Furnishing the Future

| Additive Manufacturing

Haddy's vision is for a more sustainable future, where thoughtful design meets environmental responsibility.

From Tooling to Tubes: The Evolving Promise of DED with Melanie Lang

| Additive Manufacturing

Exploring how DED is unlocking new frontiers in repair and remanufacturing for aerospace, defense, supply chain challenges and beyond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.   

In the News: AM Enhancing Automotive Safety, Performance

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

IndyCar’s 3D printed top frame made another save in a recent race, when a car flipped over following a collision in St. Louis; both drivers walked away thanks, in part, to the titanium component. Meanwhile, Donkervoort Automobielen has announced a 3D printed water-charged air cooler for its P24 RS supercar, made by heat exchanger specialist Conflux. 

ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new company CEO, Alison Hawkins, previously served as ProShop’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, where she led transformative initiatives in operational alignment and customer success.

Through Thick and Thin: Reflecting on Injection Molding Thin and Thick Walls

| Plastics Technology

Author considers time molding thin-wall food packaging and thicker-walled interior automotive trim, weighing the differences and similarities in process, molds and materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.