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Penn State Behrend Conference Highlights Emerging Plastics Technologies and Smart Manufacturing Advances
| MoldMaking Technology
Two-day Penn State Behrend conference will showcase plastics processing innovations, AI applications, mold technologies and workforce development strategies.
NeMo.bil project commissions complete H2 powertrain in prototype vehicle
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partners Avanco Composites, Poppe + Potthoff GmbH and Aspens GmbH joined in commissioning a full H2 powertrain, validating the TCU’s sensor acquisition, safety intervention and CAN-based communication with the vehicle control unit.
Ross Introduces Planetary Dual Disperser for Optimal Pilot-Scale Processing
| Products Finishing
From high-shear dispersion to vacuum drying, the Ross PDDM-10 handles pastes, slurries, gel, putties and powders — processing up to 12 gallons per batch with precision and flexibility.
Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions
| Modern Machine Shop
The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S.
Nuevo León capta inversiones europeas por 3,500 millones de dólares
| Modern Machine Shop México
La gira del gobierno estatal por Europa incluyó anuncios de inversión de Saint-Gobain, Naturgy, COX y Vinci Airports, además de proyectos vinculados con manufactura avanzada, energía, infraestructura, 5G y automatización.
EE.UU.: industria plástica ante reforma del comercio global
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La asociación PLASTICS publicó un análisis sobre las enmiendas al Sistema Armonizado y su efecto en los flujos comerciales de plásticos por un valor de 24.300 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos.
UTEP Students Win 2026 AM in Steel Competition with 3D Printed Multi-Tool
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed the winning metal multi-tool for the third annual AM in Steel competition.
SmartCAM v2026 incorpora nuevas funciones para programación CNC avanzada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de SmartCAM introduce mejoras en definición de herramientas, automatización y visualización para optimizar la programación CNC.
More Than HR: Why Mold Shops Need a Social Worker Mindset
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
TK Mold & Engineering shows how applying social work principles to workforce management enhances employee retention, company culture and long-term performance in mold manufacturing.
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Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.
Wittmann’s Airmould Starter Package Provides Entrée to Gas Assist
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Wittmann’s Airmould starter package simplifies access to internal gas pressure technology, with a pressure-generation unit included in new plus version.
Moretto acelera su apuesta por el mercado mexicano
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante un tour de prensa en su planta de Massanzago, Italia, el presidente de Moretto, Renato Moretto, señaló que México es el destino prioritario para expandir la fabricación de la empresa fuera de Europa. La empresa se prepara para presentar sus más recientes innovaciones en la feria Plast 2026, con un fuerte enfoque en la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al manejo de materiales en la industria de plásticos.
Fives fortalece su operación de automatización en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Fives Automatización México integra capacidades de ingeniería de control, robótica, visión artificial, software, manejo de materiales e integración de sistemas para atender la demanda de automatización en México y Norteamérica.
Shimadzu Launches Tabletop Machines for Universal Materials Testing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
The AGS-V Series offers seven models, load capacities from 1 N to 10 kN, 0.2ms data sampling and versatile software for precise universal materials testing.
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
| Production Machining
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
TPRC research studies reflectivity characterization of TPC tapes for AFP
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The proposed camera-based measurement to characterize directional reflectivity provides a faster way to receive information on a TPC tape’s consolidation state.
Sustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Envalior’s LCA and external critical review verifies the new Tepex composite matches the original’s performance for automotive and can be used as a drop-in for composites processes.
Xenia Materials thermoplastic composites portfolio enable large-format tooling production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A range of reinforced pellet compounds for large-scale additive manufacturing provide thermal stability and dimensional accuracy for high-performance tooling.
Infinite Composites equipment expansion enhances composite tanks, coatings delivery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Automated production of large composite tanks, rocket motor casings, tubes and other high-performance structures has been augmented with new winders, rail systems and metering machines.
PRF named exclusive forum headline sponsor for International Composites Summit 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
PRF Composite Materials will play a central role in this ambitious event experience, highlighting ICS’ value to composites industry players.
SeaRush project takes 3D printed USV testbed from concept to sea in 5-month timeframe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative Dutch ecosystem integrates a range of new technologies to develop and test scalable, affordable and rapidly produced USVs for future marine operation.