MMT Chats: A Standout Apprentice Toolmaker Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Sarah Morgan, a natural talent from a trades family, excels in her third-year apprenticeship at R&D Leverage, mastering machining, project management and inspiring the next generation.

Guill Tool presenta troquel para extrusión de tubos de drenaje médico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología elimina procesos de ensamblaje, reduciendo costos y mejorando la eficiencia en la fabricación de tubos de drenaje.  

3D Printed Aircraft Hinge from Recycled Titanium: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

The flight-tested, 3D printed hinge in this week’s Pic is made from recycled titanium, which was recovered from a decomissioned aircraft.

Fresas integrales de carburo GoMill Pro de Kennametal para mecanizado versátil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma GoMill Pro está orientada a ofrecer una solución equilibrada entre desempeño, versatilidad y eficiencia de costos.

Importación de moldes en México crece en enero de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según datos del Cubo de Información de Comercio Exterior el valor de importación de moldes para inyección de plásticos registró un avance mensual de 4.5 % en enero de este año.

Episode 65: An Interview With Sheila LaMothe, CCAI

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

How CCAI's Women in Finishing Forum is empowering women and educating the next generation of finishing industry leaders.  

ECOCE impulsa el reciclaje en los eventos del Mundial

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La iniciativa de ECOCE busca promover la economía circular y fortalecer la participación ciudadana en la correcta separación de residuos.  

EnviroTech Europe is Appointed U.K. Distributor for Richard Geiss Products

| Products Finishing

Sustainable surface cleaning products like Geiss Per CPS and RG Cleaner 63 that support general industrial and precision engineering cleaning are now available through EnviroTech.  

Exportaciones de los estados crecieron 13.8 % en el cuarto trimestre de 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las exportaciones manufactureras representaron el 93.6 % del valor total exportado por las entidades federativas.

Hosokawa Alpine presenta soluciones digitales para líneas de película soplada

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema ExVis, de Hosokawa Alpine, simplifica el arranque y los cambios de formato mediante parámetros preconfigurados y automatización avanzada.

Haddy demonstrates agile LFAM production with LPUSV maritime project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: A functional, testable 3D printed carbon fiber semi-submersible vessel developed by HavocAI went from design to sea trial in just 9 days. 

Swiss researchers develop Matrix First concept for 3D printed continuous fiber ceramic structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Novel manufacturing approach designs internal channels within a 3D printed ceramic architecture for continuous fibers, rethinking how lightweight composite parts can be achieved.

SENW quartz fiber nonwovens offer high-temp, dielectric performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Quartz fibers and their high-purity silica composition, optimal dielectric properties and resistance to extreme temperatures are emerging as key solutions for demanding environments.

Advanced Carbons Council 2026 report maps global graphene industry

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Comprehensive report addresses the state of the graphene industry including detailed data on 194 market players, and strategic analyses on its evolution, barriers and future.

Beyond Gravity composites expertise aid NASA Artemis II mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Universal stage adapter and solar array drive mechanism components development and delivery provide significant power supply contributions to the Orion spacecraft leading up to its planned April launch.

Airbus doubles down in India with Bengaluru technology center

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 5,000-employee facility provides the necessary scale and headroom for the rapid growth Airbus envisions for the region, consolidating engineering and innovation, digital, customer services and procurement under one roof.

Avel Robotics accelerates aerospace development with Bordeaux location, ongoing activity diversification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A presence in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, is intended to strengthen commercial proximity with industrial partners and support Avel Robotics’ long-term aerospace, space and defense growth.

30 Under 30: The Program Keeps Growing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mark Keller joins this year’s 30 honorees as a next-generation manufacturing leader, driving operational excellence, team growth, and continuous improvement at NyproMold.

Flowserve invierte 800 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Global Technology and Engineering Center Laguna, de Flowserve, se enfocará en la ingeniería de proyectos, diseño de productos y el desarrollo de capacidades estratégicas en cadena de suministro.

3 Stubborn Beliefs That Sabotage Transformation

| Production Machining

Successful transformation is neither marketing nor a matter of simply explaining things better.

California Molding: How To Make It Work

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Manufacturing in the Golden State has always presented unique challenges. Performance Engineered Products rises to the task through continuous improvement.

Embracing Innovation, Sustainability Through Powder Coating

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Event recaps and ongoing industry trends found in the April issue, including PCI Powder Coating Week highlights, innovative effects, industry insights and the 2026 40 Under 40 award winners.