Pascal Engineering Vise Improves Milling Accuracy

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Pascal Engineering Inc. introduces the CVH double-acting centering vise designed to hold workpieces with high accuracy and repeatability while minimizing tool interference.

hyperMILL 2026 amplía estrategias CAM para mecanizado de cinco ejes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva versión del software CAD/CAM incorpora mejoras en acabado, desbarbado, mecanizado de material remanente, simulación de herramientas y programación para piezas torneadas y torno-fresadas.

Takumi Five-Axis Machining Center Demonstrates High-Precision Capabilities

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Takumi USA showcases the latest generation of its U800 Five-axis machining center, featuring a rigid True Gantry design, iSpin III thermal compensation and a 64-station automatic tool changer as standard.

Exportación de la industria automotriz crece en el primer semestre pese a menor producción

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y junio de 2026 se exportaron 1.689.245 vehículos ligeros, lo que supuso un incremento del 1.38 % con respecto al mismo período de 2025.

TERNAfil's Carbon-Ceramic Hybrid Fiber Wins Recognition at NRW Demo Day

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MAXCarbon technology, developed by the RWTH Aachen spin-off, took third place at the Hightech.NRW event in Essen, Germany.

Natilus Announces FAA-Assigned Project Number for Kona Blended Wing Body Aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Part 23 certification program is initiated for BWB regional cargo aircraft.

Navy 3D Prints F/A-18 Composite Repairs to Cut Downtime by 50%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A joint Navy development program is using additive manufacturing to put composite repair capability directly in the hands of fleet sailors, with flight testing planned for summer 2026.

ITHEC 2026 Conference Program Finalized, Registration Open

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Registration is open for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites, featuring latest developments in welding, repair, recycling, new processes, applications and much more.

Avanco Highlights Thermoplastic Composite Type 4.5 Pressure Vessels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Combining a plastic liner with thermoplastic composite (TPC) overwrap matches matrix polymers, enables additional benefits for storage applications.

Curve Works Receives Bureau Veritas Approval for 3D Composite Kits Made Via Reconfigurable Mold

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Adaptable mold pioneer in composite parts production for marine, architecture and other markets receives Approval in Principle from classification society for primary load-bearing maritime and shipbuilding construction.

FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.

FACC Expansion Adds Digital Twins, ATL, AFP and Pick-and-Place Cells for Aerostructures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Plant 3 adds 40,000 square meters plus digital workflows and automation for growth in composites and other parts production capabilities/capacity.

Understanding Hot Runner Temperature Controllers

| Plastics Technology

Learn what’s new and what’s possible in the various hot runner temperature controller formats, including modular, GUI-style and advanced GUI-style systems.

AMBA Prepares for NPE2027 with New AMBA-Member Pavilion

| MoldMaking Technology

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has announced that, for the first time, the association has coordinated an AMBA member-exclusive pavilion  at NPE2027: The Plastics Show®, May 3-7, 2027. 

DN Solutions Multitasking Turn-Mill Center Expands Single-Setup Machining Access

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: DN Solutions showcases the DNX 2100SB multitasking turn-mill center, featuring twin turning spindles and a high-speed milling spindle for six-sided machining of complex parts in a single setup.

Exportaciones manufactureras crecen 25.1 % en mayo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El aumento más significativo se observó en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para diversas industrias, con un 98.1 %.

Salt Spray Versus Cyclic Corrosion Testing: What's the Difference?

| Products Finishing

Both methods evaluate corrosion resistance, but they don’t always produce the same results. Understanding the key differences can help suppliers stay ahead of evolving automotive OEM requirements.

CNC-Cut Foam Core Kits Reduce Resin Use, Improve Mold Fit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Diab's Advanced Kits use proprietary CNC cutting and custom software to match local mold curvature and cut resin consumption.

Automated Microscope from Nikon Simplifies Industrial Inspection and Quality Control

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

The Eclipse LV100AMS is a one-click automated microscope with motorized control, automated image acquisition and AI-powered analysis.

Eastman Tritan Copolyester Supports BPA-Free Chocolate Mold Production

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Cabrellon Srl expands its portfolio with Tritan Renew copolyester, adding 25% certified recycled content.

Seco mejora el control de viruta con portaherramientas Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos portaherramientas para insertos grandes combinan suministro dirigido de refrigerante a alta presión, doble sujeción y abrazaderas fabricadas aditivamente para aplicaciones de mecanizado exigentes.

Phillips Corporation Containerized Hybrid Manufacturing System Supports Navy Expeditionary Readiness

| Additive Manufacturing

Phillips Federal is deploying a containerized Haas TM-1P CNC platform integrated with Meltio Blue wire-laser metal additive manufacturing technology aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) as part of RIMPAC 2026. Production at sea: The exercise evaluates the feasibility of expeditionary manufacturing for maritime applications.