Cornerstone adopts new name, expands AM assets with Roboze Argo 1000 Hypermelt

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Now CRG Defense, the firm is expanding its role as a defense tech platform with the ability to produce aerospace-grade polymer and composite parts at scale.

Exel Composites white paper calls for grid modernization using HTLS conductor cores

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Free white paper analyzes and quantifies the benefits of high-temperature, low-slag carbon fiber conductor cores which have the potential to bring aging grid infrastructure up to speed.

SAMPE North America welcomes 2025-2026 executive leadership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boeing’s Ashley Tracey takes the helm as president, with the rest of this year’s team spanning industry giants, national laboratories and academia.

ADTC to celebrate grand opening for hands-on composites training

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The training center’s launch, to include facility tours, demonstrations and networking opportunities, coincides with CAMX in Orlando.
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VoltAero to establish Cassio aircraft assembly facility, innovation center in Malaysia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Malaysia’s SEDC Energy and France’s ACI Groupe signed an agreement with VoltAero to establish a regional hub for Cassio aircraft production and to acquire an equity stake in the company.

Drilling System for High Penetration Rates, Versatile Size Range

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The T-A Pro high penetration drilling system offers customers a high performance drilling solution which combines excellent penetration capabilities with versatility across a wide range of sizes.

Integrated RFID Technology Offers Smart Connectivity for Hot Runner Systems

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Intelligent tool networking with integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology maximizes toolmaking efficiencies with seamless mold identification, instant access to critical data and streamlined spare part ordering.

AM Method Enables Tool-Free, Energy-Efficient Thermoset Composites Production

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

University researchers highlight how the combination of a thermally curable resin system with photothermal curing eliminates the post-curing steps involved in discontinuous, continuous fiber parts fabrication.

Real-time part printing exhibits LSAM’s industrial scale capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Thermwood’s presence at CAMX showcases composite additive manufacturing at industrial scale, from daily LSAM Additive Printer 510 demos with various material suppliers to a complete parts display.

Kautex Launches Revamped Single-Side Shuttle Machines

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

KEB extrusion blow molding series features updated controls and electric extruder for shorter runs and quick changes.

High-temp resin eliminates hypersonic composite part bottlenecks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Cambium’s ApexShield 1000 system, cutting carbon/carbon production time by up to 80%, gives engineers and OEMs scaling high-temperature composite solutions a step up in survivability, processability and performance.  

Arburg Brasil: 25 años de tecnología y servicio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La filial brasileña de Arburg conmemoró su 25 aniversario con un evento en São Paulo que destacó su trayectoria e impacto en el moldeo por inyección.  

Sandvik Coromant Turning Adapters Enhance Vibration Control

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Sandvik Coromant’s Silent Tools turning adapters provide improved internal turning at long overhangs.

Maas Brothers Names Vice President of Operations

| Products Finishing

Despite being the company’s first outside hire, Everardo Sagarnaga’s collaborative, hands-on, customer service-driven continuous improvement focus made him a natural addition to the Maas Brothers group.

Closing the Loop in Food Packaging

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

How polyolefin recycler Nuvida and sheet extruder/thermoformer Sabert combine to innovate in sustainable food packaging.  

Compacting and Mobilizing Robots at Automate 2025

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Automation suppliers are focusing on compact and mobile solutions that can work around manufacturers’ existing equipment and floor plans.

Composites in India: A market forecast for 2025-2030

| CompositesWorld

India is the world’s fastest-growing market for composites, with a comprehensive ecosystem pivoting toward self-sufficiency in production and 200% growth in its carbon fiber value chain.

Remembering Pat Gleason: A Lifetime of Service to the Finishing Industry

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Industry steward leaves behind a legacy of integrity and industry influence.  

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2025: Software

| MoldMaking Technology

Various software technologies are utilized when it comes to creating an optimized mold, from engineering services, to data management, AI and robotics. Access this exclusive, online-only content for a suppliers list, related products and software services within the moldmaking industry.  

U.S. DOE Expands Research Coordination With Norway

| Valve Magazine

The commitment is to collaborate on water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy.  

CNC Single-Spindle Automatics: A Possible Alternative to Swiss-Types

| Production Machining

For many types of high-production, high-precision machining applications, new CNC single-spindle technology might be a more productive, cost-effective choice.

Visser Precision Saves Time, Reduces Physical Iteration with Simulation for Metal AM

| Additive Manufacturing

In a study conducted by Visser Precision in partnership with PADT, the company found that using simulation in metal additive manufacturing processes reduced the number of iterative build runs and quickened the production process.