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.
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.
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.
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.
Vektek Guardian 2.0 supervisa la presión en múltiples dispositivos de sujeción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El sistema monitorea continuamente uno, dos o cuatro circuitos por transmisor y admite más de 200 dispositivos para verificar la presión de sujeción en pallets almacenados, preparados o en proceso.
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.
Yaskawa Compass 2 integra programación CNC y control de movimiento
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El software combina procesamiento de código G, planificación de trayectorias y diseño de interfaces con el controlador iC9200 y los servomotores Sigma-X para fabricantes de routers y otras máquinas CNC.
Optimización del compounding: cómo reducir ineficiencias en extrusión
| Plastics Technology México
Luis Roca, investigador de AIMPLAS, analiza las principales fuentes de ineficiencia en procesos de compounding —calidad, productividad, consumo energético— y las acciones correctivas para mejorar KPI en líneas de doble husillo, masterbatch, reciclados y bioplásticos.
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.
Digital Media Sales Representative – Performance Digital
| Gardner Web
Hungry, consultative seller focused on our performance digital suite—lead gen (webinars, gated content, e-prints), direct traffic, retargeting, native ads, sponsored microsites, and performance tracking. Prospect, present ROI-focused solutions, close high-value deals to manufacturers/suppliers, and exceed quotas.
Engineering Technology Corp. Celebrates National Composites Week By Inspiring Utah’s Future Engineers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ETC partners with Beehive Science and Technology Academy for the “From Curiosity to Career” initiative, where future engineers will experience composites in action and gain insight into science, technology, engineering and composites careers.
First Strategic Acquisition Preps Afterwind for On-Site Wind Blade Cutting Expansion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An accumulation of Advantis A/S equipment, IP and technologies will strengthen Afterwind’s end-to-end recycling efforts and mark its entry into the Danish market.
ATLAS Cluster Workshop Charts Future of Aerostructure Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Held Sept. 17 at the Aragon Institute of Technology in Spain, with an opportunity for remote participation, the inaugural event will unite five Horizon Europe projects around recyclable composites, automated manufacturing and digital certification.
ORE Catapult Launches Wind Blade Damage Survey
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineers, operators and asset owners are invited to share insights on blade damage as part of an ORE Catapult initiative to shape future testing and research priorities.
Omega Tool Redefines the Role of Moldmaker in An Evolving Industry
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Demonstration of the in-mold RIM PUR coating process, developed with KraussMaffei and Ruhl, is emblematic of the company's expanding range of capabilities and customer services.
Gema USA Inc. Welcomes South Central U.S. Territory Manager
| Products Finishing
Ryan Dudney brings deep powder coating expertise and proven sales leadership to Gema and the customers it serves throughout the South Central region.
IMTS 2026 Field Guide: How to Plan, Navigate and Get ROI From the Show Floor
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
From sector maps and planning checklists to what's new in 2026 — everything a shop owner or engineer needs before arriving at McCormick Place.
Robotic Laminography Reveals Microscopic Impact Damage in CFRP Sandwich Panels
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Unlike solutions constrained by flat, planar scanning motions and small component sizes, Omni NDE’s NDT methodology is free from movement restrictions, enabling the inspection of larger, more dynamic parts.
Takumi Bridge Mill Boosts Performance in Mold and Die Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Takumi USA showcases the H12E machining center, demonstrating the machine's capabilities by cutting a forging die.
MAAG adquiere Cloeren, fabricante de dados de extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
MAAG adquiere Cloeren Incorporated, fabricante de dados de extrusión y feedblocks en Texas, para ampliar su portafolio de soluciones integradas para la industria de polímeros.
Is Your Shop a 2026 Top Shops Qualifier? Check the Updated List
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Additional shops have been confirmed as 2026 Top Shops qualifiers following a database correction. All honorees will be celebrated at the Top Shops Conference, October 6-7 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.