Greenlander, Boxmanufaktur partnership expands natural fiber composites to customized vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boxmanufaktur builds up production capacity to support Greenlander Sherpa camper development, which will be made available for the Iveco Daily and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

Swancor supports NTHU Racing Team’s Formula Student 2025 race car

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber wheel rims development, as well as access to Swancor’s production equipment and fabrication expertise, lightweights NTHU vehicle in time for international Formula Student competitions.

NCC backs U.K. Industrial Strategy for industry innovation scale-up

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.K. government’s recently published economic approach aims to remove barriers and set a clear path toward growth opportunities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, defense and AI.

Clean Aviation Pax Cabin Demonstrator uses biocomposites to cut weight, environmental impact

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Full-scale regional aircraft fuselage equipped with cabin structures and systems demonstrates next-gen interiors to TRL 6 with successful FST, noise and vibration testing performance.

OceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.

Solid Carbide Small-Diameter Endmills, AH8005 Grade Boost Ultrafine High-Precision Machining

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Tungaloy’s small-diameter end mills and high-performance AH8005 grade enhance machining efficiency and stability in a broad spectrum of applications.

Torno CNC BNA-42SY5: automatización y precisión en un solo equipo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El torno CNC BNA-42SY5, de Marubeni Citizen-Cincom, está diseñado para producción automatizada y alta precisión en el mecanizado de piezas complejas.

K 2025: Verde, inteligente y responsable

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

K 2025 explorará el futuro del plástico con temas como circularidad, IA, sostenibilidad y talento. Siete días de análisis con líderes de la industria global.

Moldeo híbrido impulsa expansión de Osbra en Alemania

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proveedor Osbra integra moldeo por inyección y poliuretano para producir piezas complejas y ampliar su planta con tecnología de KraussMaffei.

Shape Memory Alloy Enables 3D Printed Satellite Component With 6× Larger Deployed-to-Stowed Ratio

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A project conducted by Penn State, NASA Glenn Research Center and 3D Systems 3D printed a nitinol radiator for a satellite that packs up small, but passively deploys when heated. Why it matters: Shape memory alloys coupled with additive geometries can improve satellite performance and lifespan, among other benefits. 

Sidas Engineering to Distribute Brofind Technologies in the U.S.

| Products Finishing

Comprehensive surface treatment and environmental compliance solutions are now being delivered through a single, experienced partner.

Ceratizit End Mills Feature Optimized Tool Geometry

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

OptiLine solid carbide end mills are designed for high-performance machining in a wide range of materials, applications and strategies.

Plastics Processing Index Rebounds with 48.5 Reading in May

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Plastics processors recover some ground after sharp April drop, but not enough to avoid contraction.
#economics

Rollepaal Launches Standardized Lines for Oriented PVC Pipe

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System requires no specialty additives or complex line configurations to achieve orientation.  

INA, Codeso Sonora y Foxconn impulsan la manufactura de baterías en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes, Codeso Sonora y Foxconn buscan impulsar la transformación hacia la movilidad eléctrica.

Addressing Manufacturing Challenges with Automation

| Modern Machine Shop

GrayMatter Robotics’ Physical AI robotic cells for manufacturing offer immediate impact and results.  

Asking the Hard Questions of Starting (and Running) a New Business

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

I was recently invited to the University of Iowa to share my ideas, advice and lessons learned to some early stage business entrepreneurs.  

QuesTek Expands ICMD Software Platform with Titanium Alloy Modeling Capabilities

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Latest expansion provides greater insight into the behavior of Ti alloys for aerospace, energy and additive manufacturing. 

Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

Eurotech Elite Seeks Partners to Build American-Made CNC Lathes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eurotech Elite hopes to connect and build relationships with U.S.-based, family-owned manufacturers with expertise in machining large components with tight tolerances.

Cutting Part Programming Times Through AI

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

The Pellet Enters the Melt Delivery System

| 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: Choosing a hot or cold runner system is a decision for the molder and moldmaker that must balance the processing window with budget and time.