Formnext Awards Finalists: Innovative AM Technologies, Pioneering Applications, Educational Concepts

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The finalists were selected based on the level of innovation shown, the technological maturity of their entries and their professional business concepts. 
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Tectorius Engineers PFAS-Compliant Tec-Kote 1010 Coating

| Products Finishing

High-durability fluoropolymer finish matches or exceeds the performance of traditional coatings while meeting new environmental standards.

Teijin Aramid launches Twaron Next para-aramid

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Circular content or bio-based feedstock variants drives the synthetic fiber’s clear focus on sustainable goals and strict requirements.

Exel Composites, De Angeli Prodotti sign multiyear agreement for composite conductor cores supply

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A €25 million minimum volume commitment starting Q1 2026 will fulfill global power transmission infrastructure modernization.

Aptera Motors initiates validation line for BinC solar electric vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Next step toward scaled, repeatable manufacturing will support everything from materials handling to final fit and finish.

Plastics Processing Index Suggests Positive Momentum in October

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Index points to industry optimism in the face of uncertainty amid record-long government shutdown and absence of government data sources.
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From Cobots to Collaborative Applications: A New Era of Robot Safety

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

A new standard eschews the term “collaborative robot” for “collaborative application,” broadening the perspective of safety and robotics.  

México avanza en la creación de la Política Nacional de Economía Circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Semarnat y la Secretaría de Economía iniciaron los trabajos para integrar la Política Nacional de Economía Circular, con la participación de empresas, la academia y la sociedad civil.

Flexible, automatic NDT platform for manufacturing composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

IRT Jules Verne, working with Airbus, Daher and French consortium developed a mobile robotic inspection platform that uses less space, water

Schreiner ProTech Labeling Solution Enhances Control Cabinet Identification for Kratos Industries

| Products Finishing

Schreiner ProTech helped develop a paint protection label that improves Kratos Industries’ part traceability and inventory visibility in large-format control cabinet manufacturing.

Máquinas-herramienta con mayor crecimiento en importaciones: enero-septiembre 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Industry News: Datos sobre el mercado de máquinas-herramienta en México.

Walter lanza disco de desbaste para acero

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo disco Walter Spin-On Encore X combina alta agresividad de corte con una mayor vida útil, especialmente en aplicaciones sobre acero.

DN Solutions and HELLER: A United Vision for U.S. Manufacturing Renewal

| Modern Machine Shop

With new technical centers in North America and the pending acquisition of HELLER, DN Solutions is expanding service, capacity and technical support for U.S. manufacturers. In this exclusive interview, CEO WJ Kim outlines what customers can expect.  

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Toolholders with Complex, Internal Cooling Channels

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Paul Horn GmBH 3D prints toolholders with complex countered internal cooling channels, featured in this week’s Pic.

Piezoelectric Sensor Technology: Moving Toward more Efficient Machine Monitoring

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A new system that uses simple and compact force or strain sensors, which can be integrated inside toolholders or mounted on surfaces such as spindle housings, can facilitate CNC machine monitoring.  

Airbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites-intensive ESMs gives the Orion spacecraft power, propulsion and life support but also provide a vital gateway for the first lunar space station, Gateway.

Anemoi marks fourth VLOC rotor sail installation with NS United bulk carrier

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five composite rotor sails now adorn the 361-meter-long NSU Tubarao bulk carrier, which combined with NSU’s digital approach, is considered to be amongst the most efficient retrofit project to date.

Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis recognition, ISCC Plus certification and transparency initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites One and Aerovac, Dow Chemical, Envalior and the Global Wind Energy Council are making strides in operations transparency, climate action and industry-wide standard development.

KraussMaffei presents automotive-focused BrightStar electric press

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully electric press offers precise temperature control and fast mold change for press lamination, edge folding applications and even ultrasonic welding of TPC.

ILA Berlin 2026 focuses on competitiveness, technology and sovereignty

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From June 10-14, ILA Berlin brings together international aerospace, defense and space industries, with several live stages and an extended Talent Hub.

GMI Aero equipment supports Lufthansa Technical Training courses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Equipment like the Anita 4.0 and Leslie machining toolkit are now being included in Lufthansa’s aerospace-focused composites repair training courses.
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Roughing First: New Strategies for Blisk Machining

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Aerospace shops looking to cut cycle time and tool wear on integrally bladed rotors often focus on finishing. But rethinking the roughing stage can increase how much material can be safely removed while accelerating throughput.