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PPG is Honored as Stellantis 2025 Supplier of the Year
| Products Finishing
PPG Industries Inc. has been recognized for excellence in the “Body and Interior” category at the automaker’s annual Supplier of the Year ceremony.
Metyx Metybond self-adhesive reinforcement achieves clean, efficient composite layup
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Directly integrated adhesive on carbon, glass or hybrid multiaxial fabrics enables clean repositioning, uniform adhesive distribution and improved edge stability.
Roman Stone EZ-Key reinforced precast concrete product line builds construction project efficiency
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The turnkey line, which includes EZ-Key Duct Banks and Vaults, targets construction modernization, labor shortages, challenging schedules and tight budgets.
AZL JPP initiative to benchmark composite rotor sleeve materials, manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Wet filament, towpreg and laser-assisted tape winding under real-world test conditions aim to identify optimal design and production routes.
Shawmut Insights system enables automotive textiles, composites LCA visibility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Shawmut Corp. is helping its automotive partners make smarter material choices through high-resolution environmental data for warp knit headliner composites, laminated fabrics and other textile systems.
ExxonMobil, Fraunhofer ICT to validate efficient composite vehicle component production via HP-RTM setup
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Commissioned HP-RTM dosing unit and mold is operational for Proxxima system-based composite trials at Fraunhofer ICT and available to support industry trials.
Importación de máquinas para operaciones de acabado crece 17.6%
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre enero y septiembre de 2025, el valor de las importaciones de máquinas para operaciones de acabado aumentó un 17.6 % con respecto al mismo periodo del año anterior.
Mazak Turning Machine Enhances Part Processing Versatility
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Mazak Corp. introduces the Quick Turn 450MY multitasking CNC turning center with an extended bed length option for processing extra-long workpieces.
Staffing and Workforce Development Ideas
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Here, industry experts suggest ways to bolster your staff and their talents through onboarding to upskilling.
#workforcedevelopment
Gannon & Scott Joins Metalor Technologies, Strengthens Precious Metal Refining, Recovery Offerings
| Products Finishing
Becoming a wholly owned subsidiary will build on Gannon & Scott’s strengths while opening up new resources and business opportunities.
Innovación y transformación verde marcan Chinaplas 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Del 21 al 24 de abril, Chinaplas 2026 reunirá en Shanghái a más de 4,600 expositores con soluciones en plásticos, automatización y economía circular.
Gardner Business Index - October 2025: 49.2
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI)
AON3D adds Multiphysics Process Optimization to Hylo 3D printer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Physics-based model combined with Basis software dynamically adjusts deposition rates based on part geometry without exceeding a material’s melt-fracture limits while cutting print times by as much as 54%.
Modular, hybrid machining centers with intelligence for complex composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Machine Tool Camp’s purpose-built systems combine CNC machine centers and robots with specialized machining tools, clamping and configuration, automating steps before and after, including data integration, to empower manufacturers for the future.
Video: 3D Printed Polymer Composite Tool Riser Wins Against Aluminum Casting
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Plastics specialist KraussMaffei applies its own large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) equipment to produce tooling risers in polymer composite as an alternative to metal.
Datanomix ERP Bridges Gap Between Planning and Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Datanomix’s Universal ERP Connector enables users to bring together planned data from their ERP systems and automatically match it with real-time machine performance on the shop floor.
ACMA’s first Composites Evolution event addresses technologies, policies and business strategies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-day program held in October connected composites manufacturing innovation, policy and performance to help companies future-proof their operations.
Valcor Engineering Adds Vibration Lab
| Valve Magazine
Lab offers comprehensive and efficient testing capabilities, eliminating lead times of using external facilities.
Composite morphing wing advances intelligent, gap-free, step-free movement for greater efficiency
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Within the morphAIR project, the DLR Institute for Lightweight Construction has completed ground testing and finalized the first HyTEM morphing wing as it prepares for flight test on its PROTEUS unmanned aircraft.
Veir Successfully Demonstrates Superconducting Power for Data Centers
| Valve Magazine
First-gen technology delivers 10x more power within compact footprint.
Nabrawind celebrates 10 years of wind technology dedication
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Spanish-based company enters a phase of exponential growth driven by the large-scale implementation of its wind turbine-supporting products.
ZeroAvia, Hybrid Air Vehicles to collaborate on hydrogen-electric Airlander
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The companies will explore equipping a variant of the Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrains to enable zero-emissions flight.