AZL Consortium to Establish Common Benchmarking Basis for CFRP Rotor Sleeves
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Members are entering materials, processes and test method implementation for electric motor applications. New partners are still welcome to participate.
SUPERPAN Project to Produce Recyclable, Highly Scalable Structural Composite Panels for Vehicle Lightweighting
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ideko, Aimplas and Birka Composites are considering thermoplastics and automated process development to enable multidirectionally reinforced panels that reduce vehicle weight, cut emissions and advance sustainable transport manufacturing.
Sandvik Coromat CoroMill Plura Composite Router Supports Longer Tool Life
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The CoroMill Plura 2P350 cutting tool features an 02AD diamond-coated grade and cutting capabilities that withstand the abrasiveness of composite materials.
Congratulations to the 2026 CW Top Shops Recipients
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Nine companies have earned this year’s CW Top Shops distinction, their commitment to benchmarking and continuous improvement setting the standard for the composites industry.
MATECH Unveils FAST Densification Service for CMC
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
MATECH's patent-pending, field-assisted sintering technology rapidly densifies SiC/SiC, C/SiC and C/C composites, delivering near-theoretical densities for high-temperature applications.
FAA Certifies Boeing's 737-7 After Decade-Long Review
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The approval clears the way for commercial deliveries beginning early 2027, following required updates to the jet's flight-control software, alerting system and engine anti-ice design.
Turkish Aerospace Industries Taxi Trials Kaan Fighter Jet Ahead of Flight Test
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Reportedly featuring CFRP fuselage and wing, domestically produced 5th-generation multirole fighter to replace F-16 targets service entry by 2028, switch to indigenous engine by 2030.
Progressive Components Debuts System Cooling Connect Controller
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components launches System Cooling Connect, linking cloud-enabled cooling manifolds to injection molding machines for real-time process data.
Verano Dany Vasito 2026: educación ambiental gratuita para niños
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con más de 700 participantes y 20 organizaciones desde 2020, Verano Dany Vasito celebra su sexta edición con el agua como hilo conductor, seis sesiones virtuales gratuitas y actividades de Conagua, Agua.org, SEGAM y Recicla Unicel para niños de 6 a 12 años.
Tungaloy DoFeedTri incorpora insertos de seis filos para fresado de alto avance
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La serie utiliza insertos trigonales reversibles y un ángulo de posición reducido para mejorar la estabilidad en operaciones de desbaste, mecanizado de cavidades y entrada en rampa.
NexPoint Materials Launches as Standalone Engineering Thermoplastics Company
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Formerly SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics business, NexPoint Materials announced the beginning of independent operations following its acquisition by Mutares.
Sandvik Coromant Highlights End-to-End Machining Solutions
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2026: Sandvik Coromant presents comprehensive tooling, digital solutions and expert support to address real-world manufacturing challenges.
Vektek Pressure Monitoring System Supports Multifixture CNC Automation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Vektek introduces the Guardian 2.0, an industrial-grade pressure monitoring system designed for continuous oversight of clamping pressure across complex, multifixture environments.
The Barnes Global Advisors Supports Development of Additive Manufacturing Materials Database for U.S. Navy
| Additive Manufacturing
The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been contracted by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to interpret, standardize and manage a comprehensive AM materials and process database intended to support naval engineering design efforts.
Seeing Advances in Large-Scale Multitask Machining
Derek Korn | Production Machining
At a recent open house, WFL Millturn Technologies highlighted new forms of automation, tooling and process control for its sizeable turn-mill equipment.
Siemens AI-Powered Solutions Accelerate Digital Transformation
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Siemens Digital Industries presents its integrated portfolio of CNC automation, digitalization software and AI-enabled manufacturing tools, including the Sinumerik One and Sinumerik 828 controls.
Chiron Machining Centers Provide High Performance for Range of Part Sizes
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: From ultra-precise micro components to larger, complex parts, the Micro5 XL micromachining center and the FZ 19 S five-axis machining center are designed to increase productivity and improve accuracy across a wide range of industries.
PCS Company Adds APSX-PIM Tabletop Injection Molding Press to Product Lineup
| MoldMaking Technology
PCS Company has become the exclusive plastics industry supplier of the APSX-PIM tabletop injection molding machine, manufactured by APSX.
BTB Transfer Three- and Five-Spindle Transfer Machines Combine Productivity with Versatility
| Production Machining
BTB Transfer introduces the M04 and M06 transfer machines, featuring integrated fourth- and fifth-axis units at each station to balance high output with flexibility during batch changes.
Renegade Parts Washers Marks 30 Years of Building Industrial Cleaning Equipment
| Products Finishing
Wisconsin manufacturer highlight three decades of building durable industrial cleaning equipment for manufacturers, fleet maintenance and repair operations across North America.
Bison 6740 controla la fuerza de sujeción en procesos automatizados
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La mordaza autocentrante está disponible con accionamiento neumático o hidráulico y proporciona hasta 40 kN de fuerza para aplicaciones de fresado y producción desatendida.
Benchtop Press Pushes Part Designer into Production Molding
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
When Scott Decker initially pictured a new vehicle wrap vinyl applicator product for WrapOn Tools, Asheboro, North Carolina, he knew the concept would require extensive design and development before it could become a reliable production part.