3D Fiber Tethering for rapid fabrication of continuous fiber composites

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

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.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecen 15.7 % en septiembre

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el noveno mes del año, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 52,370 millones de dólares. Los avances más importantes se observaron en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para industrias diversas.

The Hidden Cost of Varnish: What Every Plant Manager Should Know

| Plastics Technology

The good news: Varnish can be mitigated and, in many cases, removed without a full system teardown or extended downtime. Here are maintenance strategies to consider.

Is Additive Manufacturing a Less Energy-Intensive Production Process?

Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing

A portable energy recording unit (PERU) developed at the Composite Technology Center could give AM users and manufacturers generally better insight into energy consumption at the machine level. 

The Latest Cybersecurity Threat Could Be Coming Through Your Contact Form

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

What you need to know about “ZipLining” and how to protect your business from the latest social engineering scam.

TJ Davies Coolant Tubes Enhance Toolholder Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

TJ Davies Co. Inc.’s line of coolant tubes and wrenches designed for HSK toolholders are available in sizes from HSK-25 to HSK-125.

The Strategy Gap: Why U.S. Job Shops Must Close It From the Ground Up

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

The “Made in China 2025” plan transformed China into a global automation supplier. What will the U.S. do to compete?

Nuevas brocas de alto rendimiento para barrenos profundos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kennametal amplió su línea KenDrill HPR con modelos 12×D y 50×D, diseñados para ofrecer mayor precisión, vida útil prolongada y mejor evacuación de viruta en aplicaciones exigentes.

Ribbon Blender Optimized for Efficient Powder Handling

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Ribbon blenders meet tough standards for quality and long-term performance. 

Clarifying Additive for Polypropylene

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Transparex from Adeka offers high stiffness at low loading.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales forge leading European space player

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An MOU will combine their space systems and services activities into a joint venture expected to launch in 2027, with pooled expertise, an annual turnover of ~€6.5 billion and ~25,000 employees.

AVK announces 2025 Innovation Awards for fiber-reinforced plastics

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Highlighted innovations include an aircraft heating system using carbon fibers, TFP-based spatial CFRP structure frame, processes for recycling GFRP, UD TPC tapes and engineered polymers and more.

Gjenkraft, Owens Corning bolster use of post-industrial fiberglass waste 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per a new agreement, Gjenkraft’s thermolysis recycling process will support the introduction of recycled glass fibers into Owens Corning’s production of new glass fibers.

HondaJet Echelon program passes key milestones on the way to first 2026 flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Previously known as the HondaJet 2600 concept, Honda Aircraft Co. has commenced production of its first test unit starting with wing-structure assembly in N.C., and has unveiled a full systems-integration simulator.

DITF and Leki Lenhart demonstrate durable, pultruded natural fiber sports poles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Regionally harvested hemp fibers and a ~42% organic matrix prove their mettle against aluminum and carbon fiber for resilient structures.

ACS Group adquiere los activos de Pagani en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ACS Group adquirió los activos de Dycomet, fabricante de molinos Pagani, para ampliar su oferta en soluciones de reciclaje plástico en Norteamérica.

How I Made It: Steven Dalessio, Executive Director of the American Precision Museum

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

From shop floor to museum floor, Steven Dalessio has held leadership positions through most of his life. In this installment of How I Made It, hear the lessons he’s learned through it all.

Meximold 2025 concluye con éxito: innovación y oportunidades para el futuro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La industria mexicana de moldes y troqueles se prepara para la próxima edición de Meximold, que se celebrará los días 14 y 15 de octubre de 2026 en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos. Está abierta la invitación para que más empresas se sumen a la experiencia Meximold.

Aluminum Anodizing: From Process to Performance

| Products Finishing

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish offer insights into anodizing methods, material variations and best practices.

Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.

Kassow Cobot Arm Technology Enhances Precision, Safety

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Kassow Robots’ Sensitive Arm technology across its seven-axis cobot range enables advanced force control for delicate manufacturing tasks.

Meximold 2025 concluye con éxito: innovación y oportunidades para el futuro

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

La sexta edición de Meximold cerró con récord de participación y grandes oportunidades para la industria de moldes y troqueles en México.