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From Lamina to Laminate: The Evolution of Composite Compression Test Methods
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
ASTM compression test methods have evolved from thin lamina characterization to combined‑loading configurations capable of evaluating multidirectional laminates.
Meximold reconocerá a la empresa del año de manufactura de moldes
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La convocatoria al reconocimiento “Empresa del año en manufactura de moldes” está abierta a todas las empresas del sector de manufactura de moldes en México. La premiación se realizará en el marco de Meximold 2026.
UPCH e Intelligy 3D Lab impulsan capacitación en manufactura digital
| Modern Machine Shop México
Edu Tech Week reunirá a academia e industria en Chihuahua con actividades enfocadas en CAD/CAM/CAE, simulación interactiva, impresión 3D, manufactura aditiva y formación de talento para los sectores aeronáutico y aeroespacial.
Zimmermann FZU22 mecaniza moldes y componentes grandes en cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La fresadora de pórtico incorpora un cabezal de cinco ejes con husillo de 15 kW para procesar aluminio, plásticos, madera y materiales compuestos empleados en modelos, moldes y estructuras aeroespaciales.
What Comes After the Test Bed
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Atomic Industries has spent a few years proving its technology works. Now they’re scaling it.
NASF/AESF #124: Innovative Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems (Q7)
| Products Finishing
February-April 2026 work for the 2024 NASF project on developing innovative coatings for the hybrid manufacture of micro-scale technical and tooling systems.
Haddy Prints Military Drone Boat
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The Florida-based large-format AM company has produced the TF-179, demonstrating how digital manufacturing is enabling more agile development cycles and a faster path from concept to deployment.
Lucideon to Establish Sovereign U.K. Manufacturing of CMC for Aerospace, Defense and Nuclear
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Lucideon proposes a £500 million facility at Keele University Science Park to build the U.K.'s industrial-scale ceramic matrix composite manufacturing capabilities.
Connova Group Composite Landing Legs Carry Full Load in Themis Reusable Rocket Rehearsal
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four filament-wound CFRP/metal hybrid legs supported Europe’s fully fueled Themis T1H demonstrator during its first wet dress rehearsal, saving 25-30% mass against an all-metal design.
Rock West Composites, DPP Pultrusion Expand Space-Ready Ecommerce Composite Line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RWC’s space-grade Strato product line now includes pultruded solid and hollow profiles designed in partnership with DPP Pultrusion to support space-grade deployables.
AGY S2 Glass Fiber Reinforces Terra Supreme’s Group 31 Bipolar Batteries
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-strength glass fiber enables dimensionally stable composite grids designed to address a primary cause of lead-acid battery failure.
ACE, ACMA Collaborate on Free Composites Course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The refreshed online intro course, with interactive lessons and realistic visuals, aims to build foundational composites knowledge that is accessible, relevant and applicable.
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Infinite Composites Secures More than $5.5M in NASA Contracts for Lunar Propellant Tanks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional $2.9 million in CLPS-related contracts leverages Infinite Composites’ pressure vessel manufacturing equipment expansions and the growing demand in space programs.
Rocket Lab Launches German Subsidiary to Boost Europe's Edge in New Space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From constellation-class satellite production to Electron and Neutron launch services, Rocket Lab's new Munich hub aims to reshape Europe's commercial space landscape.
Nikon Eclipse LV100AMS automatiza la inspección microscópica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El microscopio industrial combina control motorizado, adquisición automática de imágenes y análisis mediante inteligencia artificial para ejecutar rutinas de inspección con menor dependencia del operador.
EDM Network Horizontal Fast Wire EDM Complements Large LPBF 3D Printers
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: EDM Network Inc. showcases a horizontal fast wire EDM for efficient separation of parts from build plates measuring up to 650 x 1,000 mm and 1,250 mm tall.
Infor Velocity Suite incorpora agentes de inteligencia artificial al ERP
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La solución integra agentes especializados, automatizaciones y paquetes de casos de uso dentro de CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise para procesos como cotización, programación y ejecución del servicio.
Tebis America CAD/CAM Automation Technology Streamlines Manufacturing Workflows
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Tebis America introduces SmartOps, a wizard-based automation technology built into the Tebis CAD/CAM environment that standardizes workflows without requiring scripting or coding expertise.
ROSS VersaMix for Advanced Vacuum and High-Pressure Processing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Unit offers 80-gallon capacity, dual agitators, vacuum processing and sanitary 316L steel design for pharma and bioprocessing applications.
Tres factores explican el 74 % del consumo energético en inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un metaanálisis de la Universidad de Clemson identifica que la selección del polímero, el tipo de máquina y el aprovechamiento de la inyección explican el 74.2 % de la variabilidad en el consumo energético específico, con potencial de reducción de hasta 50 % sin inversión en equipo nuevo.
Consider the Incumbent Resin Effect When Purging Your Blown Film Dies
| Plastics Technology
Be thorough to purge all the previous resin from your blown film line before starting up with a new resin to avoid gels and other impurities.
Metalworking Index Eases in July but Extends Expansion to Seven Months
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Production and new orders held their ground while a pullback in hiring trimmed the reading.