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.