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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123.2: Pathway for Flexible Hybrid Electronics
| Products Finishing
This report focuses on a 3D printing methodology called confined electrochemical printing that enables on-demand metallic patterns, improving upon traditional electroplating’s highly predefined process.
Smartbeam develops HMS-embedded composite profiles for space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Project goals adapted filament winding to properly integrate optical and carbon fiber sensors and meet technical requirements, resulting in a verified, simplified process for smart composite structures at reduced cost.
Bcomp natural fiber composites to enhance Sunreef catamarans
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Innovative yacht manufacturer will use flax fiber-reinforced bio-based or recyclable resin to improve vibration damping, aesthetics and sustainability for its new 100 Sunreef Power cats.
SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026 to Showcase Future of Surface Finishing Industry
| Products Finishing
Deutsche Messe AG hosts SurfaceTechnology Germany from May 5-7, 2026 at Stuttgart Exhibition Center, presenting the dynamics and environmentally conscious components in surface technologies.
Uavos equips Avincis helicopters with composite main rotor blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite rotor blades will support and enhance Avincis’ emergency aerial services, including the company’s Lumes unmanned helicopter.
ACMA reaffirms GFRP grating standard manual
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Official approval from ANSI earlier this year reinforces support for engineering and design innovation when working with fiberglass-reinforced polymer grating.
Europe launches MetOp-SG A1 meteorological satellite
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Airbus-built satellite, supported by Beyond Gravity composite materials, is the first in a series of six satellites that will support weather forecasting into the mid-2040s.
DowAksa to continue carbon fiber operations under new name, Aksa Carbon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acrylic fiber producer Aksa Akrilik has completed the acquisition of Dow Europe Holding B.V.’s 50% stake in DowAksa.
Large Aluminum Mold Plate Sizes Enable Machinability for Moldmakers
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Vista Metals highlights one of the largest aluminum mold plate sizes available on the market, its Duramold-5 Aluminum Mold Plate produced in super slab sizes for high strength to weight ratios, machinability and a virtually porosity-free structure to meet moldmakers’ critical surface finish requirements.
Metalworking Index Sees Little Change in July
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
The GBI: Metalworking remains stable at 48.3, with July in nearly the same position as June.
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Sepro Launches Revamped Robot Line and Controller
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Sepro will debut the faster more power S-Line robots and a fully revamped Visual 4 controller at K 2025.
BASF Introduces Reduced Carbon Footprint Range
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Range is enabled by use of reduced carbon energy sources.
Inteligencia artificial impulsa desarrollo de plásticos más resistentes
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un equipo del MIT y la Universidad de Duke empleó modelos de aprendizaje automático para identificar compuestos de ferroceno que, incorporados como enlaces débiles en polímeros, aumentan su resistencia al desgarro hasta cuatro veces, con potencial para reducir la generación de residuos plásticos.
How to Control Powder’s Glass Transition Temperature
| Products Finishing
Looking for advice for controlling glass transition (Tg) in powder coating? ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller discusses powder formulations to better understand how to achieve the desired results.
Recycled Materials Meet Outdoor Sporting Challenge
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The disc golf company Trash Panda developed discs from recycled materials from the very beginning.
Automatización para rectificadoras y manufactura aditiva
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EMO: United Grinding mostrará soluciones de automatización para una amplia gama de tecnologías, desde cargadores simples hasta sistemas autónomos.
Grizzly Metalworking Downdraft Table Enhances Shop Cleanliness
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The T34359 Metalworking Downdraft Table keeps the work area free of most debris so that metalworking projects can continue with minimal delays.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 142: Techniques to Help Beat the Heat
David Wynn | Production Machining
Whether a person is on the shop floor or at home mowing the lawn, these six techniques can help them stay cool.
Greenleaf End Mills Optimize Machining Stability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Capstone-360 end mills are well suited for machining HRSAs, cast iron and hardened steel materials for the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation and medical industries.
In the News: Trinckle Fixturemate Now Integrated into GrabCAD Print Pro
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys and Trinckle have partnered to integrate the latter’s fixture-design tool into the latest release of GrabCAD Print Pro. Why it matters: Fixturemate is one of a growing number of tools that enable design of additive parts without requiring deep CAD knowledge or skill.
Composites Fabricating Index continues positive position
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
Little change is good news for the composites market, which held steady in expansion during the month of July.
ANIPAC organiza conversatorio sobre microplásticos y comunicación
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ANIPAC reúne expertos para debatir sobre microplásticos y estrategias de comunicación que impulsen información confiable en el sector plástico.