TPC Tapes, Laminates and Panels Achieve Weight Reduction With Design Flexibility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Metyx showcases its expanding thermoplastic composite portfolio, spanning continuous fiber tapes, cross-ply laminates and sandwich panels for transportation, aerospace and industrial applications.

Connecting the Dots for (Additive) Manufacturers

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing offers incredible flexibility, but it is vulnerable to disruption just like any other production method. The manufacturers who navigate uncertainty are the ones who react quickly to changing signals — and we’re introducing a platform to empower you do just that. 

Made in the USA, Built for Any Machine: CJWinter's Thread Roll Lineup

| Production Machining

WATCH: CJWinter manufactures thread rolls and replacement dies for nearly every major machine and attachment system. Get American-made precision without overhauling your existing setup.

Kisuma Chemicals lanza retardantes de llama sin halógenos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kisuma Chemicals presentó Kisuma X, hidróxido de magnesio sintético de nueva generación para poliolefinas, EVA y nylon, y Zenthos FR para sustituir el trióxido de antimonio en PVC flexible, en respuesta a las restricciones REACH y RoHS sobre sustancias halogenadas.

Genius ERP AI Platform Helps Manufacturers Get More from Existing ERP Data

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS  2026: Genius ERP introduces Genius Cortex, an AI and automation platform built directly into its ERP system, offering natural language search, intelligent document processing and workflow automation for manufacturers.

hyperMILL 2026 amplía estrategias CAM para mecanizado de cinco ejes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva versión del software CAD/CAM incorpora mejoras en acabado, desbarbado, mecanizado de material remanente, simulación de herramientas y programación para piezas torneadas y torno-fresadas.

Exportación de la industria automotriz crece en el primer semestre pese a menor producción

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y junio de 2026 se exportaron 1.689.245 vehículos ligeros, lo que supuso un incremento del 1.38 % con respecto al mismo período de 2025.

Making MMT's "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" T-shirts a Community Moment

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

If you grabbed one of our MoldMaking Technology "2026 Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker" t-shirts at PTXPO, listen up because we're turning this into a full-blown community moment.

Epicor lanza Prism, agentes de IA integrados en su ERP Kinetic

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Epicor presentó Prism, una cartera de más de 18 agentes de IA para manufactura, distribución y cadena de suministro, integrados en su ERP Kinetic, que permite consultar datos operativos en lenguaje natural y analizar situaciones como retrasos en la producción u órdenes vencidas.

Pascal Engineering Vise Improves Milling Accuracy

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Pascal Engineering Inc. introduces the CVH double-acting centering vise designed to hold workpieces with high accuracy and repeatability while minimizing tool interference.

AMPP Opens Applications for Its 2027 Ambassador Program

| Products Finishing

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance is accepting applications through Aug. 15, 2026, for members ready to advocate for corrosion control and materials protection worldwide.

Avantium lleva el PEF vegetal a colchones y tapicería con Heynen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Avantium y Heynen Systems desarrollan aplicaciones del polímero vegetal PEF releaf en encapsulado de espuma para colchonería y tapicería, con un cojín prototipo presentado en Interzum Forum Italy 2026 en Bérgamo como primer paso exploratorio.

TERNAfil's Carbon-Ceramic Hybrid Fiber Wins Recognition at NRW Demo Day

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MAXCarbon technology, developed by the RWTH Aachen spin-off, took third place at the Hightech.NRW event in Essen, Germany.

Natilus Announces FAA-Assigned Project Number for Kona Blended Wing Body Aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Part 23 certification program is initiated for BWB regional cargo aircraft.

Navy 3D Prints F/A-18 Composite Repairs to Cut Downtime by 50%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A joint Navy development program is using additive manufacturing to put composite repair capability directly in the hands of fleet sailors, with flight testing planned for summer 2026.

ITHEC 2026 Conference Program Finalized, Registration Open

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Registration is open for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites, featuring latest developments in welding, repair, recycling, new processes, applications and much more.

Avanco Highlights Thermoplastic Composite Type 4.5 Pressure Vessels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Combining a plastic liner with thermoplastic composite (TPC) overwrap matches matrix polymers, enables additional benefits for storage applications.

Curve Works Receives Bureau Veritas Approval for 3D Composite Kits Made Via Reconfigurable Mold

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Adaptable mold pioneer in composite parts production for marine, architecture and other markets receives Approval in Principle from classification society for primary load-bearing maritime and shipbuilding construction.

FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.

FACC Expansion Adds Digital Twins, ATL, AFP and Pick-and-Place Cells for Aerostructures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Plant 3 adds 40,000 square meters plus digital workflows and automation for growth in composites and other parts production capabilities/capacity.

Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.

Automated Microscope from Nikon Simplifies Industrial Inspection and Quality Control

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

The Eclipse LV100AMS is a one-click automated microscope with motorized control, automated image acquisition and AI-powered analysis.