Industry Profile

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Uavos enables quality composite UAV rotor blades using in-house manufacturing curing ovens

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An extended service life of up to 3,000 hours is achieved through the company’s quality-assured equipment, which is not just for sale but also applied in Uavos’ own aerospace-grade production.

Web Industries expands thermoset slitting capacity in France

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Operations beginning May 2026 are part of Web’s strategy to reinforce its European footprint and support international aerospace growth in thermosets, thermoplastics.

Syensqo renews long-term agreement with Boeing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Secured contract covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for Boeing commercial and defense programs, reinforcing aerospace as a core growth driver.

Bodo Möller Chemie signs worldwide supply contract with Airbus

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Within the strictly regulated and technologically demanding aerospace sector, Bodo Möller Chemie is leveraging its broad-based, high-performance adhesives portfolio, in-depth technical expertise and global certification.

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe starts up new southwestern France carbon fiber production unit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Long-term vision anticipates European market needs with a secure, local supply of T300 and high-modulus fibers, with 6,000-tonne capacity starting second half of 2026.

Zotefoams launches Global Partner Program to strengthen quality, service across markets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The foam manufacturer provides a clear framework to customers on how it approves and works with global fabricators and distributors for greater value creation.

Industrial ultrasonic NDT adaptation permits accessible composite bicycle inspection

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Cycle Inspect's ASNT-aligned certification program employs affordable twin-crystal ultrasonic testing equipment and standardized inspection methods to detect damage in composite bicycle components.

Ecoclean Provides Spray-Flood System for Flexible Precision Cleaning

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

Ecoclean’s EcoCvario spray-flood cleaning system provides optimized heat management, media flow and media treatment in aqueous precision cleaning operations.

Technology Days: Arburg apuesta por fábricas inteligentes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En su jornada de Technology Days 2026, Arburg presentó nuevas máquinas, software y servicios digitales para mejorar eficiencia en la producción de plásticos.  

PCS Company Adds Machining Capacity, Introduces Products

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The supplier of mold components announced the addition of a five-axis Makino A500z to its production site and brought a range of products to PTXPO.

Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Model Postprocessing System

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The M4 Basic from AM Solutions is a new compact system that brings postprocessing within reach of virtually any additive manufacturing user.

LK Metrology Bridge-Type CMMs Enable Precise Measurement of Large, Heavy Components

| Production Machining

LK Metrology’s Maxima and Maxima R ranges of CMMs are designed for large, complex quality control applications in industries such as aerospace and energy.

Webinar de Mujeres en la Manufactura analiza IA y liderazgo femenino

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Encuentro virtual sobre liderazgo femenino en manufactura abordará IA, analítica de datos e innovación industrial.  

Exchangeable-Tip Drill Expands Optimization for Short-Hole Drilling

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik Coromant completes its CoroDrill DE10 assortment with new geometries -M5F and -M5C, providing versatility across materials.

AMBA Opens Nominations for Prestigious Industry Awards

| MoldMaking Technology

Deadline to Submit: April 3, 2026

Fighting Fire With Chemistry

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Trade strategies, regulatory pressure and fire safety performance expectations are changing approaches to fire safety in plastics.
#regulations

Methods for Threading Blind Holes in Thin Materials

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Struggling with blind holes in thin materials? Use these drill point strategies, tap selections and clearance tips to maximize usable thread depth and meet pull-out specs without redesigning the part.

Stratasys Begins Qualification of SAF PA12 Production-Ready Nylon for Key Industrial Use Cases

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) with nylon can address modernization and reshoring supply chain initiatives for scalable, qualified manufacturing. Team effort: Involved industry partners include Bifrost Manufacturing, Boeing, General Atomic, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

Moldmaking Index Jumps to 55.5 on Broad Component Strength

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Back‑to‑back monthly gains propel the Index to its highest level in nearly 4 years.
#economics

Metalor Technologies Finalizes Gannon & Scott Acquisition

| Products Finishing

Completed acquisition integrates the North American precious metal refiner as a wholly owned subsidiary and part of the Tanaka group to expand sourcing, recycling and service offerings worldwide.

Precision Machining Index Continues Momentum With February Results

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Rising component readings across the board drive a second month of expansion.