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Bcomp, Siux bring natural fiber composites to padel tennis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flax fibers enter the court through Siux’s GEA padel racquets, delivering high-performance, well-balance sports equipment to a rapidly growing sports market.
RWC delivers composite frac plugs for downhole environments
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Filament-wound fiberglass/epoxy frac plug billets, developed as part of a contract with an oilfield service company, address the very demanding performance needs of oil and gas.
Aimen contributes to OVERLEAF 3D printed cryogenic tank
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dual thermoplastic composite system, developed to withstand temperatures below -250°C, demonstrates aviation decarbonization strategies.
AGY single-end S2 Glass enhances fiberglass design versatility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Proving better performance than traditional E-glass, S2 Glass roving overcomes traditional limitations in radar transparency, strength and stiffness, ballistic and impact resistance and other properties.
North Island Drilling Project Begins in Vancouver
| Valve Magazine
The program covers a 4.3-mile area.
VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
| Valve Magazine
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
Royal3D uses large-scale 3D printing for aquatic drone production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ShearWater aquatic drone, manufactured with fiberglass-reinforced recycled PETG, demonstrates precision 3D printing capabilities, sustainability focus and design innovation for maritime and heavy-duty applications.
HG Grimme CNC centers reduce ACE CFRP postprocessing setup
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The switch to HG machining centers for the milling of automotive CFRP parts and structural components cuts setup time down from 40-45% to 2-3% and protects against dust generation.
People in composites: April 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites industry welcomes new personnel and position transitions for Gurit, Kaneka Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, L&L Products, Norco, 47G and The Gill Corp.
Cooling System Saves Energy Directly in the Mold
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco’s Cooling Tornado offers simplified installation and quick retrofits, and also enables customized shortening, further supporting uncomplicated installation on existing systems.
New System Utilizes EMF Technology to Measure Sheet Thickness, Temperature
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
An altogether different approach to in-line measurement is said to provide direct thickness measurement, is impervious to material density changes, installs quickly and does so without radiation.
Education Initiatives Move the Finishing Industry Forward
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Some of the usual suspects are working hard in the industry to bring continuing education to the forefront. Learn about some new opportunities for training as well as updates to tried-and-true programs.
#workforcedevelopment
SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.
#VeranoDanyVasito 2025 abre convocatoria para proyectos ambientales
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La plataforma Cuentáme del Unicel invita a organizaciones y activistas a participar en #VeranoDanyVasito2025. La convocatoria cierra el 23 de mayo y busca iniciativas que promuevan el cuidado del medio ambiente entre niños.
EOS Enhances Regulatory Compliance for Medical Device Manufacturers with Master File Solution
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The EOS Medical Device Master File helps streamline the regulatory approval processes while protecting proprietary information.
#regulations
Latest GDP Report Shows Mixed Messages
| Valve Magazine
Headline number was negative, but this was primarily driven by a large increase in imports.
In Case You Missed It: Top April Content
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Spring has sprung, and knowledge is plentiful this time of year! Catch up on what our readers enjoyed the most this month.
Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.
The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.
Custom Material Handling Boosts Finishing Shop's Efficiency
| Products Finishing
Therma-Tron-X designs custom materials handling system for a customer running cathodic electrocoat and coating systems.