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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HCL CAM Software Update Adds Swiss-Type Functionality
| Modern Machine Shop
HCL CAMWorks features an integrated, automated solution designed to streamline Swiss machining workflows.
Solving Plastics Recycling Challenges
| Plastics Technology
Innovative additives enable the circular economy.
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.
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.
Matsui Introduces SMGL3 Plus Low-Speed Grinder
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Press-side granulation reduces noise and dust during operation.
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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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.
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