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Composite aerostructures suppliers pitch thermoplastics, automation for next narrowbody
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
As Airbus advances its NGSA program, suppliers including Aernnova, Daher, Latecoere, Montana Aerospace and Saab are developing manufacturing suited to rates beyond 100 aircraft per month.
AeroVironment is awarded $20M contract for ceramic, CMC materials research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Work conducted under the CAMP program for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force will accelerate development through additive, 3D printing and sensors integration.
Supertec Grinding Machine Reduces Cycle Times
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Supertec’s compact, lightweight PMGII-100CN improves accuracy, minimizes repositioning errors and increases overall productivity for complex workpieces.
ORNL 3D printing method with composites enables origami-inspired structures without a mold
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The patent-pending hybrid method eliminates mold storage challenges, enables rapid deployment and facilitates production of flat-to-foldable structures integrating fiber reinforcement with 90% reduced cost.
Bell completes first two wing structures for MV-75 Cheyenne
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lessons learned underpin Bell’s successful fabrication and assembly of the tiltrotor’s composite wing skins and spars and tailored aluminum substructure.
BMW X5 enters final test phase, prepares for 2026-2028 series rollout
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The BMW X5 is completing final calibration drives prior to production, with iX5 EV and iX5 Hydrogen versions to follow featuring a high-voltage battery and CFRP tanks in the iX5.
JetZero breaks ground on Greensboro factory, reveals HQ plans
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CFRP-intensive Z4 airframe will be up to 50% more fuel efficient, built in the most efficient and adaptable digital twin designed plant informed by The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita.
Nikon Automated Microscope Reduces Human Error in Industrial Inspection
| MoldMaking Technology
Nikon Corporation introduces the Eclipse LV100AMS, a one-click automated microscope that integrates motorized control, automated image acquisition and AI-powered analysis into a single industrial inspection system.
Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping U.S.-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.
Software and Standardization Speed Orthopedic Implant Launches
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
One base CAD model, one standardized shopfloor approach. These ideas enable Mach Medical to get new orthopedic implants to market as much as 87% faster.
Fresadora CNC Tormach 770MX incrementa potencia y velocidad de mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La versión actualizada de la 770MX incorpora mayor capacidad de husillo, control EtherCAT y mejoras en operación para aumentar productividad.
Interpon Energy Calculator Helps Manufacturers Reduce Powder Coating Costs, Emissions
| Products Finishing
The AkzoNobel Powder Coatings brand highlights Eco+ Cure, an expert-led analysis tool designed to help manufacturers improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Walter Shoulder Milling Cutter Line Expands With Larger Diameter Options
| Modern Machine Shop
Walter USA extends the Xtratec XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter line with larger-diameter tool bodies designed for small depths of cut across a broad range of material groups.
The Best Advice My Father (N)ever Gave Me
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Matt Kirchner reflects on Father’s Day, on lasting advice his father gave him, albeit unknowingly, and on what manufacturers can learn from it.
Drop-In Materials? A Strategic Approach — Part 1: Mechanical Performance
| Plastics Technology
Beyond datasheets: Spot common pitfalls and accurately evaluate mechanical performance when choosing drop-in resins — first in a three-part series.
Arburg presenta la Allrounder Trend en su Open House Querétaro
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg México introdujo la serie Allrounder Trend en el mercado mexicano durante un Open House en Querétaro con más de cien asistentes. La máquina eléctrica estándar, disponible en fuerzas de cierre de 500 a 2,000 kN, demostró un ciclo de 15 segundos en moldeo de PP con molde de cuatro cavidades.
Composites end markets: Energy (2026)
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Composites continue to drive energy innovations, from new materials and installations of recyclable wind blades to nuclear CMC and offshore oil pipelines.
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Workplace Injuries in 2026
Brian Gerritsen | Products Finishing
The 2026 Travelers Injury Impact Report analyzed more than 1.2 million workers comp claims and their impact on the manufacturing industry.
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DSH Technologies Relocates to Join Elnik Systems at North Carolina Headquarters
| Additive Manufacturing
DSH Technologies moves to Pineville, North Carolina, consolidating operations with sister company Elnik Systems. MIM and AM benefit: The move strengthens support for metal injection molding and metal additive manufacturing markets.
Plastixs Now Stocks 55-Gallon Drums of Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluid
| Plastics Technology
Plastixs, a supplier of equipment solutions for injection molding and material handling, announces it is now stocking 55-gallon drums of Paratherm heat transfer fluid at a central U.S. distribution facility for fast nationwide shipping.
Ross Double Planetary Mixer Handles High-Viscosity Materials for Laboratory Operations
| Additive Manufacturing
Ross Mixers’ DPM-10 double planetary mixer is designed for processing specialty materials in laboratory and pilot-scale operations with batch sizes from 2 to 12 gallons.
Pretreatment Determines Powder Coating Performance
| Products Finishing
Powder coating can produce high-quality, durable finishes on a wide variety of products, but it can fail due to a lack of pretreatment discipline.