Nova Carbon, Safran partner to recycle carbon fiber production scrap

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The French recyclng startup Nova Carbon realigns carbon fiber scraps and transforms them into usable textiles.

MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator announces 2026 cohort

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Selected companies Gurit, Mobyfly and nlcomp will be supported with life cycle assessment tools, expertise and networking access.

DLR publishes findings from CMC forebody for hypersonic sounding rocket STORT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: In a published paper, the Institute of Structures and Design presents the design approach it took to achieve the payload forebody’s CMC-based TPS.

Engel develops automated high-rate process for TPC drone blades

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Thermoplastic composite UD tapes placed along load paths and overmolded in a single cycle achieve lightweight structure with functional integration, ready for mass production.

BLADE2CIRC project advances reversible polymers, bio-based fibers and enzymatic recycling

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

As project coordinator, Aitiip will lead the consortium to increasingly focus on validation and demonstration of more sustainable composites for the wind energy sector.

Norco supports XOCEAN production of uncrewed surface vessels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Norco provided manufacturing expertise in lightweight resin infused composite structures, aiding in design for manufacture, tool design and material selection to optimize production for series manufacturing.

MAG Automotive HMC Provides Precise, Reliable Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

MAG Automotive’s Specht 500 NG HMC is designed and built in Detroit for demanding production environments.

Leadtime Leaders: 20 Years of Raising the Bar in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

At PTXPO 2026, we celebrated two decades of Leadtime Leaders — mold builders who set the standard through skilled teams, smart technology and relentless improvement in a competitive global market.

Compounders: It's Time To Change the Narrative on Customer Engagement

| Plastics Technology

Strategic partnerships generate proactive solutions to supply chain, pricing and regulatory challenges.  
#regulations

Okuma recibe reconocimientos por su programa de formación en CNC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El programa Okuma Machine Tool Academy, desarrollado junto con Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, fue distinguido por su enfoque en capacitación técnica avanzada para la industria manufacturera.

Europe’s composites market trajectory

| CompositesWorld

The AVK’s latest report shows a decline in European composites production, hampered by overall economic weakness plus a specific crisis in automotive and a shift toward Asia, yet global demand for composites continues to increase and opportunities for growth exist, requiring new strategies.

Insertos de mandrinado de seis filos para mayor aprovechamiento por filo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa amplía su oferta de insertos negativos para cabezales de mandrinado SW y EWN, con geometrías de seis filos orientadas a incrementar la productividad y a reducir costos por inserto.

How to Stabilize Machining With Tap Testing

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Use tap testing to generate stability maps and maximize productivity with chatter-free machining parameters.

Better Together: Getting the Lead Out of Steel

David Wynn | Production Machining

How PMPA members worked together to solve the end of lead in steel.

Industria de autopartes consolida su nivel productivo al inicio de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de producción de la industria de autopartes fue de 10,015 millones de dólares en enero de 2026, lo que representó un crecimiento del 9.35 % con respecto al mismo mes del año anterior.

Mastercam Software Features Accelerated Simulation, AI Assistance

| Production Machining

Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2026.R2, which is said to offer up to 10 times faster simulation and AI-enabled programming.

Episode 67: Celebrating 5 Years of On the Line

| Products Finishing

Products Finishing recently recorded iits 65th episode of OTL. In this episode we celebrate with a look back at a couple of classic episodes.  
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To Reclaim Powder or To Not

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Learn to calculate ROI for high-tech powder coating booths using example data on overspray reclaim, color changes and production efficiency.

México busca aprovechar el valor económico de los residuos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial y Semarnat impulsan estrategias para acelerar la transición hacia una economía circular en el país.

Romi Five-Axis VMC Provides Stable Machining of Complex Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

Romi BW Machine Tools’ DCM 620-5X VMC is designed for simultaneous five-axis machining and five-sided operations on complex parts.

ComposiCAD 26.1.0 offers improvements for filament winding and pressure vessel development

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Latest version of widely used software provides new capabilities and workflow enhancements.

Vertical Aerospace achieves two-way piloted transition flight

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

This completes flight phase testing of the company’s eVTOL prototype. Vertical moves closer to certification, with planned launch of its commercial aircraft in 2028.