Injection Molding at PTXPO 2026

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Injection molding machine suppliers feature prominently at this month’s PTXPO in Chicago; see what the press makers have planned for their exhibits.

ICOMAT establishes Factory II to grow composites processing capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Expanded U.K. manufacturing footprint brings new capabilities in tooling, complex assemblies and end-to-end production.

Southern Spars five-axis investment accelerates composites manufacturing capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CNC machining center boosts the composite rigs and sailing systems manufacturer’s precision, speed and project complexity capabilities for superyacht, grand prix and other marine sectors.  

Takase Kanageta selects Plataine to scale production scheduling across multi-plant operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AI-powered Production Scheduler supports the Japanese mold manufacturer and injection molder’s 2030 Digital Factory vision, enabling scalable growth and improved planning efficiency.

Link Composites, Sigmatex agreement expands India’s access to high-performance carbon fiber textiles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Link Composites will act as a distributor of Sigmatex textiles, serving the region’s rapid scale-up of composites-focused programs.

Ampelmann pioneers composite telescopic boom for offshore access systems

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Developed with Solico and Netherlands-based consortium, this safety-critical CFRP structure cuts weight by 30% and achieves a new certification standard with Lloyd’s Register.

Big Daishowa Tools for Schools Program Supports Future Manufacturers

| Modern Machine Shop

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools 2026 program has awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools, bringing the program's cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling.

NPE 2027 supera 900 mil pies cuadrados vendidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Plastics Industry Association reporta fuerte inicio para NPE 2027 con 82% del área de exhibición ya comprometida.

The Value of RFID Machine Operator Authentication

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Can secure shopfloor employee authentication via radio frequency identification enable shops to optimize their data-driven manufacturing efforts?

Alpla y Biogena lanzan envase con bio-PE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El nuevo envase sostenible usa polietileno biobasado y es reciclable en flujos de HDPE, impulsando la economía circular.

Big Daishowa Tools for Schools Program Supports Future Manufacturers

| Production Machining

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools 2026 program has awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools, bringing the program's cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling.

Joining Technique Could Extend Build Volume (and Reach) of Metal Additive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

Synergy Molding Technologies has developed a method of permanently joining sections of metal 3D printed mold tooling and more, opening more opportunities for this technology in production and repair. 

AI and 3DP, Venting and Bio Resins

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie, senior manager of the Consumer Mold Management Center of Excellence at Kenvue, shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.

DSI se fusiona con NexGen Solutions para fortalecer su oferta de software CAD/CAM

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La integración reúne capacidades en CAD/CAM, simulación, automatización y manufactura aditiva para ofrecer servicios más amplios a fabricantes de Norteamérica.

Tungaloy presenta cortador de insertos redondos para mayor estabilidad en mecanizado con voladizo largo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de fresado RoundSplit mejora la estabilidad del proceso y el control de vibraciones en operaciones de acero y acero inoxidable con condiciones de sujeción desfavorables.

Hasco Unveils Push-Lok, Extended Temperature Control Systems

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Designed for intricate mold areas and tight spaces, the Push-Lok and Temperature Control Systems "set new standards" for mold temperature control. 

Envases industriales Amcor obtienen certificación ONU

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Amcor obtiene certificación ONU para envases industriales con 50 % de plástico reciclado posconsumo en su planta de Pamplona.  

Aerotech Laser Scan Head Provides Precise Inspection for Micromachining Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Aerotech Inc. launches the AGV-CPO Core Performance two-axis laser scan head, designed to combine dynamics and precision with value for a wide range of laser applications.

Degradation Effects and Corrosion Management in Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles

| Products Finishing

High-performance aluminum alloys hold potential for properly protecting in and around electric vehicle metal battery housings, ensuring the longevity, electromagnetic shielding and performance these applications require.

4 Key Growth Opportunities to Boost the CNC Machining Workforce

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Use these insights on labor challenges and educational programs to address the machining workforce shortage. 
#workforcedevelopment

Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control

| Production Machining

Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel-machining applications.

Roehm Introduces Capstock Material for Outdoor Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PMMA molding compound forms a thin coextruded protective layer that blocks UV light up to 400 nm, helping to preserve color and surface integrity.