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Heatcon expands into Philippines with Asia-Pacific hub
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The aerospace composite repair leader will establish Heatcon Asia Inc., with operations expected to launch in Q2 2027 under a 25-year lease agreement.
Moore Brothers Co. joins 40OF yacht racing team as North American build partner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Rhode Island company joins a growing international development team, bringing its composites background to advance the full-foiling offshore race yacht project.
Artificial Intelligence Approaches Expedite Engineering Workflows
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Machine learning models narrow down solutions in synthesis, compounding, product design, and more.
EcoCable fortalecerá proveeduría de cobre para arneses en Durango
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión superior a 540 millones de pesos, la empresa construirá una planta para producir cable de cobre libre de oxígeno, con el objetivo de reducir la dependencia de insumos importados y apoyar su operación de arneses en el estado.
Should Your Shop’s Next Hire Be a Software Developer?
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Bringing software development in house enables shops to customize programs to their needs at a moment's notice, avoiding unsustainable workarounds in off-the-shelf software options, as shown through the story of SendCutSend.
Kennametal Modular Drilling Inserts, Turning Geometry Expand Capabilities for Steel, Cast Iron and General Machining
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Kennametal introduces the KenTip FS HP insert and the Widia -MU geometry turning insert, targeting improved tool life, chip control and shop-floor flexibility across a range of drilling and turning applications.
Ingersoll Solid Carbide End Mills Target Aluminum, Stainless Steel Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the PrimoLine family of premium solid carbide end mills, engineered for high-performance machining of aluminum and stainless steel with application-specific geometries and extended reach capabilities.
Herramientas motorizadas Platinum Tooling permiten operar a mayores rpm
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea de herramientas motorizadas Heimatec para torretas BMT amplía la capacidad de mecanizado con mayor velocidad y flexibilidad.
Seco Collet Chuck Improves Performance for High-Speed Milling Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
Seco introduces the ER HP Collet Chuck, a finely balanced, rigid toolholding solution engineered for high-speed milling and 5-axis machining, designed to promote smoother finishes, longer tool life and reliable process security.
KUKA Robotics Automation Solutions Simplify Machine Tending
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: KUKA Robotics highlights integrated robotic systems with CNC machine tool OEM partners and automation providers.
INEOS Polystyrene Production Site in Illinois to Close
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Company cites market conditions, margin pressures, site cost structure and underutilization as the primary reasons.
What Makes a Dedicated Email Work?
Alex Lytle | Gardner Web
We looked at over 150 dedicated emails (or “ePrints” as we refer to them at Gardner Business Media) sent across all of our brands over the last year to see what separates the high performers from the ones that get opened and forgotten. A few clear patterns emerged.
Star Cutter Five-Axis Grinder Enables Flexible Tool Production
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Star Cutter’s FLX five-axis CNC tool and cutter grinding system supports versatile grinding applications and high-volume automated manufacturing.
SPE Mold Technologies Division Announces 2026 Scholarship and Education Grant Recipients
| MoldMaking Technology
The SPE Mold Technologies Division awarded four scholarships and a PlastiVan education grant to support future plastics professionals.
Jergens Workholding Solutions Boost CNC Machining Productivity
| MoldMaking Technology
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.
The Value of Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Aerospace and Medical Applications
| Production Machining
The choice between mass finishing and shot blasting for CNC-machined parts depends on the specific requirements of the application.
Traceability: The Why and How of Using Date Stamps in Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Whether the product you’re molding is required by regulations to include a date stamp or you see the production transparency benefits of applying them, there are important elements to understand in managing these tool inserts.
Rocklin Manufacturing Dot Peen Marker Enables Portable Marking
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Rocklin Manufacturing’s FlyMarker Mini 85/45 Plus dot peen marker features an 85 x 45 mm marking area for rapid permanent marking on various materials.
Composite Conductor Cores Boost Capacity, Cut Cost to Help Power Grids Meet AI Demand
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Composite cores have evolved to increase conductor capacity 2X and cut transmission losses by up to 50%, achievable within 1-3 years with existing infrastructure, but also enable sensing and smart, adaptive grids.
Covestro desarrolla anilina de base biológica para poliuretanos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Covestro lidera Bio4PURConti, proyecto financiado por la UE con 7 millones de euros para desarrollar el primer proceso de fermentación continua de anilina de origen vegetal a escala semi-industrial, como alternativa a una producción fósil que genera 20 millones de toneladas de CO₂ anuales.
Centrifugal Barrel Tumbler Machine Accelerates Finishing of 3D Printed Parts
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
Designed with a smaller physical footprint in mind, MFI’s compact centrifugal barrel tumbler finishing machine can result in a quicker, quieter finishing process for 3D printed parts.
GKN Aerospace Collaboration Advances Additive Manufacturing for Aerostructures
| Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace signs a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. Wired in: The agreement will develop laser metal deposition with wire for large-scale titanium components.