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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.
Tria America Promotes Jim Hoffman to President
| Plastics Technology
Tria America Inc. names Jim Hoffman, formerly executive vice president, as its new president to lead continued growth across North America.
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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NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: NSK America Corp.'s iSpeed5 is a fully tool-changeable, independent electric motor spindle system available in 60,000 and 80,000 rpm configurations, designed to expand small-diameter tooling capability on standard machining centers.
Post Cure: LFAM Microfactory Expands U.S. 3D Printing Scale and Agility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AI-powered 3D printing with sustainable materials and fiber reinforcement enables full-service rapid part/component production.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
¿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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stay Ahead of the Trends Shaping Manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Deep technical reporting alone can't keep pace with today's volatile manufacturing landscape. CompositesWorld and Gardner Business Media's new Manufacturing Connected platform is designed to help composites professionals see the bigger picture shaping their markets.