Additive Manufacturing and Machining Compete and Co-Exist at Knust Godwin

Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining

Precision machining business Knust Godwin is also a sophisticated user of metal additive manufacturing. AM augments its services for customers in oil and gas, but has also opened opportunities in new markets.

ANIPAC lanza Diplomado de Economía Circular en Plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC y la Universidad Anáhuac impartirán en 2026 un diplomado virtual enfocado en economía circular, sostenibilidad e innovación en plásticos.  

Donghua University demonstrates in situ consolidation of thick low-melt PAEK laminates

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Even without using heated tooling, the Center for Civil Aviation Composites achieved thermoplastic composite laminates with <1% voids, near-zero warpage and good consolidation, showing potential for OOA production.

HyEnD e.V. uses Taniq software for lightweight carbon fiber engine

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Hybrid Engine Development’s successful liquid-fueled rocket engine features a lightweight fiber overwrap enabled by TaniqWind design software.

Airbus renews Daher’s A350 and A330 jetliner contracts, A321 final assembly line work

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Renewed contracts for A350 and A330 cabin outfitting will support production ramp-up to 12 aircraft monthly by 2028, and A321 industrial services assignment doubles Daher’s operations scope.

Blueshift study proves optimal thermal protection delivery for LEO satellites using AeroZero tapes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thermal protection system (TPS) tapes offer 19 times lower thermal conductivity and six times lower diffusivity, ensuring efficient, reliable satellite performance in extreme space conditions.  

FLASH-COMP framework presents zero-defect, zero-waste composites manufacturing approach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In a published paper, project partners show how eco-efficiency can move from abstract ambition to practical decision-making, revealing waste as a symptom of deeper process inefficiencies.

CFP Composites introduces 100% recyclable, circular fireproof carbon fiber composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Incorporation of the closed-loop DEECOM system from Longworth enables 100% recycled composite recovery and reuse for high-performance fire protection materials.

ÉireComposites lands first aircraft seating contract

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ÉireComposites clinches a major contract for composite interior panels and structural components used in high-end aircraft seating for an active aircraft program, marking a new growth area for the business.

Evonik Advances Circularity With Transparent Recycled Nylon

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Trogamid R is made from reprocessed eyewear scrap by recycler and compounder Poliplastic, which then uses it to make designer sunglasses.

Pallets Provoke a State of Flow

Julia Hider | Production Machining

Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Co.’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

Control adaptativo con Inteligencia Artificial en moldeo por inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La variabilidad del material, la escasez de especialistas y la exigencia de procesos trazables presionan el moldeo por inyección. El control adaptativo con inteligencia artificial permite ajustar la presión, la temperatura y los tiempos durante el ciclo mediante sensores y modelos predictivos.

Embraer adquiere el 100 % de EZAir en Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

Safran acordó vender a Embraer el 50 % restante de EZAir, su empresa conjunta en Chihuahua dedicada a la manufactura de interiores de aeronaves, con lo que la planta, que emplea a 1,100 personas, pasará a ser 100 % de Embraer.

Junker Grinding, Threading Solutions Enable Dynamic Robotic Mobility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Junker Group provides specialized grinding technologies tailored for both linear and rotary drives.

Pallets Provoke a State of Flow

Julia Hider | Techspex

Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Co.’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

Come for the Exhibits, Stay for Education

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The speaker lineups for PTXPO’s educational offerings are in and giving plastics processors even more reasons to head to Chicago this March.  
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Erema presenta filtro LF 812 que eleva la calidad del reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Erema reveló en la K 2025 su nuevo filtro láser LF 812 que duplica el área de malla y mejora la calidad del fundido en el reciclaje de plásticos.

Advancing Nickel MMC Coatings: Electroplating Models, Tooling Innovations for Hard Chromium Alternatives

| Products Finishing

Via a real-world demonstration, the MOZART project sought for a suitable replacement for hard chromium by enriching a nickel coating with hard nanoparticles.

PTXPO 2026: Integrating Additive Manufacturing: A New Era of Pellet-to-Part Production

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Building on the foundation of MoldMaking Technology’s 2015 Pellet to Part print series with Rich Oles of ALBA Enterprises, this updated 2026 workshop explores how additive manufacturing and 3D printing are reshaping moldmaking and injection molding.

Burger & Brown Brings Portability to Cooling Line Testing

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Portable mold validation unit makes cooling line testing and troubleshooting more efficient for mold maintenance shops, moldmakers and injection molders.

Expanded Range of Socket Connectors Reduces Mold Setup Time and Connection Errors

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components' expanded range of socket connectors includes keyed connect locking socket connectors.    

Mentorship, milestones and what's new for CW

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As CW brand VP Jeff Sloan departs for new horizons, editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on leadership, a stellar team and service to the composites industry.