NETZSCH launches AI-powered polymer qualification tool for recyclate quality control

| CompositesWorld

Software quantifies polymer content in seconds using DSC and machine learning. The company is also seeking partners to help expand its material database.  

HM Upgrade by Xenia elevates TPC material performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the use of high modulus fibers, the technology gives +15% stiffness, +20% toughness and +15% strength while preserving the lightweight nature of regular CFRP compounds.

RDW approves PAL-V as certified automotive manufacturer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Netherlands Vehicle Authority approves PAL-V to produce its type-certified, road-legal composite FlyDrive solutions, which will meet stringent automotive and aviation certification requirements.

Wemech BladeScanner concept shifts composites NDT toward standardized, data-supported workflows

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wemech launches an experimental acoustic-analysis program for composite airfoil profile structures to enable more reliable, scalable and digitally traceable inspection solutions, and seeks development partners.

GT Wings secures momentum across maritime sector

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With an independent performance verification, a new manufacturing partnership and its first commercial fleet order, GT Wings is scaling the commercial deployment of its composite wind-assisted propulsion system.

Wind builds clean energy potential across Asia’s economic landscape

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Global Wind Energy Council provides recent updates on the proliferation of onshore and offshore wind in regions including Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.

GE carbon fiber composites are ready for the GEX9 aeroengine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GE Aerospace composites, first introduced on the GE90 in 1995, now underpin the case and fan blade design of the GE9X, which has surpassed 300 million flight hours in preparation for entry into service.

Vulcan Shield Global partners with Nanyang Technological University to advance FRP, MMC materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pursuit of novel processing techniques and application possibilities supported by scientific validation drive collaborative efforts.

Practical Solutions for Pretreatment Challenges in Electroplating

| Products Finishing

Strengthening pretreatment is an essential step in ensuring the long-term performance, durability and finishing quality of an electroplating operation. 

MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing

Jodee McElfresh | Modern Machine Shop

Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here

Automating Manufacturing Processes Helps Manufacturers with Efficiency, Precision and Compliance

| Valve Magazine

Simple automations can create big gains on the shop floor.

Machining HRSAs: When to Move Beyond Carbide

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Shops have a variety of cutting tool options — including but not limited to carbide — when it comes to effectively machining heat-resistant super alloys.

Autopartes en México: impacto logístico por cierre de Ormuz

| Plastics Technology México

La industria de autopartes mexicanas prevé mayores costos logísticos por el cierre del estrecho de Ormuz, debido al alza en seguros de contenedores, combustibles y desvíos marítimos.

Broca escalonada piloto Sphinx Drinox de Big Daishowa para taladrado de precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La broca Sphinx Drinox combina geometría optimizada y refrigerante interno para mejorar la vida útil y el desempeño en taladrado de diámetros pequeños.

3D Printing Applications Spotted at PTXPO 2026 (Slideshow)

| Additive Manufacturing

From injection mold tooling to robot grippers to large end-use parts, PTXPO highlighted 3D printing in metals, polymers and beyond. 

NASF Industry Awards Are Now Accepting 2026 Nominations

| Products Finishing

Six annual awards, highlighted at SUR/FIN, recognize and celebrate individuals who have significantly impacted the surface finishing industry.

Cut Cycle Times Through an HPC and HSM Ecosystem

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

High-performance tooling can make deep cuts in your cycle times, but requires the right preparations to make full use of it. Sandvik’s Chris Monroe walks us through some of the considerations for making the best use of today’s advanced tooling.

Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control

| Modern Machine Shop

Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel machining applications.

Indco Introduces Gear-Driven, Bung-Mount Mixers for Viscous Materials

| Products Finishing

The BUG-series tackles tough mixing applications like heavy paints, resins and polymers, in 55-gallon drums or other containers with standard 2-inch bung openings.

Smarter Mold Care for Lasting Injection Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Integrating proactive cleaning, real-time monitoring, precision motion control, advanced lubrication and compact actuation extends mold life, improves product quality and boosts overall injection molding efficiency.

ICYMI: March 2026 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

What stories could readers not skip last month as the weather and seasons turned, but the need for efficient plastics processing “March”ed onwards.

ANCA Insert Grinding Software Optimizes Production Efficiency

| Production Machining

ANCA’s InsertsPro software streamlines grinding insert production with flexibility, speed and high-quality output.