INA y la Corporación Financiera Internacional presentan programa de desarrollo de proveedores

| Modern Machine Shop México

El programa prioriza ejes como la adopción de manufactura aditiva, gigacasting y electromovilidad. Asimismo, se alinea con los objetivos del T-MEC y el Plan México.

ChemQuest Welcomes Director of IT

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The ChemQuest Group has appointed Benjamin Murad as director of information technology.

Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.

Mel Composites, Aresa Shipyard collaborate on one-shot Black Falcon V2.0 vessel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mel is supplying its composite materials and equipment package, in addition to technical assistance, for the new 15.2-meter defense craft.

AOC resins support SMC composite doors for air raid shelters

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The recent use case exemplifies the application of AOC’s SMC resins in related fields, thanks to their strength, resistance and longer lifespan in comparison to metal or fiber-reinforced concrete options.

Daher confirms long-term lease agreement for Stuart, Florida, aerostructures facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extended lease duration at Witham Field will enable additional enhancements and business growth at the Daher site including intentions to create a final assembly line.

Shapers Australia presents Kinetix epoxy systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ATL Composites distributor cites the high-performance resin range’s ability to bridge the gap between other polyester and modern epoxy systems, making it well suited to composite surfboard production.

Testing validates, prepares Verne CcH2 truck for commercialization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Verne has demonstrated the density and dormancy benefits of its cryo-compressed hydrogen Class 8 truck and refueling system, moving the technology forward for trucking and hydrogen distribution.

Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The hybrid eVTOL developer announces the deepening of investor dedication in support of Horizon’s aircraft operations and development.

ESA-backed CASSANDRA project targets composite SHM, repair maturation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The CASSANDRA project, joined by CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM, will support the integration of sophisticated SHM and healing systems into composite structures, driving Europe’s space exploration and technology development efforts.

CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.

The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete

| CompositesWorld

A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.

Velan Announces Initiatives to Reduce Cost and Risk

| Valve Magazine

Company enters into agreements for divestitures to strengthen financial position.

Blocks RF50 3D Printer for Precision, High-Speed and Performance

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Blocks RF50 addresses growing demand for big volume, fast, adaptable, and precise 3D printing technology

Horizon Launches Product Shop Offering Rapid Production, Customization of Horn Antennas

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Horizon leverages its refined micro-AM-based technology, combined with precision coating techniques, to produce horn antennas that overcome the limitations of traditional manufacturing.

Methods Machine Tools, Multiaxis LLC, Announce AI Solution Investment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Multiaxis Intelligence will feature user-based digital twin for the manufacturing workforce.

Xact Metal Achieves Second Highest Quarterly Order Revenue, Ships its 150th Metal 3D Printer

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Xact Metal delivered its 150th metal 3D printer to Zero Tolerance, a growing plastic injection mold machine shop.

Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career

| Valve Magazine

Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.  

Energy-Curable Coatings in the Metal and Coil Industries

| Products Finishing

Coatings must be cured properly with strict adherence to the specifications provided by the coatings manufacturer for optimal protection performance and aesthetics.

Manufactura de Nuevo León se consolida como centro industrial de México

| Modern Machine Shop México

La industria manufacturera de Nuevo León cerró el año pasado con la creación de 22,441 nuevos puestos de trabajo.

Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Aids Study at University of Twente: The Cool Parts Show Update

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed the Drone Bird’s role in a study at the University of Twente, where researchers used the drone to track the motion of birds’ wings in flight. Here is that update or see the original episode: