MMT Chat: Advanced Inspection Tech and Training Drive Quality Innovation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Solutions Tools delivers precision and fosters customer confidence using inspection technologies and training.
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3D Printing Alongside Injection Molding at PTXPO 2026: Pics of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printed mold inserts, automation tooling and end-use parts spotted at PTXPO 2026. 

BYK-Gardner Launches Portable Spectrophotometer

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Portable spectrophotometer combines precise color and 60-degree gloss measurement with digital standards and offers "smart" software to improve accuracy. 

Mordazas tipo pie de Dillon Manufacturing para máxima superficie de contacto

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas full-grip de Dillon Manufacturing ofrecen mayor área de sujeción, mayor fricción y menor deformación de la pieza en aplicaciones de mecanizado de alta precisión.

M.M. Srl launches online MM Academy courses for composites industry professionals

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Training hub created from the know-how of M.M. staff and university and institutional experts is now made available to industry to promote FRP knowledge.
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IACMI Workforce Development Program advances talent pipeline for manufacturing industry

| CompositesWorld

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) eclipses 20,000 online students and 5,000 in-person participants, underscoring the resurgence of interest in American manufacturing jobs.
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SGL Carbon stabilizes profitability through restructuring, targets new growth markets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Confirmed fiscal year 2025 earnings forecast after major restructuring measures and outlined forward-looking growth strategy focuses on new high-potential markets and material innovations.

ATC Manufacturing, U.S. Air Force contract grows larger-scale, high-rate TPC capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Secured contract and use of a large-format hydraulic press expands ATC’s defense and commercial aircraft platforms footprint, boosts Idaho jobs.

BYA-1 jet integrates 700-bar hydrogen tanks above wing box

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Beyond Aero is on track to deliver its first certified hydrogen-electric light jet by 2030.

10 Patterns Shaping Machine Shops Right Now

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Across Modern Machine Shop’s recent reporting, the same operational pressures keep appearing in shops of all sizes. From quoting speed and software scrutiny to workforce visibility and repeatable setups, these patterns reveal how manufacturers are actually making decisions right now.

IACMI Workforce Development Program Advances Talent Pipeline for Manufacturing Industry

| Production Machining

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) eclipses 20,000 online students and 5,000 in-person participants, underscoring the resurgence of interest in American manufacturing jobs.
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Renewable Lubricants' Coolant Features Specialized Formulation for Range of Applications

| Production Machining

Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-SynXtra line reduces smoke and mist while providing optimized extreme-pressure and antiwear protection.

Automatización: clave para escalar la proveeduría

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La presión por aumentar el contenido regional y la sofisticación productiva está acelerando la adopción de automatización en proveedores automotrices en México, especialmente en niveles Tier 2 y Tier 3.

Big Daishowa Tool Balancing System Optimizes Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Big Daishowa provides the Speroni STB Aequilibria line, which helps tooling achieve higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish.

3M Expands Xtract Cubitron II Film Disc 775L Range With Fine Grades

| Products Finishing

Expanded product line with grades up to 1,000 improves scuffing, topcoat preparation, coating refinement and rework applications.

Nova lanza nuevos grados de polietileno reciclado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nova Chemicals presentó los grados Syndigo rPE-IN3 y rPE-IN4, polietilenos LLDPE reciclados posconsumo, destinados a aplicaciones flexibles sin contacto con alimentos, como bolsas, películas y empaques industriales.

Advancing bonding, coating and sealing to 4.0 systems for composites, metals and more

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.  

Axtra3D Unveils Axtra Workflow, a Fully Connected, Validated Ecosystem

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The AM ecosystem links build setup, printing, postprocessing, inspection and data-driven traceability into a single production backbone.

Cámara Digital Sight 100 de Nikon para microscopios industriales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La cámara Digital Sight 100 permite obtener imágenes de alta definición y facilita la visualización, el registro y el intercambio de información en aplicaciones industriales.

When Life Happens: Will Manufacturing Survive the Moments Its Employees Experience?

| MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturing faces a retirement crisis as baby boomers exit. Human Asset Management helps companies prepare for inevitable workforce transitions and unexpected departures.
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Descaling Carts Enhance Durability with Stainless Steel Fittings

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

iD Additives Inc. upgrades its Eco-Pro and Eco-Pro 360 descaling carts with stainless steel fittings and offers retrofit kits or a refurbishment program for existing units.

Clariant valida reciclaje químico de pyoil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proceso con catalizador HDMax permite transformar pyoil en un feedstock apto para crackers en el reciclaje químico.