Bambooder, Roode Boards extend bamboo fibers to kiteboard prototype progression

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Collaborative work partially replaces fiberglass in kiteboard construction, considering more sustainable, low-CO2 options.

Taniq software helps European student team WARR fly its Type 5 pressure vessel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The filament-wound composite vessel, designed and manufactured using Taniq's TaniqWind Pro software, successfully flew aboard the EX-4C rocket at the European Rocketry Challenge in late 2025.

Hexagon Simulation Software Accelerates NC Program Verification

| MoldMaking Technology

Hexagon introduces the latest NCSIMUL release featuring Selective Simulation capability that uses GPU-accelerated Rest Stock Previews to provide earlier visibility into stock conditions.

Roboze Acquisition Builds Physical AI Layer for Distributed Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

Roboze acquires Dimanex assets to integrate AI-driven supply chain solutions with high-performance 3D printing technology. Distributed manufacturing: The move will enable optimized on-demand production through a network of 3D printing hubs. 

Ceratizit integra más de 68,000 herramientas de corte a MachiningCloud

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La alianza permitirá a fabricantes, ingenieros y programadores acceder en línea a datos de herramientas Ceratizit para selección, planeación de procesos, CAM, simulación y gestión de herramientas.

Metalworking Index Holds Expansion in May

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Employment led all components, but climbing material costs reading temper an otherwise steady month.
#economics

NGA Group: doce años de expansión culminan en cambio de propiedad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kastner GmbH y Verstraten GmbH completaron la adquisición del 49 % restante de Next Generation Analytics GmbH, concentrando ahora el 100 % del capital del grupo. La operación reorganiza la propiedad de un grupo especializado en maquinaria de extrusión, matrices de ranura, sistemas de prueba de películas y tecnologías de reciclaje.

Snap-Cure Epoxy Prepreg Systems: Thermoset Performance at Thermoplastic Speeds

| CompositesWorld

The autoclave has long defined thermoset composites processing — snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems are built around the premise that it doesn't have to.

Anillos de mandrinado de Dillon reducen tiempos de setup y mejoran concentricidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los anillos de mandrinado para mordazas de Dillon permiten mecanizar superficies con mayor precisión y reducen los tiempos de preparación sin necesidad de herramientas adicionales.

Tormach Tooling Solution Boosts Speed, Precision for Small-Part Production

| Modern Machine Shop

Tormach’s Automatic Collet Closer for its 8L Lathe provides faster part changes, more consistent clamping and improved workflow efficiency for machinists producing small, precision components.

Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break...and How to Prevent It, Part 1

Jim Fattori | MoldMaking Technology

In part one of this four-part series, we focus on the molding machine and the ejection system as culprits.

FANUC Cobot Enables Portable Automation for High-Mix Tasks

| Modern Machine Shop

FANUC America Corp.’s CRX-3iA lightweight cobot offers a portable way to automate jobs such as welding, part handling, small assembly, screw driving, tool positioning and inspection.

Thai Coconut instala línea aséptica en PET de Sidel

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Thai Coconut migra del envase en lata y cartón al PET aséptico con una línea Sidel que registró 100 % de eficiencia en validación. El 90 % de la producción se destina a la exportación, cumple con las normas de la FDA y cuenta con un diseño de botella desarrollado para la diferenciación en el anaquel.

Is Faster Always Better When it Comes to Injection Molding Fill Times?

| Plastics Technology

Even a slow fill time — relative to injection speed settings — can be optimal if it means high-quality parts can be produced consistently.

Turnkey press systems target composite molding across thermoplastics, thermosets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Macrodyne Technologies showcases compression molding, RTM and prepreg press lines designed for complex composite part geometries and high-volume production.

Jergens Workholding Solutions Boost CNC Machining Productivity

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Jergens Inc. displays and demonstrates key product families, including its Ball Lock mounting systems, ZPS locking and locating modules, precision vises, MT-S Spindle Gripper and toggle clamps.

Tool Presetter or Laser Tool Setter? Or Both?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

There are advantages to measuring tools offline as there are on a machine tool. But shops might benefit the most by doing both.

Epsilon hits 100,000 large-diameter composite tube production using K1 process

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The milestone illustrates Epsilon’s filament winding, pultrusion and postprocessing capacity maturation and complete development chain assets, capable of supporting European customer production ramp-ups.

Composites United opens applications for 2026/27 composites trainee program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The two-semester program, running October 2026 through March 2027, combines structured lecture coursework at German research institutions with an optional industry thesis project.
#workforcedevelopment

Spudnik Equipment Installs Titan Blast Room to Improve Stainless Steel Finishing

| Products Finishing

Spudnik installed its first custom-engineered blast room in-house to support consistent, high-quality satin finishes on harvesting equipment projects.

Meviy incorpora función de dimensionado y tolerancias por lote para mecanizado CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La actualización del servicio Meviy permite definir tolerancias de múltiples agujeros de forma simultánea, optimizando el flujo de trabajo en fresado CNC.

Instant-cure UV LED coatings eliminate VOCs, reduce facility footprint

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Allied UV’s UV LED coating systems cure instantly without volatile organic compounds or hazardous air pollutants, with solutions tailored through experienced process integrator partnerships.