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.

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.

Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

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

Centros de barrenado profundo y mecanizado Unisig para moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie USC-M, de Unisig, que combina barrenado profundo y fresado en una sola máquina, reduce tiempos de preparación y aumenta la flexibilidad en la producción de moldes.

Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.

SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.

Hexagon Software Integration Enables Faster Programming for Complex Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The integration of Hexagon’s WorkNC CAM software and the cloud-based tool library is said to strengthen how CAM programmers apply validated tooling data and proven machining methods.

Cobots Bring Custom Injection Molder Greater Flexibility

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Family-owned injection molder optimizes production with collaborative robots (cobots), realizing a return on investment in just 1,500 hours.

Mazak Turning Machine Enhances Part Processing Versatility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak Corp. introduces the Quick Turn 450MY multitasking CNC turning center with an extended bed length option for processing extra-long workpieces.

Befra abre la puerta a la proveeduría plástica local en México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante un encuentro de CANACINTRA León, Befra (grupo que integra a Betterware y Jafra), anunció su estrategia para fortalecer la fabricación de productos plásticos hechos en México.  

30 Under 30: The Momentum Continues

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Keenan Jensen joins this year’s 30 Under 30 for helping to advance Skuld’s CNC capability, complex tooling design and innovative lost-foam manufacturing processes.

AkzoNobel Advances Local Production of Interpon D3020 in India

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel deepens commitment to India’s architecture sector with its fluoropolymer powder coating, offering shorter delivery times and faster color matching.

How I Made It: David Modig, Chairman of Modig Machine Tool

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

What traits prepare someone to take the reins of a machine tool OEM? Curiosity above all, according to David Modig, chairman of Swedish OEM Modig Machine Tool.

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.

Third patent issues for vaulted concrete SIP formwork system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vaulted stay-in-place (SIP) reinforcement system for strengthening concrete structures in construction moves toward commercialization.

Thin-walled helicopter firewall OCMC component saves future operational costs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Walter Pritzkow’s simple philosophy “make it thin and make it light” with the use of oxide ceramic matrix composites (OCMC) presents step change for aerospace giants like Airbus.

Consider Bringing Passivation In-House

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Given the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.

SABIC Divests Plastics Business Units

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

German investment firms to buy European Petrochemical business as well as Engineering Thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe.

Ikotek amplía su producción en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con el objetivo de aumentar su capacidad de producción, reducir la dependencia asiática y cumplir con la Ley de Acuerdos Comerciales, Ikotek USA anunció la ampliación de sus operaciones de manufactura en México.