Swancor, Ban Mao Green Coating turn composites waste into lightweight construction materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stone-like building material series Eco-Stone feature 11% recycled oligomers from recycled wind turbine carbon prepreg that will support Ban Mao’s project efforts in Taiwan.

CAMX 2026 keynote speaker brings leadership, team success strategies to the show floor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Business builder, leader and advisor Kevin Gaskell takes the stage with tools and techniques to inspire teams, transform organizations and drive performance for companies of all sizes.

EuCIA welcomes Latvian Composite Materials Association as new member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

LKMA strengthens ties with European composites knowledge, innovation and partners and expands EuCIA’s existing network.

Vestas sets out plans to build nacelle factory in Scotland

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The potential 2029-2030 factory, conditional on securing U.K.-based orders, would become Vestas’ fifth in Europe dedicated solely to offshore wind turbine nacelles and blades.

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. Announces U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Contract

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The engineering and manufacturing services arm of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing will explore the use of additive manufacturing to reduce component bottlenecks. Targeted agreement: The program will focus specifically on aeronautical defense parts. 

ECOCE mantiene alianza estratégica con Plastics Recycling LATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre ECOCE y Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 fortalece la agenda de reciclaje de plásticos y de sostenibilidad regional.  

Water Hammer in Piping Systems

| Valve Magazine

Prevention can help operators avoid system damage and shutdowns.

Solving Plastics Recycling Challenges

| Plastics Technology

Innovative additives enable the circular economy. 

People in composites: March 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Materials Research Furnaces, the Daher Group, Southern Spars, Lockheed, Carbon ThreeSixty, RUAG and KraussMaffei have announced new hires and strategic board of director developments to support future strategic growth and diversity.

HCL CAM Software Update Adds Swiss-Type Functionality

| Modern Machine Shop

HCL CAMWorks features an integrated, automated solution designed to streamline Swiss machining workflows.

When Machinists Own the Tools: How to Standardize Setups Without a Toolroom

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

How one shop standardized repeatable setups without a toolroom by using operation-level tool lists, location discipline and a pragmatic ERP workflow.

Doing More with Less: Why Efficiency and Durability Are Redefining Sustainability in Surface Finishing

| Products Finishing

The conversation around sustainability is evolving — and in surface finishing, how efficiently a coating is applied and how long it lasts matter more than ever.

Innovative Molds, Employee Support, Sustainable Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Lawrence Mold & Tool Corp. excels in complex mold manufacturing and fosters a people-centric culture that drives sustainable growth through advanced technology and collaboration.
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Post Cure: 3D printed plastic, composite mouthstick designs assist limited-mobility users

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three M Tool and Machine has used its in-house additive manufacturing capabilities to rethink medical devices like mouthsticks, which must be stiff, lightweight and comfortable enough for everyday use.

Lyndex-Nikken Machine Tracking System Streamlines ROI Analysis

| Production Machining

Lyndex-Nikken introduces the EZ-SmartTower, an innovative solution designed to increase machine shop efficiency by providing real-time machine analytics.

Cortec EcoLine Paint Remover Provides Fast Removal With High Bio-Based Content

| Products Finishing

EcoLine Surface Reveal provides a cost-effective starting point for powerful bio-based industrial paint strippers that do not contain methylene chloride or NMP, ensuring more responsible coating-removal methods.

Matsui Introduces SMGL3 Plus Low-Speed Grinder

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Press-side granulation reduces noise and dust during operation. 

Component Assembly: Customer Service and Beyond

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Could your manufacturing operation benefit by taking a more “full service” approach?

Conectan a pymes mexicanas con cadenas globales del sector automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes y la Corporación Financiera Internacional participaron en el Demo Day del Programa de Desarrollo de Proveedores Plan México-IFC-INA.

Pinzas y bujes guía de Platinum Tooling para torneado tipo suizo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las soluciones de sujeción de Tecnicrafts, distribuidas por Platinum Tooling, están diseñadas para optimizar la precisión y la estabilidad en operaciones de torneado tipo suizo.

3M supports JetZero with funding, materials expertise for Z4 blended wing body aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Decades of materials science expertise will reportedly aid design, manufacturing and maintenance of the Z4 — from lightning protection to structural assembly to thermal acoustic solutions.

How to Create Custom Grants for Your Moldmaking Business

| MoldMaking Technology

Don’t just respond to grant solicitations; create ones that meet your mold shop's needs.