Donghua University demonstrates in situ consolidation of thick low-melt PAEK laminates

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Even without using heated tooling, the Center for Civil Aviation Composites achieved thermoplastic composite laminates with <1% voids, near-zero warpage and good consolidation, showing potential for OOA production.

HyEnD e.V. uses Taniq software for lightweight carbon fiber engine

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Hybrid Engine Development’s successful liquid-fueled rocket engine features a lightweight fiber overwrap enabled by TaniqWind design software.

Airbus renews Daher’s A350 and A330 jetliner contracts, A321 final assembly line work

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Renewed contracts for A350 and A330 cabin outfitting will support production ramp-up to 12 aircraft monthly by 2028, and A321 industrial services assignment doubles Daher’s operations scope.

Blueshift study proves optimal thermal protection delivery for LEO satellites using AeroZero tapes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thermal protection system (TPS) tapes offer 19 times lower thermal conductivity and six times lower diffusivity, ensuring efficient, reliable satellite performance in extreme space conditions.  

FLASH-COMP framework presents zero-defect, zero-waste composites manufacturing approach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In a published paper, project partners show how eco-efficiency can move from abstract ambition to practical decision-making, revealing waste as a symptom of deeper process inefficiencies.

ÉireComposites lands first aircraft seating contract

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ÉireComposites clinches a major contract for composite interior panels and structural components used in high-end aircraft seating for an active aircraft program, marking a new growth area for the business.

CFP Composites introduces 100% recyclable, circular fireproof carbon fiber composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Incorporation of the closed-loop DEECOM system from Longworth enables 100% recycled composite recovery and reuse for high-performance fire protection materials.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición enero-febrero 2026 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Estas son las empresas proveedoras de tecnologías y servicios que forman parte de la edición de enero-febrero de 2026 de Modern Machine Shop México.

Dillon Manufacturing Claw Jaws Boost Machining Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Manufacturing Inc.’s claw jaws are engineered for maximum clamping force and shorter cycle times in turning applications.

Advancing Nickel MMC Coatings: Electroplating Models, Tooling Innovations for Hard Chromium Alternatives

| Products Finishing

Via a real-world demonstration, the MOZART project sought for a suitable replacement for hard chromium by enriching a nickel coating with hard nanoparticles.

Control adaptativo con Inteligencia Artificial en moldeo por inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La variabilidad del material, la escasez de especialistas y la exigencia de procesos trazables presionan el moldeo por inyección. El control adaptativo con inteligencia artificial permite ajustar la presión, la temperatura y los tiempos durante el ciclo mediante sensores y modelos predictivos.

X-Rite, Rhopoint Launch Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix to Streamline Creation of Digital Material Twins

| Products Finishing

Dual HDR camera-based surface characterization system delivers high-definition surface appearance measurement in a unified workflow for use in 3D visualization, rendering and CAD tools for virtual prototyping and design review.  

Erema presenta filtro LF 812 que eleva la calidad del reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Erema reveló en la K 2025 su nuevo filtro láser LF 812 que duplica el área de malla y mejora la calidad del fundido en el reciclaje de plásticos.

Embraer adquiere el 100 % de EZAir en Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

Safran acordó vender a Embraer el 50 % restante de EZAir, su empresa conjunta en Chihuahua dedicada a la manufactura de interiores de aeronaves, con lo que la planta, que emplea a 1,100 personas, pasará a ser 100 % de Embraer.

Expanded Range of Socket Connectors Reduces Mold Setup Time and Connection Errors

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components' expanded range of socket connectors includes keyed connect locking socket connectors.    

Mordazas de latón Dillon reducen la distorsión en piezas delicadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas tipo pie jaws, fabricadas en latón, proporcionan mayor área de sujeción y evitan el marcado o la deformación en componentes de aleaciones blandas.

Evonik Advances Circularity With Transparent Recycled Nylon

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Trogamid R is made from reprocessed eyewear scrap by recycler and compounder Poliplastic, which then uses it to make designer sunglasses.

Mazak Open House Demonstrates Advanced Machining Technologies

| Production Machining

Mazak Corp. hosts two-day event at its Orlando Technical Center featuring live demonstrations of QTE-100MY multi-tasking machine, Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center and Syncrex 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine.

Come for the Exhibits, Stay for Education

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The speaker lineups for PTXPO’s educational offerings are in and giving plastics processors even more reasons to head to Chicago this March.  
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Production Machining Turns 25!

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.

Burger & Brown Brings Portability to Cooling Line Testing

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Portable mold validation unit makes cooling line testing and troubleshooting more efficient for mold maintenance shops, moldmakers and injection molders.

What You Need to Know about Life Cycle Assessments

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Your customers may have emissions goals, which will require data from their supply chains. Learn more about tools like life cycle assessments (LCA) to learn what info you need to prepare.