Piper Aircraft introduces composite seven-blade MT-Propeller as factory option for M700 Fury
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Designed by MT-Propeller with advanced composite materials and aerodynamic efficiency, the propeller offers improvements including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate and a quieter cabin.
REGENT Seaglider autonomous drone, Squire, completes first ground-effect test flight
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
One of REGENT Defense’s portfolio of hydrofoiling seaglider marine craft designed for military use, Squire flies below radar targeting 70-knot speeds, 50-pound payload and range of 100 nautical miles.
Single Pair Ethernet Provides a Single Digital Communication Technology for Industry
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.
Dormer Pramet Turning and Milling Tools Enhance Productivity and Performance
| MoldMaking Technology
Dormer Pramet introduces new grades, chipbreakers, end mills and drilling solutions designed to provide wear resistance and stability in steel, stainless steel and cast iron applications.
Kyocera Threading Tools Provide Efficient Production of Small Parts
| Modern Machine Shop
The TW Series of thread whirling tools is engineered for Swiss-type lathes and supports a wide range of thread forms.
Spiral launches AR-powered spatial inspection platform for composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Roboscope is an iPhone-based system that replaces paper logs with spatially anchored digital defect records on wind turbine blades and large composite parts.
Starrag Machining Solutions Enable Efficient Processing of Complex Components
| Modern Machine Shop
Starrag’s provides solutions for aluminum, titanium, steel and cast iron applications with large-format workpieces.
FEMIA participa en MRO Americas 2026
| Modern Machine Shop México
La participación de FEMIA en MRO Americas 2026 se enmarca en la estrategia nacional de desarrollo industrial impulsada por el Gobierno de México a través del Plan México.
Flat- vs. Round-Fiber Reinforcement: A Growing Option for High-Performance Parts
| Plastics Technology
New production technologies have made flat-fiber discontinuous reinforced composites more readily available, expanding designer and processor toolkits.
Máquinas de medición por coordenadas para componentes de gran tamaño
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las CMM Maxima y Maxima R, de LK Metrology, están diseñadas para medición precisa de piezas pesadas y complejas.
Episode 55: Dave Noblin, Greene Tweed
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Explore how thermoplastic composites enhance rotating equipment in aerospace and industrial sectors, offering improved wear resistance, efficiency and longevity over metals.
People-Powered Digital Transformation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Success in moldmaking's digital shift depends more on getting people on board than implementing technology.
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Developing and Characterizing an Advanced Passivation System
| Products Finishing
Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. has developed a passivation with reduced chromium content based on chromium III and zirconium.
SPE Extrusion Holding Process Optimization Conference
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Extrusion Division’s event slated for June 16-18 in Montreal.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 149: G-Code Macro Relational and Logical Operators by Controller
David Wynn | Production Machining
A breakdown of G-code macro keyword functions across a range of major controllers.
SC Johnson y KidZania lanzan experiencia sobre reciclaje
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
SC Johnson y KidZania inauguraron una planta de reciclaje educativa para fomentar la conciencia ambiental desde la infancia.
BMF Introduces microArch S150 Series for High-Speed Micro-Precision Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series photopolymerization printers, providing 25-micron resolution and intuitive operation for applications in microfluidics, fiber optics and biomedical devices.
DLR demonstrates crashworthy composite eVTOL for emergency urban operations
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The multi-department project developed airframe structure and safe battery integration, combining an optimized, crash-safe structural design with low-waste, lightweight composite production processes.
VAC Innovation becomes U.K. distributor for Toray AmberTool HX56
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Low-temp curing tooling prepreg distribution is the latest addition to VAC’s expanding range of composite processing materials and solutions.
Reinforce3D, 3Dees Industries opens gateway to industrial CFIP adoption
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
At the core of this internal reinforcement technology and hands-on AM experience combination is a shift in how fiber reinforcement is applied, targeting more practical adoption, real use cases and measurable performance gains.
JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
MMT Chats: Exceptional Young Moldmaker Leading with Precision, Skill and Mentorship
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Chris MacDonald, a standout young moldmaker, combines elite CNC/EDM expertise, competition success and leadership to drive excellence at Faith Tool & Manufacturing.
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