Northeast Ohio Coalition Wins Up to $160M NSF Grant for Advanced Materials and Polymer Manufacturing

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Funding for building out advanced materials and polymers hub to be disbursed over the next decade.

Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.

PSRA presenta casos para reclasificar EPS y PS rígidos en EE. UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Polystyrene Recycling Alliance publicó análisis independientes de RRS que documentan tasas de reciclaje del 31 % para EPS y un acceso del 25-28 % de la población al reciclaje de PS rígido, para respaldar su reclasificación en el U.S. Plastics Pact.

CCAI/IFCA Finishing Education Foundation Awards $20,500 in Student Scholarships for 2026

| Products Finishing

The CCAI/IFCA Finishing Education Foundation announces its 2026 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program recipients, recognizing 12 students pursuing careers in industrial finishing and coating.
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The American Injection Molding Institute Welcomes New Mold Maintenance Welding Instructor

| MoldMaking Technology

The American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute announces the addition of Brandon Olson to its instructional team.

Are You Making Informed Decisions?

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The best operations aren’t necessarily smarter — they have better visibility. Gardner Business Media's new Manufacturing Connected platform is designed to give every manufacturing professional that same edge.

Nlcomp Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The European program supports companies committed to product sustainability, gives nlcomp the opportunity to accelerate rComposite commercial development beyond marine.

Dash-CAE Launches Dastrude 100 and 165 for LFAM Composite Tooling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: U.K. engineering firm has developed two certified, purpose-built materials optimized for the demanding thermal cycling of composite tools and more rapid carbon fiber monocoque production.

Asahi Kasei amplía en un 40 % su capacidad de DFR Sunfort en Taiwán

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Asahi Kasei construyó una nueva instalación de corte para su fotoresist de película seca Sunfort en Tainan, Taiwán, con una inversión de 2,000 millones de yenes que amplía la capacidad en un 40 % para atender la demanda en el empaque avanzado de semiconductores para IA.

Gabriel-Chemie lanza masterbatches PPA sin PFAS para extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Gabriel-Chemie incorporó masterbatches PPA sin PFAS ni silicona para películas sopladas, cast y tubería, en respuesta a la prohibición de PFAS en empaque alimentario establecida por el PPWR europeo desde agosto de 2026, con desempeño comparable a los sistemas convencionales.

¿Qué industrias usan robótica avanzada en Querétaro?

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con datos de la Secretaría de Economía, el valor de la importación de robots industriales en Querétaro pasó de 7.1 millones de dólares en 2020 a 21.1 millones de dólares en 2024.

Airbus prevé crecimiento del tráfico aéreo en los próximos 20 años

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según el informe Global Market Forecast 2026-2045, de Airbus, este incremento se debe al desarrollo urbano y a una mayor conectividad gracias a la eficiencia de los aviones.

MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards Are Included in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

| Products Finishing

The Master Painters Institute’s MPI 505 standard has been incorporated into the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, marking the first inclusion of MPI’s updated industrial-focused 500 Series standards for mission-critical military fuel infrastructure.

IMG Group Launches Everbio Innovation Hub to Advance Circular Polymer Technologies

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

IMG Group, parent of Evertis and Selenis, established the Everbio Innovation Hub to develop and scale recycled and bio-based polymer materials.

Sodick Wire EDM Provides Micron-Level Accuracy for High-Precision Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Sodick Inc. introduces the AX350L wire EDM, an oil-based system engineered for extreme micromachining, featuring custom rigid linear motors and iGroove+ wire rotation technology for superior surface finishes and lights-out operation.

Hamar Laser Surface Plate Calibration System Features Enhanced Software Capabilities

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. showcases the L-703SP surface plate calibration system  featuring the optional Lapping Line View software module and a A-703SP-LM-M mirrored surface-plate mounting fixture.

3D Printed Tooling for Automotive Crash Testing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Adapters and wire harnesses developed and 3D printed by Additive Printing Solutions (APS) improve data capture for impact testing.    

Mahr Optical Metrology Platform Features Multisensor Measuring Head

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Mahr Inc. introduces the MarSurf3D MS optical metrology platform, featuring a multisensor measuring head that integrates LED confocal, white light interferometry and focus variation technologies into a single system.

Aibuild acelera la simulación termomecánica para manufactura aditiva

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta Aibuild FETS permite simular procesos de manufactura aditiva metálica y de termoplásticos, con análisis térmico, distorsión, esfuerzos residuales y predicción de grietas antes de iniciar la construcción.

CubCrafters Presents Turbine-Powered Carbon Cub ULT Aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sport aircraft highlights FADEC controls, STOL capability and composite construction, eligible under FAA's new MOSAIC rules.

GCAP Trinational Fighter Jet Program Takes Off With £4.6B Contract

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.K., Italy and Japan stealth aircraft program under the Edgewing joint venture are driving the next phase of key design and engineering activities for GCAP, featuring one of the largest composite parts ever built for a British military aircraft.

CompositesWorld Joins ITECH 2026 as Media Partner

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CW is adding to the Bremen-based event’s comprehensive lineup of technical presentation, exhibitors and program tracks with a panel discussion on high-rate thermoplastic composites.