Anemoi marks fourth VLOC rotor sail installation with NS United bulk carrier

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five composite rotor sails now adorn the 361-meter-long NSU Tubarao bulk carrier, which combined with NSU’s digital approach, is considered to be amongst the most efficient retrofit project to date.

Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis recognition, ISCC Plus certification and transparency initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites One and Aerovac, Dow Chemical, Envalior and the Global Wind Energy Council are making strides in operations transparency, climate action and industry-wide standard development.

ILA Berlin 2026 focuses on competitiveness, technology and sovereignty

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From June 10-14, ILA Berlin brings together international aerospace, defense and space industries, with several live stages and an extended Talent Hub.

KraussMaffei presents automotive-focused BrightStar electric press

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully electric press offers precise temperature control and fast mold change for press lamination, edge folding applications and even ultrasonic welding of TPC.

GMI Aero equipment supports Lufthansa Technical Training courses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Equipment like the Anita 4.0 and Leslie machining toolkit are now being included in Lufthansa’s aerospace-focused composites repair training courses.
#workforcedevelopment

Episode 61: An Interview With Timothy Gotsick, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Technology and innovation expert shares insights from SUR/FIN 2025, including navigating regulatory, supply chain and workforce challenges in surface finishing.
#regulations

3D printed CFRP forms speed construction of concrete nuclear reactor bioshield

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

In its first demonstration, Kairos Power and Oak Ridge National Laboratory tested the potential of AM and composites to enable fast, repeatable manufacturing for energy construction.

Incertec Acquires Metal Products Company Metal-Tek

| Products Finishing

Same trusted heat treating services from Metal-Tek Inc., will now be paired with Incertec’s broader capabilities, certifications and support.

Jergens Spindle Gripper Supports Unattended Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Jergens Inc.’s MT-S Spindle Gripper is designed to enhance machine utilization.

Grob Mill-Turn Enhances Process Reliability for Smaller Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Grob Systems Inc. introduces the G350T five-axis universal mill-turn center, designed for maximum stability and maintainability in milling and turning operations.

Italia con fuerte presencia en la K, se prepara para PLAST 2026

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La delegación italiana destacó en la feria K 2025 con soluciones en eficiencia energética, digitalización y sostenibilidad. AMAPLAST promueve la próxima edición de PLAST 2026 en Milán.

Cavalier’s 50 Years Strong

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing celebrates 50 years, driven by a legacy of innovation and industry passion.

Mano de obra en la manufactura: invertir para acelerar la productividad

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En un mercado laboral en constante evolución, las organizaciones que realicen inversiones audaces para acelerar el tiempo de aprendizaje podrán potenciar las capacidades de su talento y lograr un retorno competitivo más rápido.

How Vat Photopolymerization Started It All

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

An introduction to (or refresher on) vat photopolymerization, the first commercially available 3D printing process. Here is its origin story and how it is being used today. 

Precision Machining Index Climbs Into Expansion

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

The GBI: Precision Machining finally broke past the 50 mark with strong October results. 
#economics

December 2025: Lower Prices for PE, PP, PS and PVC; PET Higher

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Downward trajectory continues for four of the five commodity resins amid supply/demand imbalances.

Roughing First: New Strategies for Blisk Machining

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Aerospace shops looking to cut cycle time and tool wear on integrally bladed rotors often focus on finishing. But rethinking the roughing stage can increase how much material can be safely removed while accelerating throughput.

NASF/AESF #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q1)

| Products Finishing

The first quarter of this project studies the electrodeposition of rare earth metals and alloys using different types of water-in-salt electrolyte (WiSE).

Trumpf Additive Manufacturing Rebrands as Atlix Ahead of Formnext

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Name change marks the start of a new chapter for the company which has been carved out of TRUMPF Group in the last months.

Materialise Accelerates Open Software Strategy with Three Tailored Solutions, New Automation Technologies

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Enabling technologies to address the industry’s growing need for workflow automation and interoperability.

Twisted acquires carbon fiber specialist KS Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The deal marks a major step forward in Twisted’s long-term growth strategy, which is to strengthen its position in the premium automotive and marine sectors.

Aria Composites Technologies subsidiary launches with focus on composites for transportation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aria Group’s more than 30 years of composites expertise builds the foundation of this standalone company and its first composite chassis program.