Iscar Grooving, Parting Insert System Reduces Downtime, Improves Machining Stability
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Iscar introduces the Quickpenta 24, a multifunctional insert system for grooving, parting and light turning applications, featuring a new clamping mechanism designed to speed insert changes and improve shopfloor productivity.
Scientific Cutting Tools Port Mills Expand Options for Hydraulic Port Machining
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. introduces a standard line of solid-carbide port mills for machining SAE J1926 ORB and AS5202 hydraulic port profiles, with uncoated and Versa (AlCrN) coated options available.
‘Maintenance-Free’ Coupling Solves Pelletizer Downtime Woes
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
How one major resin supplier minimized maintenance on its underwater pelletizers by retrofitting them with a novel coupling.
Takumi U800 integra compensación térmica y accionamientos directos en cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El centro de mecanizado U800 combina una estructura de pórtico, husillo HSK-63A de 20,000 rpm y accionamientos directos sin contacto para aplicaciones de moldes, componentes aeroespaciales y dispositivos médicos.
MGS Hybrid Tooling Accelerates Healthcare Product Development
| Plastics Technology
Aluminum prototype tools pair with steel components to validate designs under production-like conditions before full, production-tool commitment.
Uniloy Debuts Integrated Machine Vision, Previews New Small Shuttle at Plast
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At Plast 2026 in Italy, Uniloy showed off new integrated machine vision, a new leak tester and a new extruder for up to 100% PCR; and also gave a peek at a new small shuttle machine to debut next year.
VIDEO: Braided TPC Tube System Takes on Cryogenic Fuel Lines
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ductility at cryogenic extremes, not to mention the ability to bend to the complexities required for aerospace, led herone to pursue thermoplastic composites for LH2 fuel lines — with promising results. The company speaks more on the subject in this CW article and Thermoforged video.
Zimmermann integra ciberresiliencia en máquinas-herramienta de alta precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La compañía incorpora medidas de seguridad digital en el diseño de sus fresadoras tipo pórtico para proteger el desempeño de la máquina, la integridad de la producción y las redes conectadas.
Zeiss Contura combina medición táctil y óptica en una sola plataforma
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La máquina de medición por coordenadas permite alternar entre diferentes sensores, incorporar escaneo de cuatro ejes y conectar los resultados con herramientas de análisis y control de procesos.
Qarbon Awarded F-22 Raptor Composite Structures Contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Qarbon Aerospace wins contract to produce composite structures for Lockheed Martin F-22 fleet sustainment, reinforcing its role as a key Tier 1 defense manufacturing partner.
RE-CELL to Develop RCF Structural Batteries, Supercapacitors for Aviation Electrification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sofitec, Aimplas and I2con are combining materials design, multiphysics modeling and experimental validation to achieve a full-scale demonstrator that can store more energy on aircraft without the involved weight penalty.
Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology Partner to Accelerate Next-Gen Braided Composite Solutions
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Strategic collaboration combines braiding and advanced RTM to industrialize large composite structures for aerospace and defense.
Farnborough 2026 Delivers a Strong Show for Aerospace
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From Wing of Tomorrow flight testing to a ramp-up of India-based partnerships, CW’s coverage of this year's air show spans composites news, aircraft orders and more — including updates from Airbus, Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, Archer/Anduril, Vertical Aerospace and Hexcel.
Park Aerospace Chooses Tulsa International Airport for Advanced Composite Materials Facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A $65 million investment further accelerates growth of one of North America’s leading aerospace clusters.
Joby Aviation's Nobi Kawamura to Keynote SPE ACCE 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Nobi Kawamura bring his distinguished background at Toyota and now Joby Aviation, in addition to work on numerous composites-forward projects, to this third keynote.
MC Machinery Sinker EDM Maintains Accuracy During Long Machining Cycles
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: The SG70 Sinker EDM is designed to help moldmakers achieve stable, repeatable performance from start to finish.
Hexcel HexPly M91 Earns NCAMP Qualification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace manufacturers now have access to industry-recognized material data that can help accelerate design, certification and program development.
Entire Anemoi Rotor Sails Portfolio Has Classification Approval
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
With its latest Bureau Veritas approval secured, Anemoi is strengthening confidence, and reducing adoption barriers to, its composite rotor sails across newbuild and retrofit projects.
Irvine Moldmaker Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year
| MoldMaking Technology
South Coast Mold's Paul Novak earns SBA's 2026 Small Business Person of the Year for the Orange County/Inland Empire district.
AMIS Software Update Introduces Direct HP Multi Jet Fusion Connection and Next-Generation File Healing
| Additive Manufacturing
AMIS Pro + Runtime version 3.5.1 adds a production-ready direct connection to HP Multi Jet Fusion systems and a fully rewritten file healing engine designed to promote consistent, predictable results in industrial additive manufacturing workflows.
Jergens Workholding Solutions Boost CNC Machining Productivity
| Modern Machine Shop
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.
Zoller Indexable Insert Handler Automates Milling Tool Preparation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Zoller introduces the Micbox, a compact automated system for indexable insert handling on milling tools, featuring optional AI-supported wear detection via the Zoller Wearcheck measuring function.