New Tools for Tooling-Free Manufacturing

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Traditional tooling, such as molds and dies, creates barriers for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its high costs and long lead times.

5 Examples of LFAM in the Marine Sector

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

We’re covering the ways that large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is enabling faster, stronger production of marine structures. Here are five stories detailing LFAM’s growing role in the marine sector.

Finish Thompson Introduces FTI Air Plastic AODD Pump for Industrial Fluid Handling

| Products Finishing

The FT30P joins FTI Air’s broader portfolio of nonmetallic and metallic AODD pumps, offering end users and OEMs a high-performance option where large flow capacity, chemical compatibility and serviceability are critical.

AUTOMATECH Expo se lanza con dos células de manufactura en vivo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva feria, que se celebrará los días 7 y 8 de abril de 2027 en Querétaro, mostrará cómo convergen la automatización, las máquinas-herramienta, la robótica, la metrología, el software y los datos en entornos reales de producción.

From Lamina to Laminate: Standardized Test Methods for Composites Shear Testing

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Over the decades, ASTM shear test methods, from lamina-level to multidirectional laminate-level, have continued to evolve as composite applications require higher shear strengths.

Ross Planetary Dual Disperser Offers 'Unmatched' Flexibility

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Designed to deliver high shear and controlled planetary agitation under vacuum.  

Producción y exportaciones de autopartes en México avanzan en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes informó que, en el primer bimestre del año, la producción de autopartes en México había crecido un 10.49 %.

Rocket Lab awarded $30 million contract by Anduril for HASTE hypersonic rocket launches

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-time test launch serves as a testbed for Mach 5 and higher hypersonics research and rapid deployment.

Otto Aerospace laminar flow aircraft flight test advances DARPA research into long-endurance platforms

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Conceived under DARPA’s EWA effort, the composites-intensive drone performance validates Otto’s laminar flow aerodynamics for achieving future energy-relay UAV concepts.

Dura Composites secures King’s Awards for Enterprise accolade 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dura’s mission to consistently manufacture low-carbon GFRP walkway systems has been consistently recognized across innovation, trade and sustainability categories.

Do228 NXT STOL demonstrator completes maiden flight

| CompositesWorld

Nearly 45 years since the original Do228 first flew, the twin-engine turboprop will undergo additional testing, while European supplier Röder Präzision GmbH begins production of key composite parts.

Rolls-Royce, easyJet complete successful 100% H2 aeroengine test for future narrowbodies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Modified Pearl 15 engine ran on 100% H2 at full takeoff power, providing insight into H2 combustion, fuel systems and engine integration for next-gen single-aisle and UltraFan applications.

Cevotec advances robotic lamination to close automation gap in complex composite aerostructures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Robotic lamination approaches and retrofit solutions extend automation to geometries beyond conventional AFP.

Sandvik Coromant Drill Enhances Short-Hole Drilling Versatility

| Modern Machine Shop

The expanded CoroDrill DE10 is an exchangeable‑tip drill built around a specialized pre-tension interface, enabling fast, secure tip changes and ease of use.

APR alerta por impacto de importaciones de PET barato

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La asociación pidió medidas comerciales para proteger la capacidad instalada de reciclaje de PET frente a la sobreoferta global.

Farsoon Metal AM Solution Enables Precision, Thermal Management

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon introduces its latest Fine Laser Spot metal AM solution, supporting materials such as titanium and copper alloys.The impact: optimized internal geometry improves thermal performance for applications like automotive.

Baerlocher Hosts 10th PVC Technical Summit

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Presenters covered technical and leadership topics for a record-breaking audience. 

La producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros en México creció en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En abril de 2026, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció un 2.1 % y las exportaciones aumentaron un 11.4 % con respecto al mes anterior.

Hablemos de Plásticos está de regreso

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El video pódcast técnico de referencia para la industria de la transformación de plásticos reanuda su producción con un formato renovado.

Episode 68: An Interview With Kevin Biller, ChemQuest

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Kevin Biller, PCI Hall of Famer, shares insights on industry evolution, AI, robotics, EVs and what's next for this durable finishing technology.

Harpak-ULMA Debuts Fast-Cycling Vacuum Former

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Fast-cycling vacuum former can handle thinner materials to help thermoformers reach sustainability goals.  

KHS lanza botella PET con barrera tipo vidrio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

KHS presentó una botella PET para bebidas sensibles que ofrece protección avanzada y reciclabilidad compatible con economía circular.