AZL Consortium to Establish Common Benchmarking Basis for CFRP Rotor Sleeves

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Members are entering materials, processes and test method implementation for electric motor applications. New partners are still welcome to participate.

SUPERPAN Project to Produce Recyclable, Highly Scalable Structural Composite Panels for Vehicle Lightweighting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ideko, Aimplas and Birka Composites are considering thermoplastics and automated process development to enable multidirectionally reinforced panels that reduce vehicle weight, cut emissions and advance sustainable transport manufacturing.

Sandvik Coromat CoroMill Plura Composite Router Supports Longer Tool Life

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The CoroMill Plura 2P350 cutting tool features an 02AD diamond-coated grade and cutting capabilities that withstand the abrasiveness of composite materials.

Congratulations to the 2026 CW Top Shops Recipients

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Nine companies have earned this year’s CW Top Shops distinction, their commitment to benchmarking and continuous improvement setting the standard for the composites industry.

MATECH Unveils FAST Densification Service for CMC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MATECH's patent-pending, field-assisted sintering technology rapidly densifies SiC/SiC, C/SiC and C/C composites, delivering near-theoretical densities for high-temperature applications.

FAA Certifies Boeing's 737-7 After Decade-Long Review

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The approval clears the way for commercial deliveries beginning early 2027, following required updates to the jet's flight-control software, alerting system and engine anti-ice design.

Turkish Aerospace Industries Taxi Trials Kaan Fighter Jet Ahead of Flight Test

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Reportedly featuring CFRP fuselage and wing, domestically produced 5th-generation multirole fighter to replace F-16 targets service entry by 2028, switch to indigenous engine by 2030.

Progressive Components Debuts System Cooling Connect Controller

| MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components launches System Cooling Connect, linking cloud-enabled cooling manifolds to injection molding machines for real-time process data.

Dillon Collet Pads, Jaws Expand Range of Machinable Part Geometries

| Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Manufacturing's collet pad top jaw systems accommodate a wider range of part geometries, offering quick changeovers, Carbinite coating for improved grip and reduced cycle times.

Hurco BM500U incorpora mecanizado de cinco ejes y automatización por pallets

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El centro de mecanizado combina operaciones simultáneas de cinco ejes y 3+2 con una mesa rotobasculante integrada y un cambiador automático de ocho pallets para ampliar los periodos de producción sin supervisión.

Tungaloy DoFeedTri incorpora insertos de seis filos para fresado de alto avance

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La serie utiliza insertos trigonales reversibles y un ángulo de posición reducido para mejorar la estabilidad en operaciones de desbaste, mecanizado de cavidades y entrada en rampa.

Sandvik Coromant Highlights End-to-End Machining Solutions

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2026: Sandvik Coromant presents comprehensive tooling, digital solutions and expert support to address real-world manufacturing challenges.

Chiron Machining Centers Provide High Performance for Range of Part Sizes

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: From ultra-precise micro components to larger, complex parts, the Micro5 XL micromachining center and the FZ 19 S five-axis machining center are designed to increase productivity and improve accuracy across a wide range of industries.

NexPoint Materials Launches as Standalone Engineering Thermoplastics Company

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Formerly SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics business, NexPoint Materials announced the beginning of independent operations following its acquisition by Mutares.

Vektek Pressure Monitoring System Supports Multifixture CNC Automation

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Vektek introduces the Guardian 2.0, an industrial-grade pressure monitoring system designed for continuous oversight of clamping pressure across complex, multifixture environments.

The Barnes Global Advisors Supports Development of Additive Manufacturing Materials Database for U.S. Navy

| Additive Manufacturing

The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been contracted by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to interpret, standardize and manage a comprehensive AM materials and process database intended to support naval engineering design efforts.

How to Protect Steel Parts From Rust Before Powder Coating

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Choosing the wrong pretreatment can cost you adhesion and corrosion resistance. Learn which cleaners, conversion coatings and primers work best for your steel type.

Benchtop Press Pushes Part Designer into Production Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

When Scott Decker initially pictured a new vehicle wrap vinyl applicator product for WrapOn Tools, Asheboro, North Carolina, he knew the concept would require extensive design and development before it could become a reliable production part.

Verano Dany Vasito 2026: educación ambiental gratuita para niños

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con más de 700 participantes y 20 organizaciones desde 2020, Verano Dany Vasito celebra su sexta edición con el agua como hilo conductor, seis sesiones virtuales gratuitas y actividades de Conagua, Agua.org, SEGAM y Recicla Unicel para niños de 6 a 12 años.

Bison 6740 controla la fuerza de sujeción en procesos automatizados

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

IMTS 2026: La mordaza autocentrante está disponible con accionamiento neumático o hidráulico y proporciona hasta 40 kN de fuerza para aplicaciones de fresado y producción desatendida.

PCS Company Adds APSX-PIM Tabletop Injection Molding Press to Product Lineup

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company has become the exclusive plastics industry supplier of the APSX-PIM tabletop injection molding machine, manufactured by APSX.

From Aerospace to Infrastructure: Mapping FRP’s Adoption in Mainstream Markets

| CompositesWorld

Scott Reeve, founder of Composite Advantage, shares insights from more than two decades of ventures that helped prove the viability of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure, waterfront and rail. A new chapter with Creative Composites Group signals the next phase of growth for established technologies and new FRP products.