Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys Project #R-117 – The Complete Reports

| Products Finishing

Dr. Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy wins the 2026 NASF William Blum Award for her groundbreaking research on electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W alloys. Explore her full project reports.

On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.

Syensqo Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Expansion at Havre de Grace Site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The decision marks a multimillion-dollar investment that will strengthen Syensqo’s aerospace composites production and support growing customer demand.

Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.

Exel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.

Aimplas Launches First Edition of HI!-Plastics, an International Advanced Materials Seminar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From Oct. 6-7, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, the two-day seminar unites industry leaders, tech centers and innovators to share real challenges and showcase real solutions in high-performance composites, plastics and coatings.

SENW Introduces Oxidized PAN Fire Protection Fabric

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Engineered nonwoven offers lightweight fire protection, thermal stability and low smoke emissions for aerospace, transportation, energy, defense and battery applications.

ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.

Free AI Platform Targeting Composites Manufacturers is Estimated to Save Billions in Efficiencies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ForgeX.ai, developed at Deakin University and backed by ACM CRC, lets manufacturers “converse with their own factory,” showing that it delivers up to 50% efficiency gains at 1/100th the cost of Industry 4.0 adoption.

Toray Develops Radiolucent CFRP Part That Enhances Diagnostic Precision, Lowers X-Ray Radiation Doses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sandwich structure reduces X-ray radiation doses by 8% while improving diagnostic image quality for mammography and X-ray equipment.

SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.

Certarus Order for Hexagon Agility Mobile Pipeline Modules to Service Data Center Demand

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A significant order valued at $100 million contracts Titan 450 and Titan 510 modules to provide reliable, redeployable CNG supply.

Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.

Euler Real-Time Build Viewer Enables Secure Access to Metal AM Data

| Additive Manufacturing

Euler introduces Euler Viewer, a free tool that provides operators with real-time viewing of build processes without hardware installation or remote desktop software.

Tormach CNC Lathe Provides Increased Spindle Power

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Tormach’s 15LX CNC lathe features 6-hp continuous spindle power, EtherCAT-based control and rapid speeds up to 360 ipm.

Horn Tooling Program Reduces Lead Times on Custom Cutting Tools

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Horn USA's Greenline program processes approved special insert designs through an automated qualification system, shipping USA-manufactured tooling in as little as five business days at no additional cost.

Mazak Advanced Machining Solutions Accelerate Production Output

| Production Machining

IMTS 2026: Mazak Corp. showcases Neo Series machines, Ez Series vertical machining centers, multitasking models and Syncrex Swiss-type lathes with automation.

High-Volume Machine Shop Accelerates Quality Control with Automated 3D Gaging

Derek Korn | Production Machining

For Xcelicut Precision Machining, this technology offers rapid first-part approval, 3D form measurement, consistent measurements and scalability for high-volume production.

Western Gage Corp. Air Gage Readout Provides Fast, Accurate Measurements

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Western Gage Corp. introduces the Micro IIi air gage readout featuring a built-in microprocessor and digital and analog displays for ID and OD measurements.

Hurco Five-Axis Provides Efficient Production of Complex Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2026: Hurco Co. showcases the BM500U five-axis machining center alongside a new eight-station automatic pallet changer designed to facilitate unmanned operation.

Maag Underwater Strand Pelletizer Boosts Throughput and Process Stability

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Maag’s M²-USG generation of underwater strand pelletizing systems feature a redesigned cutting head, integrated sensors and machine widths up to 1200 mm for throughputs up to 24,000 kg/h.

Composites power the energy transition and the AI economy

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

From record-breaking wind installations to composite conductor cores doubling grid capacity, composites are at the center of the infrastructure driving both clean energy and the digital economy.