Dawn Aerospace visits Oklahoma to advance historic suborbital space partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through such partnerships, Oklahoma is making a broad statewide effort to grow a high-value aerospace and space economy via next-gen composite suborbital spaceflight initiatives.

NCC to establish U.K.-based Large Structures Innovation Centre

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

National open-access innovation facility for large composite structures at industrial scale will be available to OEMs, Tier 1s and supply chain companies.

Cygnet Multi-Axis Winder is adopted for TCI oil and gas pipeline work

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Housed within TCI’s purpose-designed modified shoring box, the winder will support more efficient composite pipeline upgrades while also enabling the company to adjust to new safety and regulatory measures.

UPR successfully manufactures monoblock fiberglass megatank 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Brazilian manufacture demonstrates its expertise in composite tanks, pipes and fittings through this 22-meter-long structure built for the food industry.

SPE Thermoset TopCon 2026 traverses AI and its benefit to thermosets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Call for papers, sponsors and exhibitors are now open for the May 12-13, 2026 event in Wisconsin, which will focus on emerging innovations in thermoset composites and how AI is playing a role.

2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Michael Mulroy

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Among other initiatives, this former quality manager and now deputy general manager for BWX Technologies led the efforts to implement digital layered process audits, which have streamlined workflows and identified critical areas for improvement.

Metalworking Index Hits Seasonal Slump in November

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Consistent with previous years, the GBI: Metalworking reported underperformance in November compared to October.
#economics

Platinum Tooling Quick-Change Tooling System Boosts Machine Utilization

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. introduces the Haas multitool, designed to improve setup times and operational efficiency for CNC lathe users.

Step Drill Delivers Significant Tool Life, Performance Improvements

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Ultra-thin coating ensures a high sharpness of the tool, improves chip removal and prevents material sticking.

CMM digital Maestro automatiza la inspección de moldes y troqueles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hexagon presenta la máquina de medición por coordenadas (CMM) digital Maestro, diseñada para ofrecer velocidad, precisión y conectividad en entornos de manufactura moderna.

Methods Multitasking Platform Enhances High-Mix, Small-Batch Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Methods Machine Tools Inc.'s Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex provides speed and flexibility for complex high-mix, small-batch production.

Formulating for Sustainability

| Plastics Technology

Overcoming the color management challenges of recycled plastics.

The Paint Project Appoints VP, Enhances Industrial Products Division

| Products Finishing

The Paint Project in Medfield, Massachusetts, welcomes Scott Stalzer as vice president of industrial products to lead strategic growth and innovation.

Plataforma sobre plásticos de PLASTICS centraliza datos en EE.UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Una nueva plataforma digital centraliza datos sobre plásticos, desde indicadores económicos hasta casos de innovación en salud, transporte y empaques. El objetivo de Positives of Plastic es responder a una demanda de información verificable sobre empleo, sostenibilidad y economía circular.  

Iron Bull Fluid Reclaim Hoppers Facilitate Waste Liquid Separation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Iron Bull Manufacturing introduces fluid reclaim hoppers designed to separate cutting fluids, oils and water from waste streams for reuse or disposal.

Empleo, producción y tendencias en la industria manufacturera de México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Encuesta Anual de la Industria Manufacturera destaca las variaciones positivas en el valor de los productos elaborados, los gastos por consumo de bienes y servicios, los ingresos por suministro de bienes y servicios y el valor de los activos fijos totales, mientras que se produjeron caídas en el personal ocupado y las horas trabajadas.

Amut impulsa eficiencia en reciclaje y digitalización en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Amut presentó en  la K 2025 avances en reciclaje rPO, PET tray-to-tray y cast film, con mejoras en eficiencia energética, digitalización e integración de procesos.

November index slumps with multi-point losses

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Significant declines in index components across the board lead to more than a season dip.

Mentorship Matters More Than Ever

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Veteran moldmaker urges shops to preserve expertise, formalize training and invest in people to close the skills gap.
#workforcedevelopment

Gurit relaunches website with enhanced navigation, expanded content

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Redesign better communicates Gurit’s full value chain of solutions across multiple end markets.

ANIPAC expone balance 2025 y retos clave para 2026

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La ANIPAC reporta un crecimiento moderado en 2025 y expone retos para la industria del plástico en 2026, con énfasis en el comercio, la regulación y la circularidad.

3D Fiber Tethering for Rapid Fabrication of Continuous Fiber Composites

Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing

CarbonForm’s 3DFit technology combines robotic, continuous fiber 3D printing and winding to produce small, high-strength, complex parts — like drone frames — in as little as 10 minutes.