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.