Hybrid 3D Printing: Fast, Accurate, Versatile — See It at IMTS

| Additive Manufacturing

Axtra3D's Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology combines the best attributes of DLP and SLA in the Lumia X1 3D printer.

Florida International University leverages VABs software to optimize composite aerospace structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AnalySwift high-fidelity modeling software enabled the university to identify optimal configurations for structures including wings and antennas, maximizing longevity, enhancing safety and expanding function.

Gurit introduces open-source offshore wind turbine blade model

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gurit98m integrates into existing design and simulation frameworks, offering engineers, researchers and blade manufacturers a tool to explore performance, efficiency and sustainability improvements.

Vericut CNC simulation software enhances machining precision with AI

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vericut (CGTech) introduces Vericut 9.6, featuring AI-driven tools and productivity enhancements for streamlined workflows and improved shop floor collaboration.

AZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.

NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Research shows that hot acetic acid cleaves all key bonds within epoxy-amine resins and stabilizes polymer chemical components, making it an effective EOL recycling process for carbon fiber and beyond.

Altair, DAC join efforts to increase digital maturity of aerospace suppliers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced access to digital tools will support SMEs and startups at all levels, fostering innovation and resiliency and reducing supply chain fragmentation across Italy and Europe.

CMC nose, control surfaces for Space Rider TPS pass dynamic structural qualification

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Largest melt infiltrated ceramic matrix composite part to date and complex body flap assembly achieve key milestone ahead of manufacturing the flight unit for Europe’s first reusable space vehicle.

BlueRebirth Council to build automotive recycling value chain

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Six Japanese companies, including Toray Industries, are committed to realizing a true car-to-car recycling system, building know-how via projects, industry collaboration to achieve a stable recycled materials supply.

Sensory consolidation roller for laser-based AFP enables innovative temperature measurement

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Within the InSiTe project, IFW has demonstrated embedded fiber optic sensors for continuous measurement of temperature in the area of compaction with high spatial resolution up to 0.65 millimeter.

Laser Cleaner Minimizes Mold Cleaning Risks

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Rocklin Manufacturing Co.’s LC/RR 1500 Laser Cleaner offers a simple, fast and precise alternative to minimize mold cleaning risks.   

Horn Milling System Enables Efficient Machining of Aluminum

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The DM 50 series features a modular design for quick adaptation to a variety of applications while keeping operating and maintenance costs low.

Querétaro se posiciona como polo estratégico para la industria plástica

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Meetings México 2025, el Ing. Marco Antonio del Prete, Secretario de Desarrollo Sustentable del estado de Querétaro, destacó el potencial industrial de la entidad en inversión extranjera, empleo formal y desarrollo de clústeres como el de plásticos, clave para impulsar la innovación y competitividad del sector.  

Metalworking Activity Sees Minor Drop in June

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Positive results in employment trends and production are offset by supplier deliveries, among other components.

Mastercam Update Features AI-Enabled CAM Intelligence

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam 2026 focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in programming workflows while providing more precise control over complex machining operations.

Calculating the Average Cost of Powder

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Understanding cost per piece is a crucial step toward controlling production expenses and improving profit margins.   

Smart Tooling Strategies are Critical for High-Speed Machining

| Production Machining

The type of machine tool matters, but so do quality toolholders and cutters with minimal runout to establish an effective high-speed machining process.

CircularCheck: herramienta clave para el ecodiseño de envases

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ecoembes lanza CircularCheck, solución que guía a más de 20,000 empresas hacia envases sostenibles y adaptados a la normativa de reciclabilidad.  

CCAI Honors 2025 Award Recipients at Annual Meeting

| Products Finishing

Chemical Coaters Association International recognizes Michelle Striggow with a lifetime achievement award as well as other various members with Chapter Awards.

Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 1

| MoldMaking Technology

This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week we review considerations for mold water cooling systems.

Powdered rheology additive improves composites processing, performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: BYK USA introduces Garamite-1958, a clay-based additive optimal for applications where high anti-sag, anti-settling or anti-separation performance is required.

Optimización del taladrado con geometría intercambiable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El CoroDrill DE10, de Sandvik Coromant, mejora la productividad en operaciones de taladrado de alto volumen con una interfaz de sujeción avanzada y geometría optimizada.