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Episode 66: An Interview With Matthew Kirchner, LAB Midwest
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Workforce challenges in manufacturing include retiring boomers and tech shifts like AI. Learn how innovative education programs are bridging the skills gap.
#workforcedevelopment
Vertical Aerospace secures agreement for up to $850 million in capital support
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Amended debt maturity and securing of multiple funding vehicles positions Vertical with near-term working capital and future capital access to advance its eVTOL program through 2026.
Call for abstracts for ITHEC 2026 ends April 19
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites (ITHEC, Oct. 28-29) in Bremen, Germany calls for submissions to present
TANIQ launches further multi-process manufacturing solution with rubber winding for composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Single cell and software environment enable lightweight applications such as pressure vessels, canisters, rocket motor cases and airframe components.
European yacht projects, AQAP certification strengthen Vabo Composites marine support
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Polish and French vessel builds are geared to implement Vabo’s FRD60-rated hatches and doors, and the company makes defense and naval certification headway.
Syensqo materials support Artemis II rocket propulsion systems
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Advanced materials from Syensqo, designed to withstand extreme conditions, support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar flyby through Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters.
Penn State uses iVABS framework to advance real-world composite rotorcraft blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
With support from AnalySwift’s software tools, Penn State aims to reduce design cycle time, improve manufacturability and validate composite blade performance against analytical predictions.
Zotefoams appoints Wulfmeyer as first Approved Fabricator for aerospace program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As part of the Global Partner Program, the German aviation specialist will support European customers with expertise in high-precision aircraft foam components.
Engel strengthens customer proximity, service and access with Engel Spain
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partner rebrand builds in direct access to the Engel Group’s technology, service and solutions portfolio to Spanish plastics and composites customers.
Sparc to Evaluate Incorporation of HydroGraph Graphene in Coatings-Focused Ecosparc Additives
| Products Finishing
A letter of intent provides a framework for the testing and use of HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene within Sparc’s ecosparc additives in both water-based and solvent-based protective coatings.
10 minutes to influence U.S. manufacturing policy
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. Your voice can help shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey today to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. All respondents receive final results for benchmarking purposes.
#economics #workforcedevelopment #regulations
Simcon Introduces Injection Molding Simulation Tool With AI
Matt Stonecash | MoldMaking Technology
Cadmould AI Solver enables design exploration for injection molding engineers up to 1,000 times faster than numerical solvers.
Laser Cleaning Fast-Tracks Surface Preparation
| Products Finishing
Laser cleaning solutions can provide a faster clean for manufacturers with time-saving and cost-effective benefits.
PTXPO 2026: Innovation, Precision and Collaboration Define the Future of Moldmaking, Part 2
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO 2026 underscored key developments across digital simulation, efficient hot runner and thermal management systems, 3D printing enhancements, advanced mold steels and components, proactive maintenance strategies, automation and collaborative efforts to strengthen the workforce.
10 Minutes to Influence U.S. Manufacturing Policy
Jodee McElfresh | Modern Machine Shop
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain and competitiveness. Your voice can help shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey today to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
#economics #regulations
Hasco lanza Push-Lok Ø5 para mejorar refrigeración en moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La ampliación del sistema Ø5, de Hasco, ofrece una mayor eficiencia en componentes compactos, como insertos y correderas.
Plant-Based Resin as a Processable Plastic Substitute
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Utopia Plastix produces resin from cover crops that is compatible with plastics processing equipment.
Reciclaje de poliestireno: EPS y XPS avanzan frente a GPPS y HIPS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El reciclaje de poliestireno en Norteamérica, según PSRA y Resource Recycling Systems, cuenta con 126 empresas y 169 instalaciones, con mayor desarrollo en EPS y XPS y más de 700 puntos de recolección. La baja demanda y el suministro irregular en GPPS y HIPS limitan su integración en los mercados finales.
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Turning Center Features Modular Tooling System
| Production Machining
Marubeni Citizen's Cincom L12 Swiss turning center features user-friendly programming, a detachable guide bushing and modular tooling for versatile, efficient machining.
Addressing Challenges in Direct Part Marking on Stainless Steel
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Ultrashort pulse laser black marking has emerged as a reliable solution to the marking challenges for medical-grade stainless steel.
How to Scale Production With the Right Adjustments at the Right Times
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Volume machining teaches you on a delay. Some lessons are available on part one, some take a shift and some won’t show up for weeks. The timeline matters. Here’s how to read it from the first part to the last.
Knuth abre instalación en Querétaro para atender el mercado mexicano
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La compañía fortalece su presencia en el país con una nueva sede enfocada en soporte técnico y suministro de máquinas-herramienta para manufactura.