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MMT Chats: LSR, Five-Axis and the Next Generation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The tool and die manager at Applied Medical Technology has built advanced tool rooms across multiple industries. In this MMT Chat, he gets into what it actually takes to compete in medical moldmaking and where most shops get it wrong.
Dürr Implements CO2-Efficient Paint Shop With Cross-Plant System Integration
| Products Finishing
Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal with a mid-2027 completion, integrating three facilities into one SCADA system with energy-efficient coating technology.
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Carbon Fiber, TPC Technologies Target Multiple End Markets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Toray's U.S. divisions highlight Torayca carbon fiber, Cetex and CFRT thermoplastic prepregs, and new additions including the TC1810 high-temperature preceramic system and EcoTerra bio-based flax fabric.
Nuevo León: lanzan programa de financiamiento para fortalecer a las pymes industriales
| Modern Machine Shop México
Uno de los aspectos clave es el otorgamiento de créditos para empresas pertenecientes a sectores considerados estratégicos dentro del Plan México, como metalmecánica, química, automotriz, electromovilidad y electrónica.
Connecting Manufacturers with Actionable Intelligence
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The geopolitical, economic and natural disruptions (extreme weather, pandemics) of the last few years suggest a new order. Manufacturing Connected reveals it.
Episode 70: Rand Owens, GrayMatter Robotics
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Rand Owens, head of marketing and go-to-market at Graymatter Robotics, talks with Products Finishing about how the company has evolved from autonomous point solutions to full-factory AI.
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Ampacet lanza colorantes para PET sin dióxido de titanio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ampacet presentó HyperLustre, una colección de colorantes semitranslúcidos sin TiO2 para envases de PET en belleza y cuidado personal, disponible en seis tonos y compatible con procesos ISBM y de soplado por estiramiento.
Index Multispindle Machine Boosts Output for Small-Parts Production
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Index Corp.’s Traub MS12-4 machine concept merges multispindle production with sliding headstock operation to boost the output of existing models.
Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.
Fraunhofer desarrolla sustituto de tejido biomimético con polímeros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Fraunhofer IAP y NMI desarrollaron un sustituto de tejido tricapa con polímero de acrilato de poliuretano, metaestructura 3D y colágeno electrohilado, que replica el comportamiento mecánico no lineal del tejido pericárdico natural y cuenta con biocompatibilidad confirmada.
Zimmermann Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Enables Precise Machining of Large Structures
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Zimmermann Inc.’s FZU22 portal milling machine is well-suited for lighter weight applications on large structures with a working range up to 98" in the X-axis.
Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys Project #R-117 – The Complete Reports
| Products Finishing
Dr. Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy wins the 2026 NASF William Blum Award for her groundbreaking research on electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W alloys. Explore her full project reports.
On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.
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Syensqo Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Expansion at Havre de Grace Site
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The decision marks a multimillion-dollar investment that will strengthen Syensqo’s aerospace composites production and support growing customer demand.
Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.
SENW Introduces Oxidized PAN Fire Protection Fabric
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineered nonwoven offers lightweight fire protection, thermal stability and low smoke emissions for aerospace, transportation, energy, defense and battery applications.
Exel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.
Aimplas Launches First Edition of HI!-Plastics, an International Advanced Materials Seminar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From Oct. 6-7, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, the two-day seminar unites industry leaders, tech centers and innovators to share real challenges and showcase real solutions in high-performance composites, plastics and coatings.
ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.
Free AI Platform Targeting Composites Manufacturers is Estimated to Save Billions in Efficiencies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ForgeX.ai, developed at Deakin University and backed by ACM CRC, lets manufacturers “converse with their own factory,” showing that it delivers up to 50% efficiency gains at 1/100th the cost of Industry 4.0 adoption.
SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.
Toray Develops Radiolucent CFRP Part That Enhances Diagnostic Precision, Lowers X-Ray Radiation Doses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sandwich structure reduces X-ray radiation doses by 8% while improving diagnostic image quality for mammography and X-ray equipment.