SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter 2026 announces first speakers, technical themes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The program will explore how advances in materials science, digital manufacturing, automation and sustainability are enabling the transition from laboratory-scale innovation to qualified megastructures in demanding aerospace and industrial environments.

People in composites: January 2026

| CompositesWorld

EHang, Aptera, Lockheed Martin, Vertical Aerospace, Airbus, Greene Tweed, Montana Advanced Composites, Industrial Dielectrics Holdings, IDI and Umoe Advanced Composites start off 2026 with new leadership, personnel announcements.

Additional capital to deliver scaled Stratolaunch hypersonic capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Having demonstrated its hypersonic prowess with the Talon platform, Stratolaunch is moving forward with increased production capacity and flight candence.

Empresas de Aguascalientes se capacitan en Japón

| Modern Machine Shop México

Doce empresas de Aguascalientes participarán en un programa de capacitación en Hiroshima y Yokohama para fortalecer su competitividad, mejorar procesos productivos y prepararse para los retos de la electromovilidad.

AMPP Submits QFRs on Corrosion in AI Data Centers

| Products Finishing

Submission of critical Questions for the Record (QFR) to Congress highlight corrosion challenges in liquid cooling systems for advanced computing and AI, emphasizing the need for regulatory certainty.
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Roth Composite Machinery brings international presence, future-oriented composites equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Roth highlights innovative, economical and future-oriented solutions like its latest work on towpreg systems and duplex machine capabilities.

Big Daishowa Shrink-Fit System Enhances Toolholding Safety

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100 features advanced shrinking and cooling technology to reduce operator burn risk.

EOS Facility Expansion Enables Faster Delivery of Metal AM Systems

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

EOS invests $3 million in Texas manufacturing and logistics facilities to boost U.S. production capacity and support North American customers.

Parting Off: The Case for Standardizing on Sawing

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The value of rotary saw cutting for parting off operations could boil down to simple economics paired with process efficiency gains.

AM Accelerates Rivian's Prototyping, Production Operations

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

EV manufacturer Rivian is embracing the benefits of adopting AM for both its products and its production line.

DN Solutions completa la adquisición del fabricante alemán Heller

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La operación fortalece la oferta tecnológica, amplía la capacidad global de servicio y consolida un portafolio integral para industrias de alta exigencia.

Herramienta Comp V3 de Heule mejora la precisión en superficies irregulares

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta de taladrado y avellanado Comp V3, que permite mecanizar con exactitud en superficies desiguales, evitan marcas y reduce tiempos de ciclo en aplicaciones aeroespaciales y de alto valor.

Industria automotriz mexicana cierra 2025 por debajo de lo esperado

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México produjo 3.95 millones de vehículos en 2025, por debajo de la meta. Las exportaciones, el mercado interno y los autos verdes marcan el balance del año.

When Silicon Valley Meets the Shop Floor in Michigan

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A surprising collaboration between Silicon Valley tech and Michigan moldmakers uses AI to improve traditional moldmaking processes.  

ABFC, Orlimex partner for basalt fiber innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Arab Basalt Fiber Co. and Orlimex are accelerating the adoption of corrosion-resistant, heat-tolerant, low-carbon basalt fibers, citing growing construction and infrastructure megaprojects in the Middle East.

Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements commissions its first circular glass fiber production line

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

L’Ardoise factory now produces SUSTAINA LOOP fiber, continuously incorporating fiberglass waste back into its production furnace, now running a hydrogen trial to significantly cut CO2 emissions.

Dongnam Realize study explores structure-property relationships of PP composites with bio-based fillers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Comprehensive characterization of lignin, biochar, waste shell powder and calcium carbonate fillers versus neat PP was conducted to assess thermal, mechanical and barrier performance for future environmentally conscious composites.

El Mirage hangar to house, test GA-ASI's MQ-9B aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems breaks ground on an 85,000-square-foot hangar for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian RPAs, boosting testing and operations in Southern California's high desert.

Airframe Designs reflects expanded capabilities with AFD Systems rebranding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AFD evolves from a niche airframe design solutions provider into a company that serves emerging industries like space, nuclear, rail and others and embraces future opportunities.  

Gilmour Space secures $145 million Australian investment to scale sovereign space capability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Major investment follows LEO vehicle launch in 2025 as the company seeks to build Australia’s space capabilities on home soil. 

Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.

Así funciona el nuevo esquema de separación de basura en CDMX

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Desde enero de 2026, la CDMX aplica un nuevo esquema obligatorio de separación de residuos. Conozca las fracciones, días y recomendaciones clave.