Thermoplastic composite materials and processing interactions

David Leach | CompositesWorld

Selection of product material formats and their interactions with various process methods heavily influence a final TPC part’s properties and fabrication options. 

AddMan Acquires Forecast 3D

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The transaction expands AddMan’s polymer 3D printing production capabilities and digital infrastructure. A regional hub: Forecast 3D’s capacity adds to the company’s existing Southern California presence. 

Industrial Highlights from CES 2026

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Alongside wearables and smart home gadgets, the Consumer Electronics Show had new launches for manufacturers, too.

Airbus integra manufactura aditiva en producción aeronáutica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Más de 25,000 piezas aeronáuticas impresas en 3D entran cada año en servicio en la flota de Airbus, con más de 200,000 componentes poliméricos certificados ya en operación.

Taladros EDM de alta velocidad Belmont SY series

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie SY, de Belmont, ofrece taladros EDM CNC de alta velocidad para agujeros pequeños, con opciones de automatización para operación desatendida.

Automation Solution Provides Flexible Loading of Up to Two Production Machines — From Milling to EDM

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Robot Compact 150 offers an ergonomic loading station for heavy workpieces.

Cleaning Technologies Group Promotes Jeff Mills

| Products Finishing

Mills bringing extensive experience and leadership to oversee the Ransohoff and Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics divisions.

Drill System Reduces Setup Time, Tool Inventory

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Tungaloy’s DrillMeister system enables users to build drills for a range of applications with a mix-and-match set of drill heads and tool bodies.

Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance

| Production Machining

A dynamic and universal standards framework that uses your unique workflow as the basis for your training program can optimize your training efforts.
#workforcedevelopment

Concepts NREC Software Suite Enhances Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Concepts NREC introduces Agile Engineering Design System v2025.2 with advanced volute modeling, secondary flow capabilities and optimized manufacturing tools.

Fryer Five-Axis Machining Centers Provide 360-Degree Rotation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Fryer Machine Systems' 5X Series features the Kessler tilting/rotary head, which provides 360 degrees of rotation and 200 degrees of spindle tilt.

Why Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Technology; It’s Attention

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

To make manufacturing cool again, we need influencers, better pay, compelling stories and focused attention on innovation.

Reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico: criterios técnicos para 2026

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un documento reciente del U.S. Plastics Pact reabre el debate sobre cómo integrar el reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico de plásticos en flujos que hoy no se reincorporan de manera consistente. El texto fija condiciones técnicas, ambientales y normativas para su uso complementario, apoyadas en la jerarquía de residuos, LCA comparativos, definiciones ISO, el balance de masa y salvaguardas verificables.

Ventas de vehículos ligeros en México crecen en 2025

| Modern Machine Shop México

El mercado automotriz mexicano cerró 2025 con un desempeño positivo. Según el RAIAVL, las ventas de vehículos ligeros aumentaron de manera moderada, lo que confirma la estabilidad del consumo y la resiliencia del sector.

Applications are open for 2026 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three scholarships, given annually to full-time graduate or undergrad students in polymer science, composites, plastics or related fields, are now accepting applications until April 1.

Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

December GBI results reveal positive outlook for composites fabricators heading into 2026.
#economics

Vulcan Shield Global to establish high-tech alumina fiber manufacturing plant in Hungary

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Investment in continuous alumina fiber textiles and yarn production strengthens Europe’s materials ecosystem and the supply of oxide continuous fibers.

Jetcam releases Expert v25 with sheet metal, composites fabrication enhancements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Version 25.12 release delivers intelligent material utilization and seamless license management for enterprise deployments.

Joby obtains second Ohio facility for dual-site eVTOL production strategy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional 700,000 square feet, to be operational in 2026, supports commitment to double aircraft production in 2027.

Scott & Fyfe appoints North American distributor for fiberglass CIPP system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Starting in 2026, Waterline Renewable Technologies will use its extensive network to distribute the Scottish textile company’s AlphaShield product for U.S. and Canadian pipeline infrastructure.

IFW realizes complex composite sandwich structures with AFP

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SHOREliner project demonstrates automated manufacture of topology-optimized aircraft fuselage structures showcasing digital process chain.

Safran amplía capacidad industrial en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

La expansión de Safran en Querétaro refuerza la estrategia del grupo para aumentar capacidad productiva, consolidar la proveeduría regional y acompañar el crecimiento del sector aeroespacial en México en 2026.