woven composites

| CompositesWorld

A recent study demonstrates how advanced textile architectures are shaping the future of damage-tolerant and impact-resistant composite materials for defense.

Janicki to compete in 2026 Ski to Sea Race using company-built, aerospace-grade composites equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An employee team is entering the relay race with in-house-manufactured skis, bikes, canoes and kayaks that demonstrate Janicki’s proven expertise and explorative manufacturing approaches. 

RoboDK CAM reduce tiempos de implementación en mecanizado robótico

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La solución RoboDK CAM permite generar código de robot directamente desde modelos CAD, simplificando la programación y acelerando la implementación de celdas automatizadas.

Filled Composite Thermoset Shielding for Spacecraft: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printing could offer a new way to manufacture the Thermal Protection System (TPS) of a spacecraft, as demonstrated in this week’s Pic. 

Clasificación avanzada de PET con tecnología láser de Unisensor

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Unisensor exhibe en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología POWERSORT para clasificación de PET con calidad grado alimentario.

Industria química pide fortalecer el T-MEC

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIQ, CIAC y ACC reforzaron el diálogo trilateral para impulsar cadenas de suministro más competitivas y certidumbre regulatoria.  

Reviving Moldmaking Through Hands-On Mastery

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Penn State Behrend’s veteran instructors teach through mold autopsies, live industry projects and DoD-backed CNC bootcamps, blending craftsmanship with technology.
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México y Unión Europea fortalecerán comercio e inversión

| Modern Machine Shop México

La modernización del TLCUEM podría impulsar el comercio bilateral hasta en un 35 %, así como la inversión europea en el país.

AMBA Conference 2026 - Industry Award Winners Announced

| MoldMaking Technology

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 industry awards, which recognize outstanding leadership, workforce development, and innovation across the U.S. mold manufacturing industry.

GBI Rebounds in April, Extending Expansion Streak

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

All key measures improved month-over-month, led by supplier deliveries, production and exports, while capital spending expectations post their first increase in several months.

Dürr Optimizes Arm Geometry in EcoRP4 Robot Generation for All Painting Tasks

| Products Finishing

Improved features support automotive part painting lines that handle high volumes and standardized applications.

Far-UK successfully develops, supplies rGF cab support brackets for Mercedes testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Lessons learned from the RECOTRANS project bolster support brackets designed with lightweighting, cost, durability and EOL considerations.

ANAV 3D startup delivers large-scale LFAM ecosystem to India

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Customized composite tooling, architectural designs, industrial fixtures and many other solutions are available through the ANAV 3D platform, powered by CEAD equipment.

Aerospace tooling, seaglider mock-up projects illustrate Caracol Heron AM platform production agility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two customer projects required agile, large-scale and on-demand fiber-reinforced production models, which Heron AM successfully delivered with 50-70% reduced lead times.

Topolo-Truck innovates fiberglass honeycomb panels for caravan body shells

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: GFRTP panels align with environmental trends and enhance core requirements like lightweighting, structural strength and waterproofing.

International Composites Summit builds momentum for 2026 event

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This complementary composites-focused event is expanding in scale in ambition, with growing sponsor and partner engagement promoting a platform built to support real business outcomes.

Mansory debuts widebody Emperor Signature with full carbon fiber bodywork

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Complete widebody conversion for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge features forged carbon fiber bodywork, 24-inch wheels and up to 720 horsepower.

AIM3D GmbH Brings Pellet 3D Printing to North America

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Identifying a shift from FFF to reinforced and unreinforced pellets, AIM3D is establishing a U.S. application center with partner Schaeffler, backed by work with Ford Motor Co. and Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest. The impact: Ford sees material cost savings and accelerated time to market as potential outcomes from printing with pellets. 

Emerson Introduces Next-Gen Industrial Data Fabric for Integrated Industrial Data

| Valve Magazine

Enhanced AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric aims to accelerate enterprise-scale intelligence.  

United Machining North America Wire EDM and Milling Machines Feature Limited-Edition Models for Precision Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

United Machining North America introduces the Agie Charmilles Cut E 350 Prime and Cut E 600 Prime wire EDM machines as well as the Mikron Mill Mill E 700 U Prime 5-axis milling machine with advanced technologies for high-accuracy applications.

Ceratizit Milling Tools Enhance Machining of Difficult Aerospace Materials

| Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MaxiMill milling systems provide greater process security, longer tool life and improved productivity for materials such as hardened steels and superalloys.