Hubbard-Hall Enables Stable Cleaning Performance Through AquaEase Infinity 

| Products Finishing

SUR/FIN 2026: The membrane infiltration system supports process stability, optimal cleaning results and extends the life of cleaning bathes to avoid frequent dumping.

Fischer Technology Measurement Tools Streamline Finishing Analysis

| Products Finishing

SUR/FIN 2026: Coating thickness and materials testing is made easier with Fischer instrumentation products for electronics, paint and lacquer, electroplating and other industries.

United Rubber presenta aditivos compatibilizantes en PRLATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, United Rubber exhibe su portafolio de compatibilizantes Struktol y sistemas de dosificación Colorservice, diseñados para mejorar la mezcla de polímeros y optimizar la precisión en la formulación.

Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor is formally designated the MV-75 Cheyenne II

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Army-chosen future long range assault aircraft (FLRAA) takes on Bell Textron’s V-280 Valor technology demonstrator aircraft design, comprising CFRP propellers, wings and airframe.

Carbon ThreeSixty TFP-developed aerodynamic wheel covers are ready to support road vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: From the factory floor to the finish line, the company’s work optimizing vehicle wheel covers has evolved into this bio-inspired, carbon fiber design with reduced ply count and a 223% stiffness increase.

NeMo.bil project integrates Type 4 tanks into mobility system storage rack

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Functionally coordinated, smart H2 supply system has been installed, connected and validated as a leak-tight hydrogen environment.

Lutz Holding expands industrial pumps, water treatment support into Italian market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Operations have commenced at the company’s new Italian branch office, Lutz-Jesco Italia Srl, backed by an established partnership with Argal and Lutz’s unreinforced and reinforced pump portfolio.

Syensqo signs long-term space materials agreement with Avio

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Syensqo to continue supplying high-performance composite and adhesive solutions for Vega-C launch systems and low-Earth orbit missions.

Connova supplies high-precision CFRP components for the Giant Magellan Telescope

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Swiss composite specialist Connova AG develops ultra-stable, zero-expansion CFRP mirror mounts for the G-CLEF spectrograph of the upcoming Giant Magellan Telescope.

OCSiAl study reveals graphene nanotubes cut conductive material CO2 emissions up to 26%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More traditional conductive fillers can be replaced with single- or multi-walled carbon nanotubes to accelerate decarbonization in a high-emissions production process.

Xenia highlights Xecarbon PPA-CF filament for FFF, FDM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors will benefit from the carbon fiber-reinforced PPA 3D printing material’s reliability under mechanical load and high temperature resistance.

Two-year project investigates basalt fiber, bio-resin viability as boatbuilding alternative

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

World record explorer Lisa Blair alongside Australian research and industry partners begins study into a commercially viable solution to replace the use of fiberglass in boat hulls.

Pilatus breaks ground on PC-12, PC-24 aircraft facility in Colorado

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

One of five of locations in the U.S., the Broomfield location will act as both an aircraft delivery center and a manufacturing and engineering hub.

On AI, Honest Feelings, and Moving Forward Anyway

Kate Hand | GROW

Yesterday, we put a stake in the earth on AI - adopting an enterprise plan, formalizing training, and encouraging adoption. I’m mostly really excited for all it can bring us. But, it’s complicated.

Tecnología confocal: metrología óptica de alta precisión

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

Cuando la resolución requerida alcanza el orden nanométrico, los sistemas de visión convencionales no son suficientes. La tecnología confocal multipinhole mide rugosidad de hasta 0.005 µm y geometría con precisión de 0.001 µm; su integración en la línea de producción depende hoy de la capacidad de procesamiento del software, no de la óptica.

Purge Compound Solutions for Blown and Cast Film

| Plastics Technology

Explore Chem-Trend's tailored purge compounds for blown and cast film processing. Reduce downtime by up to 80%, minimize scrap and boost efficiency with products from the Ultra Purge™ line.

Post Cure: CFRP photovoltaic trees harness sustainable living in challenging desert environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Drawing parallels between Blood Dragon trees and marine carbon fiber steering wheels, the self-contained Dubai-based installation is the culmination of functionally efficient technologies, building systems and design solutions acting in unison.

Okuma Coolant System Enhances Chip Evacuation, Tool Life

| Modern Machine Shop

Okuma America Corp.’s Okuma High-Pressure coolant system provides variable-flow, high-pressure coolant delivery for improved surface finishes and enhanced productivity.

Network and Learn at SUR/FIN 2026

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

SUR/FIN 2026, an annual NASF-hosted surface finishing conference and trade show, is coming to Rosemont, Illinois, June 2-4, offering a closer look at how finishing processes continue to adapt to new materials, sustainability goals and manufacturing demands.

Raise3D SLS Sandblaster Enables Scalable Automated Post-Processing

| Additive Manufacturing

Raise3D unveiled the B520 Sandblaster at Rapid + TCT 2026 in Boston alongside new SLS powders, expanding the company’s SLS 3D printing portfolio.

Yaskawa Palletizing System Enhances Throughput, Efficiency

| Modern Machine Shop

Yaskawa America Inc.’s PackMaster palletizing system and layer picker solution integrate motion planning and vision technologies to support high-speed operations.

NASF Launches New Suite of Surface Finishing Training Through Catalyst eLearning Center

| Products Finishing

Modern, flexible learning solutions are designed for today’s surface finishing professionals.