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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.
Leonardo, Uplift360 to strengthen defense composites waste management
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Leonardo forms partnership with scale-up Uplift360 supporting the U.K.’s defense supply chain resilience with end-of-life composite material assets.
RUAG Intl. sets strategic course for space-based future of Beyond Gravity business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
For its Beyond Gravity space business, RUAG International reports progress for FY 2025, temporary earnings pressure from investments and operational ramp-ups as well as a new CEO and future expansion.
GE Aerospace plans for €110 million European site expansion, workforce development boost
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strengthened capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities across six sites, up to 1,000 additional new hires in 2026 and MRO facility investment extends GE’s aerospace reach.
#workforcedevelopment
ECOCE lanza nueva imagen institucional y estrategia 2.0
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ECOCE renueva su imagen e impulsa una estrategia 2.0 para promover el reciclaje y la participación ciudadana en la economía circular.
MAG Automotive HMC Provides Precise, Reliable Performance
| Modern Machine Shop
MAG Automotive’s Specht 500 NG HMC is designed and built in Detroit for demanding production environments.
How Sustainable Are Powder Coatings?
| Products Finishing
Switching from traditional solvent-borne paint to powder coatings can offer significant advantages for economic- and sustainability-related efforts.
Free Money! A Guide to Grant Funding
| MoldMaking Technology
Understanding grants and identifying all available funding sources will help mold builders secure grant money.
How White-Light Interferometry Enables Nanometer Surface Height Measurement of Critical Components
Christian Wichern, PhD | Modern Machine Shop
Breaking down white-light interferometry, an extreme-precision, noncontact method for measuring the most demanding surface profiles.
Fluidos de limpieza de MicroCare para desengrase confiable de piezas mecanizadas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los fluidos Tergo y MicroCare Engineered Fluids brindan una alternativa directa para aplicaciones de desengrase por vapor tras la descontinuación de los fluidos Novec.
Lyndex-Nikken Machine Tracking System Streamlines ROI Analysis
| Modern Machine Shop
Lyndex-Nikken introduces the EZ-SmartTower, an innovative solution designed to increase machine shop efficiency by providing real-time machine analytics.
Big Daishowa Boring Inserts Boost Productivity
| Production Machining
The SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads feature negative inserts with six-edge designs to help machinists boost productivity.
Progressive Components Moves to 100% Employee Ownership
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
The employee stock ownership plan ensures the mold component supplier remains American-owned and independently operated.
#economics #workforcedevelopment
Edge Technologies Appoints New Director of Sales
| Modern Machine Shop
Jimmy Clark will lead Edge Technologies’ sales strategy across North America, overseeing regional sales efforts, channel partnerships and key accounts.
Sherwin-Williams Color Trend Forecast Highlights Emerging Hues for Industrial Design
| Products Finishing
Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings division launches Shift, the latest industrial color trend forecast for the Colormix Foresight program, highlighting 18 colors driving innovation in coatings and finishes.
Reflections from JEC World 2026: The altruistic potential of composites
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Amid rising defense demands for composites due to global conflicts, we are reminded of the importance of sustainable applications in renewable energy and resilient infrastructure.
USAT instalará planta de semiconductores en Yucatán
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 2,430 millones de pesos, USAT instalará una planta industrial en el municipio de Kanasín y creará alrededor de 1,000 empleos directos.
April 2026: Volume Resin Prices Mostly Up; Uncertainty Looms
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Middle East conflict, energy costs and new tariffs create uncertainty for global feedstock and resin production, supply chain logistics and price trends.
Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2026
| Production Machining
Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from HCLSoftware, SMW Autoblok, Star Cutter, LK Metrology, Renewable Lubricants and Platinum Tooling.
SHD MT575 prepreg is made for visible-driven mobility exteriors, interiors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cosmetic-grade carbon fiber prepreg supports customer appeal in hypercar, luxury automotive and even industrial housing design.
GE Aerospace commits $1 billion to U.S. manufacturing growth for second consecutive year
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Company-wide investment will accelerate engine deliveries, ramp parts that extend time-on-wing, strengthen defense and extend supplier bases across 17 states in 2026.