ACMA calls for participation in crossarms standards-related groups

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Interested individuals may participate on the Crossarms Relevant Committee as well as the Consensus Body for development of a new standard addressing key attributes, use of fiberglass crossarm materials.

MC4 project to address European composites value chains

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MC4 is tackling the improvement of Europe’s carbon and glass fiber process chain, establishing a process that will improve the materials’ recyclability and Europe’s supply independence.

Technology center demonstrates comprehensive aerocomposite manufacturing initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Ideko illustrates its expertise in process and product monitoring equipment, from featuring first results of the HERFUSE project to displaying continuously evolving technologies.

PCI Announces 2025 Board of Directors, Executive Officers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Powder Coating Institute’s 2025 members, including a new face to the board, strive to promote and educate about powder coating technology.

Uavos unveils carbon fiber main landing gear spring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced unmanned aircraft performance can be achieved via Uavos’ latest 16-kilogram design, rigorously tested to illustrate its safety and efficiency optimizations.

CTL webinar presents HAWK project findings for airborne wind energy systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Event featured insights from project partners regarding novel materials testing, addressing technical challenges and the path to certification to better understand AWE systems and their potential.

Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.

Greene Tweed becomes official materials partner for McLaren Racing teams

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership will see design, manufacture and delivery of advanced materials to support McLaren Formula 1 and Arrow McLaren IndyCar motorsport needs.

Altair delivers AI-driven enhancements within HPCWorks 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhancements and additional capabilities further bolsters the software solution’s ability to support composites fabricators in an increasingly data- and AI-driven landscape.

VIDEO: Plasma surface treatment technology improves adhesion

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Plasmatreat demonstrates its Openair-Plasma surface treatment technology, which can enhance material adhesion.

Spin-off shares expertise in filament winding software, robotics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: With two decades of experience, Taniq aims to strengthen its position as a go-to-expert in robotic filament winding, feature its developed winding systems and TaniqWind Pro software.

German Robotics and Automation Industry Forecasts Downturn in 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Germany’s VDMA Robotics + Automation Association is anticipating a 9% decline in 2025 sales to €13.8 billion.

Ventajas de las máquinas CNC en la producción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

¿Cómo influyen los sistemas de coordenadas y el control de movimiento en su desempeño? Este análisis explica los conceptos clave para entender el impacto del CNC en la manufactura.

Eastman obtiene la aprobación de reciclabilidad de RecyClass

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ocho resinas de copoliéster de Eastman, incluidas sus versiones Renew, han sido aprobadas por RecyClass por su compatibilidad con el reciclaje de PET en Europa.

SMART Script de Dyndrite automatiza layouts en impresión 3D

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Dyndrite colabora con ASTM para desarrollar SMART Script, que automatiza layouts según estándares ASTM/ISO.

New Ownership Brings Fresh Perspective to Established Plating Shop

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

With no experience running a surface finishing shop, two businessmen stepped into executive leadership/ownership positions at this small Illinois plating facility. Although surprised by the complexity, they are learning the technicalities of the plating process from the former owners while also bringing their own aspirations to life.  

How to Build Out a Machine Shop for Submarine Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Five-axis large-format machining has given Granite State Manufacturing the ability to take on complex submarine parts — and has also worked as a recruiting tool for experienced machinists.

La industria manufacturera sigue aumentando su captación de inversión extranjera directa

| Modern Machine Shop México

La manufactura captó más de 19,000 millones de dólares de inversión extranjera directa durante el tercer trimestre de 2024, lo que representó el 51.6 % del total.

Tipos de moldes en inyección de plásticos y sus aplicaciones clave

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los distintos tipos de moldes de inyección determinan la calidad, eficiencia y costo en la fabricación de piezas plásticas. Desde el tradicional molde de dos placas hasta los avanzados moldes de válvula de colada caliente, cada diseño tiene aplicaciones específicas en la industria. Conozca sus diferencias, ventajas y cómo optimizar su uso en la producción.

¿Qué es Manufactura Asistida por Computadora o software CAM?

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La Manufactura Asistida por Computadora (CAM) integra software y maquinaria controlada por computadora. Desde la reducción de errores hasta la optimización de trayectorias de herramientas, el CAM mejora la precisión y eficiencia en sectores como el aeroespacial y automotriz. Analizamos sus aplicaciones clave, la importancia del código y los beneficios de la simulación en la manufactura.

Steco Corp. Coolant Protects Cutting Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Tap Magic H2OX NC keeps tooling clean and cool while also providing maximum lubricity to protect and prolong the tool life.

MIM Versus AM: How Do You Choose?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

This capo for stringed instruments illustrates the choice! A guitar capo is made via metal injection molding (MIM). But a banjo capo features lower volume and greater variation, so the choice is AM. See our video: