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.