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Zoomlion abre en Aguascalientes su centro de capacitación para Latinoamérica
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 90 millones de pesos, la compañía china inició operaciones de capacitación técnica, servicio postventa y ensamble final de tractores y maquinaria agrícola para atender mercados de la región.
RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations
Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.
Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.
ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.
IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
| Additive Manufacturing
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.
InnovMetric Metrology Software Features Cloud Technology, AI Assistance
| Modern Machine Shop
PolyWorks 2026 elevates 3D measurement with cloud technology, AI and universal compatibility.
ANCA Tool Grinding Software Boosts Productivity
| Production Machining
ToolRoom RN35 features feedrate optimization, airtime reduction, faster digitizing operations and more for cutting tool manufacturers.
Sistema CMM Run permite inspección rápida directamente en planta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea Run de Ready Metrology integra medición, análisis y automatización para obtener resultados metrológicos en el entorno de producción.
Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.
Sirmax y De’ Longhi incorporan 70 % de plástico reciclado en cafetera
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva Eletta Ultra utiliza materiales reciclados procedentes de residuos electrónicos en componentes visibles y estructurales.
GE Aerospace moderniza sus plantas de Hermosillo y Saltillo para ampliar capacidad aeroespacial
| Modern Machine Shop México
La inversión se destinará a la modernización de instalaciones, adquisición de equipos, nuevas herramientas y mejoras de infraestructura para ampliar capacidades productivas y responder a la creciente demanda del sector aeroespacial.
Nissha Medical Technologies Breaks Ground on Micromolding Expansion
| Plastics Technology
The purpose-built expansion scales up its 2023 acquisition, Isometric, with a 50,000-square-foot molding and moldmaking facility in Wisconsin.
Before the Dust Settles: Solving Abrasive Blasting Workforce Challenges
| Products Finishing
The abrasive blasting industry is navigating labor shortages with strategies for awareness, training, technology rebranding and retention to build a skilled workforce.
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What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.
Bravery, Focus and the Future of Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
From leadership and mindfulness to tariffs and AI, this year’s AMBA conference challenged moldmakers to face uncertainty with courage, connection and intention.
DOE-funded researchers developing high-throughput, low-cost carbon fiber
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The Carbon Fiber Design project aims to develop, and scale up with commercial partners, fibers with noncircular geometry optimized to meet compression performance needed for wind and other industries.
Walter Indexable Inserts Enhance Shoulder Milling Operations
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA LLC expands the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder mill family with TNMU indexable inserts in Tiger-tec Gold grade WKK25G, providing six cutting edges for milling steel and cast iron.
Technical Specification Amps Up Robot Energy Efficiency
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
An international, interdisciplinary working group led by ABB is working to standardize how to measure robot energy consumption. This could lead to more energy-efficient models and decrease users’ total cost of ownership and carbon footprint.
Selling Plastics Packaging’s Sustainability Story
| Plastics Technology
Check out PT Tech Days: Sustainable Packaging to see how leaders across the plastics packaging supply chain are positioning polymers as the sustainable choice.