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.

Gardner Business Index - October 2025: 49.2

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Xenia launches Xecarb PA12-CF-ST 3D printing filament

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 material delivers reliable performance and precision for functional 3D printed components.

Aura Aero opens U.S. headquarters, first production line at Embry Riddle

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Hybrid-electric regional aircraft company aims to open a second Florida site in 2028.

Composites division of Neos Solutions relaunched as UK Composites

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Following a management buyout, the rebranded UK Composites site in Derby, U.K., designs and manufactures carbon fiber composite parts for automotive and other end markets.

Plasmatreat’s Elgin, Illinois lab fully operational, open for collaborative projects

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The company extends its atmospheric plasma technology to the Midwest and offers advanced surface modification and testing capabilities.

NASF/AESF Project #125: Doped Ti4O7 Anodes to Improve PFAS Degradation via Electrooxidation (Q3)

| Products Finishing

Third quarter work evaluates the electrochemical degradation of PFOS, highlighting progress in the ongoing exploration of doped Ti4O7 anodes to enhance PFAS degradation.

How This Pipemaker Streamlined Data-Management Processes

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

HakaGerodur centralized and digitized its data flow and certifications using software developed by Pipeson.

Engel gana cuatro premios oro en los SPE Automotive Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Engel fue galardonada con cuatro premios de Oro, incluido el Gran Premio a la Innovación, por sus avances en el moldeo por inyección y en la manufactura sostenible.

Sistema de fresado Horn para mecanizado eficiente de aluminio

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo sistema modular DM 50, de Horn, combina cabezales intercambiables con geometrías optimizadas para mejorar el acabado superficial y reducir los tiempos de ciclo en piezas de aluminio.

Machining with a Mission

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Learn how veteran-owned shop Win-Tech not only excels in aerospace and defense manufacturing with CMMC level two compliance, but also transforms lives by hiring veterans and encouraging students to explore manufacturing.

Verisurf Software Platform Enhances Digital Manufacturing Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Verisurf 2026 model-based metrology platform is designed to improve repeatable process control and reduce production costs.

Gardner Business Media lanza GROW: una nueva unidad de soluciones integrales de marketing

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

GROW es la nueva división de servicios de marketing de Gardner Business Media, creada para ofrecer soluciones personalizadas de contenido, marketing, creatividad, investigación y análisis de datos, con un enfoque especializado en el sector de manufactura de componentes y equipos industriales.

How AI Software Can Support Smarter Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

AI tools help mold shops quote faster, program more accurately and retain critical shopfloor knowledge.

AI Gives a Helping Hand in Assembly

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Dirac’s automated work instruction platform generates logical assembly instructions to help operators build it right, every time.

Industria de autopartes mexicana muestra señales de recuperación

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Pese a la contracción del 5.47 % en la producción de autopartes entre enero y agosto de 2025, la disminución ha sido menos pronunciada que en informes anteriores, según detalla la Industria Nacional de Autopartes.