Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.
Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys Project #R-117 – The Complete Reports
| Products Finishing
Dr. Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy wins the 2026 NASF William Blum Award for her groundbreaking research on electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W alloys. Explore her full project reports.
On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.
Syensqo Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Expansion at Havre de Grace Site
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The decision marks a multimillion-dollar investment that will strengthen Syensqo’s aerospace composites production and support growing customer demand.
Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.
Aimplas Launches First Edition of HI!-Plastics, an International Advanced Materials Seminar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From Oct. 6-7, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, the two-day seminar unites industry leaders, tech centers and innovators to share real challenges and showcase real solutions in high-performance composites, plastics and coatings.
SENW Introduces Oxidized PAN Fire Protection Fabric
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineered nonwoven offers lightweight fire protection, thermal stability and low smoke emissions for aerospace, transportation, energy, defense and battery applications.
Exel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.
ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.
Free AI Platform Targeting Composites Manufacturers is Estimated to Save Billions in Efficiencies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ForgeX.ai, developed at Deakin University and backed by ACM CRC, lets manufacturers “converse with their own factory,” showing that it delivers up to 50% efficiency gains at 1/100th the cost of Industry 4.0 adoption.
SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.
Toray Develops Radiolucent CFRP Part That Enhances Diagnostic Precision, Lowers X-Ray Radiation Doses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sandwich structure reduces X-ray radiation doses by 8% while improving diagnostic image quality for mammography and X-ray equipment.
Certarus Order for Hexagon Agility Mobile Pipeline Modules to Service Data Center Demand
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A significant order valued at $100 million contracts Titan 450 and Titan 510 modules to provide reliable, redeployable CNG supply.
Lessons in AI Deployment from a Networked Contract Manufacturer
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Manufacturing service provider Protolabs applies artificial intelligence at three levels across owned and network capacity spanning 3D printing, machining, molding and more. Its chief AI officer shares lessons and takeaways for manufacturers of any size.
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ECI Software Solutions Production Monitoring Platform Reveals Hidden Capacity
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: ECI Software Solutions' Amper production monitoring and intelligence platform combines universal IoT sensors, ERP integrations and operator-facing touchscreens to provide real-time visibility across machines, operators and jobs.
Tormach CNC Lathe Provides Increased Spindle Power
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Tormach’s 15LX CNC lathe features 6-hp continuous spindle power, EtherCAT-based control and rapid speeds up to 360 ipm.
How To Prepare Your Dehumidifying Dryers for Summer
| Plastics Technology
Seasonal humidity changes can impact the performance of your dehumidifying dryer. Take these steps to help prevent costly failures.
New Owners, New Name For Melt Filtration Innovator
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Hitech continuous melt filtration systems sold to parent company of Extrusion Systems Inc. To be rebranded as Hitech Screen Changers.
Composites power the energy transition and the AI economy
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
From record-breaking wind installations to composite conductor cores doubling grid capacity, composites are at the center of the infrastructure driving both clean energy and the digital economy.
Western Gage Corp. Air Gage Readout Provides Fast, Accurate Measurements
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Western Gage Corp. introduces the Micro IIi air gage readout featuring a built-in microprocessor and digital and analog displays for ID and OD measurements.
Ross Mixers procesa materiales de alta viscosidad en laboratorio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El mezclador planetario doble Model DPM-10 está diseñado para operaciones de laboratorio y escala piloto que requieren procesar materiales especiales o de alta viscosidad en lotes de 2 a 12 galones.
Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.