Leadtime Leaders: 20 Years of Raising the Bar in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

At PTXPO 2026, we celebrated two decades of Leadtime Leaders — mold builders who set the standard through skilled teams, smart technology and relentless improvement in a competitive global market.

MAG Automotive HMC Provides Precise, Reliable Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

MAG Automotive’s Specht 500 NG HMC is designed and built in Detroit for demanding production environments.

Insertos de mandrinado de seis filos para mayor aprovechamiento por filo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa amplía su oferta de insertos negativos para cabezales de mandrinado SW y EWN, con geometrías de seis filos orientadas a incrementar la productividad y a reducir costos por inserto.

Industria de autopartes consolida su nivel productivo al inicio de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de producción de la industria de autopartes fue de 10,015 millones de dólares en enero de 2026, lo que representó un crecimiento del 9.35 % con respecto al mismo mes del año anterior.

Europe’s composites market trajectory

| CompositesWorld

The AVK’s latest report shows a decline in European composites production, hampered by overall economic weakness plus a specific crisis in automotive and a shift toward Asia, yet global demand for composites continues to increase and opportunities for growth exist, requiring new strategies.

Okuma recibe reconocimientos por su programa de formación en CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El programa Okuma Machine Tool Academy, desarrollado junto con Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, fue distinguido por su enfoque en capacitación técnica avanzada para la industria manufacturera.

ComposiCAD 26.1.0 offers improvements for filament winding and pressure vessel development

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Latest version of widely used software provides new capabilities and workflow enhancements.

Vertical Aerospace achieves two-way piloted transition flight

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

This completes flight phase testing of the company’s eVTOL prototype. Vertical moves closer to certification, with planned launch of its commercial aircraft in 2028.

Kilometro Rosso celebrates Petroceramics’ success in CMC for space

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

European innovation hub notes ceramic matrix composite producer’s evolution from brake research to space component supplier.

Largest Chinese composite module developed for reusable launch vehicles

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology produces 5-meter-diameter propulsion cabin completed in 7 months, featuring a lightweight, high-strength structure composed more than 60% of composite materials.

Smarter Mold Design Starts with Shared Expertise

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Industry experts share practical DFM strategies and a proven framework to help teams make smarter mold design decisions that improve performance outcomes.

Powder Coating Over Anodized Aluminum

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

 Learn adhesion testing tips for successful powder coating application over anodized aluminum.

Los servicios posventa redefinen el negocio aeroespacial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El crecimiento sostenido del mercado de mantenimiento y servicios está transformando el modelo de negocio de la industria aeroespacial, donde los ingresos ya no dependen únicamente de la venta de aeronaves, sino de su operación a lo largo del tiempo.

Ryanair y CFM refuerzan su alianza con un acuerdo de servicios de largo plazo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El acuerdo contempla soporte para cerca de 2,000 motores CFM56 y LEAP, así como el desarrollo de nuevas capacidades de mantenimiento por parte de la aerolínea en Europa.

AkzoNobel Marine Coatings Provide Protection for Trio of Baltic Sea Ferries

| Products Finishing

The supply of International brand coatings for the Jantar Unity and two additional RoPax ferries ensure long-term protection and impact- and abrasion-resistant surfaces.

PSRA y PPMX impulsan un modelo para reciclar HIPS en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La iniciativa busca fortalecer la recuperación, procesamiento y reutilización del poliestireno en nuevas aplicaciones.  

Hwacheon Machinery America Marks 50 Years with Anniversary Promotion

| MoldMaking Technology

Hwacheon Machinery America marks 50 years with a 2026 promotion offering special pricing on select CNC turning centers and five-axis machines.

Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing That Enables Variety of Shape and Quantity

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Ursa Major’s process combines automation with carbon fiber composites and two different types of additive manufacturing.

Funcionalidades de IA en ERP para automatizar cuentas por pagar y órdenes de venta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Global Shop Solutions integra herramientas basadas en inteligencia artificial para reducir tareas manuales en procesos administrativos de manufactura.

Nearshoring impulsa la manufactura avanzada en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El nearshoring y la demanda de soporte técnico local impulsan la expansión industrial en México. Las empresas de maquinaria y herramentales establecen operaciones para atender a OEM, integrando diseño, ingeniería y producción.

WATCH: 3-Flute Solid Carbide 90º End Mills for Maximum Performance in Aluminum Alloys

| Modern Machine Shop

Ingersoll’s new line of premium solid carbide end mills excel in aluminum alloy roughing and finishing operations.

AI-powered surrogate models advance real-time simulation for composites manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Spain-based research addresses limitations of current models for simulating fluid flow in composite manufacturing processes.