Harmoni Production Monitoring System Improves Shopfloor Visibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Harmoni’s Factory Orchestration System is designed to unify machines, people and data into a single intelligent operating layer for manufacturing operations.
Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys Project #R-117 – The Complete Reports
| Products Finishing
Dr. Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy wins the 2026 NASF William Blum Award for her groundbreaking research on electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W alloys. Explore her full project reports.
On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.
Syensqo Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Expansion at Havre de Grace Site
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The decision marks a multimillion-dollar investment that will strengthen Syensqo’s aerospace composites production and support growing customer demand.
Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.
Aimplas Launches First Edition of HI!-Plastics, an International Advanced Materials Seminar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From Oct. 6-7, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, the two-day seminar unites industry leaders, tech centers and innovators to share real challenges and showcase real solutions in high-performance composites, plastics and coatings.
Exel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.
SENW Introduces Oxidized PAN Fire Protection Fabric
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineered nonwoven offers lightweight fire protection, thermal stability and low smoke emissions for aerospace, transportation, energy, defense and battery applications.
ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.
Free AI Platform Targeting Composites Manufacturers is Estimated to Save Billions in Efficiencies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ForgeX.ai, developed at Deakin University and backed by ACM CRC, lets manufacturers “converse with their own factory,” showing that it delivers up to 50% efficiency gains at 1/100th the cost of Industry 4.0 adoption.
SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.
Toray Develops Radiolucent CFRP Part That Enhances Diagnostic Precision, Lowers X-Ray Radiation Doses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sandwich structure reduces X-ray radiation doses by 8% while improving diagnostic image quality for mammography and X-ray equipment.
Certarus Order for Hexagon Agility Mobile Pipeline Modules to Service Data Center Demand
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A significant order valued at $100 million contracts Titan 450 and Titan 510 modules to provide reliable, redeployable CNG supply.
MPM’s Second Act: Keeping Injection Molding, Moldmaking in the Midwest
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Larry Austin’s 35 years at a highly successful injection molding company inform much of what he does and doesn’t want in his second act in plastics owning an injection molding company.
Tormach CNC Lathe Provides Increased Spindle Power
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Tormach’s 15LX CNC lathe features 6-hp continuous spindle power, EtherCAT-based control and rapid speeds up to 360 ipm.
Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.
ECI Software Solutions Production Monitoring Platform Reveals Hidden Capacity
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: ECI Software Solutions' Amper production monitoring and intelligence platform combines universal IoT sensors, ERP integrations and operator-facing touchscreens to provide real-time visibility across machines, operators and jobs.
Non-Leaded Steel Leads the Way in Machinability Test
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Even in conditions better suited to leaded 12L14 steel, a domestically produced non-leaded 1215 steel showed stronger results in turning and drilling, with comparable results in grooving.
Ross Mixers procesa materiales de alta viscosidad en laboratorio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El mezclador planetario doble Model DPM-10 está diseñado para operaciones de laboratorio y escala piloto que requieren procesar materiales especiales o de alta viscosidad en lotes de 2 a 12 galones.
Mazak Advanced Machining Solutions Accelerate Production Output
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Mazak Corp. showcases Neo Series machines, Ez Series vertical machining centers, multitasking models and Syncrex Swiss-type lathes with automation.
Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping USA-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.
Baerolub AID y Baeropol T-Blend: aditivos de Baerlocher sin PFAS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Baerlocher participó en PRSE 2026 con Baerolub AID, un auxiliar de procesamiento sin PFAS, PEG ni siloxanos para cumplir el PPWR, y Baeropol T-Blend, una mezcla para mejorar la consistencia y las propiedades mecánicas de las poliolefinas recicladas en procesos de conversión.