LEAM Technologies to present LFAM thermal control results in Feb. 24 webinar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

One-hour webinar hosted by MTC, IMechE and AMUK to cover LFAM processing techniques, applications, sustainability and material innovations with LEAM, Airtech and MTC experts.

ZeroAvia cuts down workforce, delays ZA600 H2 powertrain certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The H2 propulsion company has reduced its workforce by about 50% and revised its certification strategy, delaying full ZA600 H2 powertrain approval while prioritizing certification of its fuel cell system.

Ideko participates in ROBOCOMP project for flexible, zero-emissions aerospace manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Precision and digitization contributions replacing heavy machinery with flexible robotic cells enable critical machining operations on carbon fiber parts and other production processes to be adapted and scaled.

CRP Technology, CRP Meccanica boost Alpine Hy6 concept car with 3D printed intake

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A monolithic intake plenum and manifold system, 3D printed with Windform SP CFRTP materials, improves sealing reliability and structural stability for Alpine’s hydrogen V6 engine.

Mikrosam composites processing technology facilitates automation democratization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Composites manufacturers are able to gain greater control from material prep to final part via Mikrosam’s AFP/ATL, rewinding, prepreg slitting and winding solutions.  

High-performance Dawn Aerospace spaceplane iteration is in production following 15 flight tests

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From 2023 to 2025, the company’s Aurora suborbital platform has demonstrated rapid testing and relentless innovation leading to its next goal: reaching a 100-kilometer altitude multiple times a day.

Thermoset TopCon 2026 first keynote navigates AI in business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SPE Thermoset Division announces Matt Seitz’s presentation on AI’s benefits for manufacturing, including adoption trends, case studies and practical strategies.

LS Cable & System invertirá 157 millones de dólares en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

LSCMX, empresa filial de LS Cable & System, construirá una base de producción integrada de infraestructura energética y componentes de movilidad.

Hosokawa Alpine presenta canastilla modular para película soplada

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva canastilla de Hosokawa Alpine permite la calibración precisa de la burbuja, la integración de sensores y una mayor flexibilidad en la extrusión de película soplada.

ICYMI: January 2026 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

New year, new engaging articles from Plastics Technology. Readers marked the start of 2026 by learning about everything from twin-screw extrusion (myths and screw cleaning) to cobots, simulation, high-performance seals and more.

CW Top Shops 2026 is live — take the survey!

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gain a better understanding of your company’s key performance metrics and how you measure against others in the composites industry. The survey will remain open through March 31, 2026.

Mazak Open House Demonstrates Advanced Machining Technologies

| Modern Machine Shop

Mazak Corp. hosts two-day event at its Orlando Technical Center featuring live demonstrations of QTE-100MY multi-tasking machine, Variaxis C-600 vertical machining center and Syncrex 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine.

Taking Aim at Warpage With Windage

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

As a last-gasp attempt to salvage a design prone to warpage, CAE Services has developed a hybrid simulation/real-world methodology to ensure better outcomes for when windage is required.

Ley de Economía Circular entra en vigor en todo el país

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La nueva Ley General de Economía Circular crea el Sistema Nacional de Economía Circular y refuerza la responsabilidad extendida del productor.  

Monaghan Tooling Group Compensation Nuts Correct Runout Errors

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Monaghan Tooling Group introduces the Easyzero runout compensation nuts in kit form, designed to quickly address misalignment for round tools using ER collets.

Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 suma sala especializada en extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con una nueva sala de extrusión, Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 amplía su oferta técnica para recicladores y transformadores de plásticos en la región.

Umicore Hard Gold Electrolytes Optimize Layer Thickness Distribution

| Products Finishing

Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions offers Auruna 526 and Auruna 527 electrolytes that provide uniform gold deposition for material efficiency when coating technical components amid high precious metal prices.

Guill presenta Unicam, nuevo cabezal flexible para extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con Unicam, Guill optimiza la operación de extrusión al integrar sistemas de ajuste y ensamblaje que mejoran la eficiencia y el mantenimiento.

Pursuing the Way of the Polymath

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

To excel in the current world of manufacturing, to achieve breakthroughs, attain innovation and succeed, mimicking the attributes of the polymath must become a key strategy for the modern business leader.

Tungaloy-NTK de México amplía herramientas de fresado con el grado AH3225

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El recubrimiento PVD de triple nano capa AH3225 no solo mejora la resistencia al desgaste y a la fractura, sino que ofrece un desempeño consistente en aplicaciones de fresado de alta exigencia.

How Confocal Technology Revolutionizes Optical Metrology

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Confocal technology takes optical measurement to the next level, enabling nanometer precision for roughness, topography and form measurements.

Big Daishowa Tool Balancing System Optimizes Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Big Daishowa provides the Speroni STB Aequilibria line, which helps tooling achieve higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish.