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.

Syensqo and Terma strengthen aerospace, defense partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fostered collaboration will focus on scientific advancements in composites for Terma’s next-gen systems.

FIDAMC starts construction of new technology center in Getafe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spanish composites R&D center will increase production and technology capacity of FIDAMC and Ensia Expert (Testia) in the new 500-square-meter facility adjacent to its headquarters near Madrid.

Specialized racing bicycle wheel sets feature Arris CFRTP spokes  

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The CLX Sprint and CLX III bikes are being marketed as the “fastest race wheels,” with co-developed aero-shaped spokes that save 96.6 grams in weight and increase strength by 20%.

The Gund Co. achieves NADCAP accreditation for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Engineered material solutions company strengthens aerospace and defense industry credibility and compliance.

The Wallonia Composites Learning Network launches in Belgium

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

First session on Industry 4.0 was attended by 22 people representing 16 companies, future sessions planned on sensors, circularity and recycling of composites waste.

GA-ASI invests in Arceon CMC for aerospace, defense innovations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Arceon enters into U.S. hypersonics following its stand-out pitch and selection during a November Blue Magic Netherlands event.

UMaine ASCC secures $8 million USDOT partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Building on its years of work in composites, ARPA-I funding will enable the university to further develop and prototype low-cost composite bridge materials via the X-Bridge program.

Understanding Manifold Thermal Expansion

| MoldMaking Technology

Molders, mold builders and repair technicians must fully understand thermal expansion to ensure they don’t damage critical seals during manifold repairs or routine cleanings.

AIMPLAS Launches Accelerated Biodegradation Test

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New methodology cuts evaluation time for biodegradable plastic materials.

Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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EDM Graphite Enables Moldmakers to Meet Strict Precision Requirements

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Entegris Poco Materials highlights its EDM-3 graphite, known for exceptional strength, wear resistance and fine surface finish characteristics and thus an ideal solution for moldmakers’ most demanding applications.

Controlling the Melt Delivery System Heat Source

| MoldMaking Technology

This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week: understanding the heating systems along the melt delivery path.

Herramientas personalizadas SCT: soluciones optimizadas para mecanizado especializado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea de herramientas personalizadas y modificadas, de Scientific Cutting Tools, están diseñadas para mejorar la eficiencia y precisión en el mecanizado de piezas especializadas.

Ransohoff Strip Cleaning System Boosts Energy Efficiency

| Products Finishing

Ransohoff, a division of Cleaning Technologies Group, introduces the Continuous Strip System, designed for lean manufacturing with high cleaning performance.

Datanomix Software Solution Provides Real-Time Predictive Insights, Universal ERP Connectivity

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Delivery Track is designed to connect live machine data with ERP-driven scheduling to give everyone in the shop a clear, real-time view of job status and what comes next.

In the News: Ricoh Establishes Point-of-Care Medical Company

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The newly established Ricoh 3D for Healthcare LLC will enable 3D printing of patient-specific solutions within hospitals. More than models: The company says it will facilitate production of regulated devices in healthcare settings, in addition to anatomic models. 

Saga lanza empaque reciclable para alimento seco con Mondi

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Mondi y Saga Nutrition crean envase reciclable para alimentos de mascotas en Francia, combinando sostenibilidad, protección y funcionalidad.

How I Made It: Roger Atkins

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

From growing up in his father’s shop to leading a national manufacturing association, Roger Atkins has seen it all. In this exclusive interview, Atkins shares insights into building successful businesses, navigating crises and why community is the most powerful tool in manufacturing. 

HighTech Finishing Leadership Transition Supports Continued Growth

| Products Finishing

HighTech Finishing announces the retirement of Rick Niefield and the promotion of Amanda Taylor to vice president of sales and marketing.

ICYMI: July Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

BBQ, fireworks and best practices: Here’s a quick look at the top articles from July you might have missed.

Pedidos manufactureros retoman crecimiento en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Luego de que el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros presentara reducciones en abril y mayo, en el sexto mes de 2025 aumentó 0.5 puntos.