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Episode 54: Mitchell Smith, ST Engineering MRAS
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Mitchell Smith of ST Engineering MRAS shares insights on transitioning to composite single-aisle aircraft manufacturing programs, UAM’s role in tech testing and emerging automation trends shaping the industry.
Hasco Adds French-Profile Mono-Coupling System
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Couplings have been specially developed for reliable and efficient throughput whether moldmakers use oil or water as a heat-transfer fluid.
Walter Thread Milling Cutter Produces Safety-Critical J-Threads
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA LLC introduces the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter with a multi-row design for aerospace applications requiring high tensile strength and reliability.
E-Multi mini, de Mold-Masters, debutará en Expo Plásticos 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Expo Plásticos 2026 Mold-Masters presenta la nueva unidad multidisparo para piezas de alta precisión, diseñada para convertir cualquier inyectora en un sistema multi-shot.
Elinor Coatings Welcomes Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials Director
| Products Finishing
Elinor Coatings leverages Michelle Pierre’s aerospace materials expertise to advance extreme weather testing and solutions for key industries.
MMT Chats Are Back at PTXPO 2026
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MMT Chats return to PTXPO with live interviews, industry leaders and practical conversations focused on moldmaking and manufacturing innovation.
Flex expande sus operaciones en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
En la planta de Flex se realizan procesos de metal, inyección de plástico, construcción de tablillas, ensamblaje electromecánico y laboratorios certificados.
Tungaloy Milling Series Enhances Wear Resistance
| Production Machining
The AH8015 grade has been expanded to include four milling tool series — DoForceTri, MillQuadFeed, TungTriShred and DoQuadMill — boosting tool life across diverse machining operations.
Direct stamping, infrared welding enables 64-ply thermoplastic composite rib
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: New processes cut weight 25%, cost 15% and cycle time by 25% versus aluminum and bolted assembly in Daher’s Highly Loaded Thermoplastic Wing Rib demonstrator.
Spur launches Hardex Performance Easy XPP structural foam core
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite lamination system delivers fast lamination, optimal surface quality, strong bonding and compatibility with PP-based reinforcement systems for sandwich construction projects.
Smart & Sustainable RTM 4.0 project advances high-rate production for large composite structures
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: CTC Stade, Airbus and German consortium demonstrate induction heating, 2K resins, novel tool and preforming concepts and sensors in digitized process chain with energy monitoring and more.
Mastering the master plug: A brief overview
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Achieving a Class A surface finish for large-scale composite parts production starts with a robust structural core and involves meticulous layering, machining and finishing steps.
LK Metrology Corex 250 CT system is designed for the shop floor
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Corex 250 speaks the same language as the production floor with advanced one-touch intelligence, eliminating specialized metrology training needs and a complex software interface.
Roctool runs live Thermal Fusion molding demonstrations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2026: Roctool, alongside partner Compose Mfg., is presenting an novel tooling process for the in-mold consolidation and assembly of TPC components with serial production potential.
Hypersonix completes first flight of Dart AE hydrogen-fueled hypersonic aircraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Launched onboard Rocket Lab’s Haste vehicle from its Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, Dart AE completed upper atmosphere flight beyond Mach 5, testing propulsion, materials and control systems.
Pultron Composites wins $1 million Australian Ultimate HQ competition for high-potential scale-ups
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As part of the prize, the composite rebar manufacturer will be exploring research opportunities with UniSC and gains professional support from competition partners.
McNAIR Center unveils Roctool induction-heated platen press installation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Induction heating integration into 400-ton hydraulic press will provide significant support to McNAIR’s composites-related work with government and industry partners.
Fibionic secures €3 million seed funding for bionic fiber placement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New capital will support scale-up and series production application of fibionic fiber placement process, most recently demonstrated through the Austrian startup’s partnership with saddle manufacturer Selle Italia.
RVmagnetics, Airbus collaborate on sensing mat for OOA composite aircraft repair
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
To be presented at JEC World 2026, the TLR 5-validated technology supports real-time, multi-point monitoring of curing cycles and heat distribution of aircraft structures via passive sensors.
Mastercam Software Features Accelerated Simulation, AI Assistance
| Modern Machine Shop
Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2026.R2, which is said to offer up to 10 times faster simulation and AI-enabled programming.
Mazak Open House Event Highlights Motorsports Part Production
| Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. hosts the Discover More with Mazak open house at its Dallas Technical Center on March 11-12 in Dallas, Texas. The event will feature the company’s Variaxis i-700T five-axis machining center, QT-Ez 12MY horizontal turning center, Integrex j-200S Neo multitasking machine and Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine.
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Turning Center Features Modular Tooling System
| Modern Machine Shop
Marubeni Citizen's Cincom L12 Swiss turning center features user-friendly programming, a detachable guide bushing and modular tooling for versatile, efficient machining.