Get to Know Incoe Corporation

| MoldMaking Technology

Hot Runner and Temperature Systems - Booth 1214 

Get to Know INTEK

| MoldMaking Technology

Heat Treatment Solutions – Booth 137

Get to Know International Mold Steel (IMS)

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Educating Moldmakers on Modern Tool Steels - Booth 1325

Get to Know Kenmold North America LLC

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold Bases and Custom Machining – Booth 1219

Get to Know Kruse Training Inc.

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Virtual Reality Mold Design Training - Booth 827

Plastics Processing Surpasses Growth Threshold in January

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Index hit 52.1, pointing toward optimism as consumer spending increases despite uncertain tariff impacts and labor market conditions.
#economics

SL-Laser introduces process reliability, intelligent laser projection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: SL-Laser demonstrate how laser projection and process monitoring increase efficiency and reliability in composites production.

Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining

Brent Donaldson | Additive Manufacturing

Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.

IA y redes de colaboración: así arrancó Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026

| Plastics Technology México

La Gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026 inició en Monterrey con la asistencia de 50 líderes de la industria, la academia y la proveeduría de soluciones tecnológicas. Este espacio fue clave para analizar el impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la transformación digital del sector manufacturero.

Sistema de planeado de Seco ofrece acabado flexible y preciso

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema .38 Finishing Face Mill / SNFX1204, de Seco, integra cortadores fijos, híbridos y ajustables, junto con dos tipos de insertos para cubrir desde el acabado cercano a pared hasta estrategias de alto avance con control de descentramiento de 0-2 μm en aplicaciones críticas.

Autonomous AI Mold Design Cuts Costs 50%

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

AI-driven autonomous design eliminates kickoff meetings and large teams, delivering manufacturing tools 50% cheaper and faster than traditional methods.

E-Learning Composites Academy launches second training season on TPC welding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: In its ongoing efforts to advance composites learning, the flagship “Composite Inside” series tackles welding continuous fiber thermoplastic materials in a short, effective format.

Siemens Energy inaugura la segunda fase de su Centro de Competencias en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con un 90 % de su talento trabajando en proyectos globales, el centro se centra en ingeniería y digitalización.

CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors, Officers

| Products Finishing

The foundation welcomes new officers and directors to support ongoing education and training in the industrial finishing and coatings industries.

How AI Automation Is Reinventing Manufacturing Economics

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

Atomic Industries uses AI to autonomously design injection molds, eliminating massive design teams while delivering 50% cost and speed improvements.
#economics #workforcedevelopment

POSSIBLE project finds success in mechanical recycling of rigid PU, GFRP

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two direct approaches already compatible with Cannon Group high-pressure systems demonstrate the recovery and secondary use of ground foam and granulated parts.  

UD Automated presents industrial tape line for quality UD-A CFRTP tape development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The UD-A Mac Tap 26 production system uses direct melt impregnation for a robust, scalable and continuous tape-making process with controlled, high-tension fiber spreading and polymer and fiber versatility.

Advanced Carbons Council webinar breaks down graphene fundamentals, pricing dynamics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Feb. 24 online event will provide easy-to-understand concepts and practical tools on the how and why of graphene for production, application, R&D and materials professionals.

Composite LFAM startup Perseus Materials closes strategic Lockheed Martin investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funding propels the 2025 JEC Startup Booster winner closer to industrial-scale composites 3D printing in defense and marine, plus plans for team growth and physical expansion.

Fibreglass Victoria hits milestone in automotive mold project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Australian custom molder unveils successful fiberglass composite mold sections for a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing replica, emphasizing its precision and quality in composite builds. 

BladeBridge shows economic, environmental promise for recreational trail bridge development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New study shows bridges from retired wind turbine blades are more cost-effective and eco-friendly than steel, FRP or glulam options, with lower CO2 emissions and positive market potential.

EOLIAN project reports successful infusion trials of vitrimer composite wind blade

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Basalt fiber-reinforced laminate using promising bio-based vitrimer formulations that meet wind industry standards moves EU project on the path toward future industrial wind blade application.