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Axalp Technologies advances iSurface composites impact monitoring technology
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Lightweight conductive fiber sensing lattice and AI-based interpretation of signals enable impact characterization, localization and remaining-life indication on composite inlets, leading edges and propeller blades.
10 Minutes to Influence U.S. Manufacturing Policy
Jodee McElfresh | Products Finishing
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. Your voice can help shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey today to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. All respondents receive final results for benchmarking purposes.
#economics #workforcedevelopment #regulations
Toray introduces surcharge pricing to carbon fiber amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Emergency measure to address skyrocketing costs for petrochemical feedstock affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Kit de reconstrucción para sistema de filtración de refrigerante
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El kit de reconstrucción para la tapa del sistema Chip Trapper, de Exair LLC, es una solución neumática que retira sólidos como virutas y rebabas de refrigerantes usados y otros fluidos industriales.
Boston Micro Fabrication Launches Benchtop, Industrial-Grade Micro-Precision Printer
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series, providing 25µm micro-precision printing.
JEC World 2026 highlights innovations in high-rate composite manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses trends in high-rate composites manufacturing on display at JEC World. As the aerospace sector gears up for a new single-aisle aircraft program and defense demand grows, the industry is shoring up processes to meet demand.
10 Minutes to Influence U.S. Manufacturing Policy
Jodee McElfresh | Production Machining
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. You can shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. All respondents receive final results for benchmarking purposes.
#economics #workforcedevelopment #regulations
Revolutionizing Propulsion and Additive Manufacturing at the Same Time
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Aerospace and defense manufacturer Ursa Major is building the next generation of engines using additive manufacturing, while also transforming this production technology.
Hasco apuesta por Brasil con operación directa y nuevo liderazgo comercial
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Hasco inicia operaciones directas en Brasil para fortalecer el soporte técnico y la relación con sus clientes. Como fabricante de componentes normalizados y de sistemas de canal caliente a medida, refuerza su oferta en el mercado local.
PTXPO 2026: Innovation, Precision and Collaboration Define the Future of Moldmaking, Part 1
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO 2026 highlighted trends in digital simulation, efficient hot runners/thermal systems, additive enhancements, advanced mold steels/components, proactive maintenance, automation and collaborative workforce growth.
Querétaro concreta 10 proyectos de inversión en el primer trimestre del año
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las inversiones se concentran principalmente en los sectores aeronáutico, de alimentos y bebidas, automotriz y energético.
HMG Paints Announces Selected 2026 Color of the Year
| Products Finishing
Swan, a gray-white infused with lavender, is considered a paint color that reflects customers’ movement toward more tranquil, balanced interiors.
Harbin Institute of Technology invents 3-second solid-flame technique targeting rCF upcycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers are using magnesium and calcium carbonate powders to convert CFRP into graphene-grafted carbon fibers and powders, with the goal of higher-value composites upcycling.
TheSaKo project considers SME-volume thermoplastic sandwich structure joining, repair methods
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer IMWS, SKZ Plastics Center and other cross-functional partners target thermoformable edge shaping, load path-optimized joining zones, weld- and adhesive-optimized joints and repair-friendly concepts.
Airbus pushes A350 freighter toward final validation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Comprehensive ground testing has commenced for the A350F, with new procedures tailored to its freighter-specific innovations.
OTOMcomposite web-based platform enhances AFP process modeling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: OTOM is driven by industry needs to make the AFP digital twin more accessible, efficient and powerful.
Pen Aviation, Nandina REM pave the way for rCF in flight in UAV/UAS platforms
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Pen Aviation and Nandina REM give OEM and material supplier perspectives on why the drone sector will likely lead on sustainable materials adoption — and what it means for aerospace supply chains and engineering practices.
AIM3D GmbH brings pellet 3D printing to North America
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Identifying a shift from FFF to reinforced and unreinforced pellets, AIM3D is establishing a U.S. application center with partner Schaeffler, backed by work with Ford Motor Co. and Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest.
Circularity and biomaterials trends at JEC World 2026
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Recycling technologies of all types continue to show momentum with new partnerships, startups and scale-up plans to meet demand, while bio-materials see adoption in increasingly high-volume applications and higher bio-content amounts.
Extend Tool Life with Tooling, Toolpath and CAM Developments
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Advanced tooling and tool path strategies can do just as much as a new machine tool to cut cycle times and improve tool life. Learn from tooling specialists about recent optimizations, as well as the tool paths and advanced CAM features they see improving job shops’ productivity.
Nuevo método ISBM reduce peso y mejora eficiencia en botellas de HDPE
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive y Plastic Technologies validan un proceso ISBM que reduce el consumo de material y los tiempos de producción de botellas de HDPE.
Platinum Tooling Speed Increasers Boost Turning Performance
| Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling imports a complete range of Heimatec speed increasers designed for live-tool lathes and Swiss-style machines.