Coexpair to fabricate, demonstrate and test Lockheed F-35 composite parts using SQRTM 4.0
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under an MOU with Lockheed Martin, Coexpair will use a phased approach to drive innovation for the F-35 program in Belgium via representative composite parts production.
Evonik grows specialty methacrylates distribution into the U.S.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An extended partnership with IMCD Group will give North American customers availability to the Visiomer portfolio serving composites, polymers, adhesives and other needs.
UkieCarbon completes one-off carbon fiber interior project for 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four-month project involved full interior rework of a Mustang GT500 cabin in which soft trim, leather and forged carbon fiber were intentionally integrated as one system.
Bell completes critical design review on DARPA SPRINT X-Plane program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Following official X-Plane designation, aircraft demonstrator build featuring Swift Engineering composite fuselage has begun.
Archer Aviation Q4, fiscal year 2025 results confirm on-track U.S., UAE Midnight pilot programs for 2026
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ending 2025 with a record liquidity of ≈$2.0 billion and FAA Means of Compliance acceptance, Archer looks ahead to expanded dual-use defense opportunities, first passenger-carrying flights.
Chemeon, SurTec Form Transatlantic Alliance to Bolster Global Surface Technology Market
| Products Finishing
Combined regional strengths, integrated operations and coordinated activities will enable customer access to high-performance solutions including trivalent chrome alternatives.
Five Strategies for Building Your Job Shop's Niche
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Staking out a niche can help your job shop win repeat business and steady revenue. Discover how several successful job shops have claimed theirs.
5 errores críticos en el uso de máquinas CNC que debe evitar
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El artículo presenta cinco errores comunes que cometen los talleres al utilizar tornos CNC. Entre estos se incluyen la selección incorrecta de herramientas, el uso inadecuado de extractores de barras en lugar de alimentadores y la omisión de códigos M que provocan desgaste prematuro.
An Automated Answer for Machining Ball Pins
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This new vertical turning center with measurement and robotic automation processes is able to produce vehicle ball joint ball pins in 7 seconds.
Machuelos CoroTap 100 de Sandvik Coromant para roscado preciso y continuo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los machuelos CoroTap 100 con geometría -PM están diseñados para mejorar la evacuación de viruta y garantizar procesos de roscado estables y seguros en materiales ISO P.
Funky Finishes Explore the World of Unique Powder Coatings
| Products Finishing
Special effect coatings like metallics, textures, and functional and decorative finishes with visual and aesthetic focuses are quickly emerging and evolving.
Star SU Gear Tools Feature Specialized Coating for High-Volume Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Star SU LLC introduces Alcrona EVO coating technology across its gear cutting tool portfolio, improving wear resistance and tool life.
Crecen los subsectores de equipo electrónico, maquinaria y equipo en enero de 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El volumen físico de la producción del subsector de equipo electrónico aumentó 5.1% y el de maquinaria y equipo registró un aumento de 3.2 %.
SEL's Path to Predictable Moldmaking: How Pre-Hardened Tool Steel Eliminated Bottlenecks
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Pre-hardened DCMX blocks eliminated heat treatment, saved 60-70% on cores and delivered 0.0005" stability at SEL's Idaho toolroom.
ANIPAC impulsa programa OCS México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Más de 80 empresas participan en OCS México, iniciativa que impulsa control de pellets y buenas prácticas ambientales.
Exair Fluid Filtration System Maintains Optimal Coolant Efficiency
| Modern Machine Shop
Exair’s Chip Trapper lid rebuild kit enables users to bolster performance on older units.
Brasil certifica el turbohélice TBM 980 de Daher
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La aprobación de la ANAC habilita la llegada del nuevo modelo de la familia TBM al mercado brasileño y refuerza la presencia de Daher Aircraft en la aviación ejecutiva de América Latina.
Seco Boring Bridges Optimize Deep-Hole Boring Operations
| Production Machining
The BB732 bridges can provide vibration-free performance, optimized coolant flow and high-quality surface finishes.
Dialing in composites performance via dynamic digital twins
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Sport Dynamics Lab uses Flexdynamics testing, digital models and AI tools to compare designs, materials and systems, enabling optimization with potential for propellers, drones and vibrational structures.
New Collaboration To Install Plastic Leak-Detection Systems
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Plastixs taps Quality Mold Shop and Mobile Manifold Repair to install Airtect technology for detecting material leaks in hot runners and machine nozzles.
Sprinkler Head Mold Feels More Flow With Conformal Cooling
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
K-Rain shaved 20% off the cycle time for a high-volume product with a new conformally cooled insert printed by Zero Tolerance using Xact metal technology.
I.S.T. polyimide fiber expands to extreme environments
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An evolution of the company’s Imidetex fiber platform combines negative thermal expansion, zero outgassing and vibration damping to support precision structures in aerospace, space systems and other demanding environments.