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Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Reliable news and information on where and how fiber-reinforced composites are being applied — that’s just the start of what you get from our team here at CompositesWorld.

End-to-End Automation for Industrial Additive Manufacturing Workflows

| Additive Manufacturing

AMIS, part of Hybrid Software Group, introduces Amis Runtime, a scripting engine designed to eliminate repetitive build preparation tasks, reduce operator errors and bring configurable workflows to industrial additive manufacturing.

Innovative Coating Line Elevates Automotive Lens Production

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Performance Coatings’ dual-capable coating line uses CO2 cleaning technology to boost yield and reduce contaminants. 

Gannon & Scott Welcomes Senior Accountant to Finance Department

| Products Finishing

Chris Cummings will oversee accounting operations and support financial reporting amid upcoming Gannon & Scott’s acquisition by Metalor Technologies USA.

Maricell spotlights MYcell structural core application versatility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: The Italian composite core manufacturer is sharing updates on MYcell mechanical performance and the results behind its application in highly competitive sports.

Celanese Opens Michigan Technical Center

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Expanded site will help customers develop products made with Santoprene TPV and other Celanese materials. 

TU Delft leads work in quantum-enhanced damage detection for aerospace, wind

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Up to €3.6 million in funding and support from industry partners will explore the framework for an end-to-end monitoring pipeline that reliably assesses structural integrity.

On the radar: The role of T-glass in AI

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Low-CTE T-glass has become a vital component of AI semiconductor chips, but surging demand has led to reported production bottlenecks.

SMC BMC Design Award 2026 finalists target quality of life improvements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Shelter system, vertical garden and modular aeroponics technology winners will present their designs at JEC World 2026.

Safran releases robust 2025 financial results, advances LEAP production ramp

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Record LEAP engine deliveries and raised 2028 ambitions support readiness for Airbus rate increases.

Natilus raises $28 million to commercialize family of BWB composite aircraft, evolves Horizon Evo

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New capital will support first full-scale flight of Kona regional freighter for commercial and defense logistics, as well as its Horizon Evo passenger aircraft for 2030s service.

FiberJoint reinforcement patch improves through-the-thickness insert designs for sandwich composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Aalborg University study proves better static pull-out strength of sandwich composite inserts using FiberJoint to support longer-term reliability of marine structures.

Additional CompPair funding fuels healable composites boom

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company will scale production, reinforce customer support and accelerate market deployment, reaching a decisive turning point in its industrial and commercial journey.

RECREATE project conference connects industry to viable circular composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Discuss solutions enabling the circularity of composite materials and their value chains, as well as the market and investment conditions needed for large-scale adoption, on April 23 in Belgium. 

Formerra Announces Medical Material Agreements with Evonik, GEON

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The distributor will expand its Evonik Care medical materials in the U.S. and Canada and extends its agreement with GEON on Foster’s compounds in Europe.

Star SU Chamfer Hob Enhances Precision Gear Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Star SU’s chamfer hob is designed for burr-free chamfers and high-precision gear production with versatile applications.

NASF/AESF #124: Innovative Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems (Q4-Q5)

| Products Finishing

Project RIFHySTO’s study phase updates discuss overcoming inhomogeneities in nickel-phosphorus baths and provide insights from aluminum electrodeposition in ionic liquids. 

Polestar 5 takes aesthetics and circularity approach to biocomposite seatback design

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The 2026 Polestar 5 expands the company’s use of sustainable materials design in the interior, including flax fiber/thermoplastic seatbacks that save 7 kilograms of weight and reduce overall plastics use.

IPCO end-to-end turnkey systems ensure efficient composite materials handling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Advanced double belt presses, scattering systems, film casting tech and web converting solutions for automotive, aerospace and energy sectors are highlighted by IPCO.

Volumen físico de la producción: electrónica y maquinaria impulsan el cierre de 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En diciembre de 2025, el volumen físico de producción del subsector de equipo de cómputo, comunicación y componentes electrónicos creció un 11.6 %.

Get To Know Progressive Components

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold Standards and Monitoring Systems - Booth 1109

Teijin Carbon presents sustainability-driven Tenax Next, first customer applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: From sustainability targets to process integration and serial production readiness, Teijin is turning low-carbon carbon fiber materials like Tenax Next into customer-ready solutions.