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Composites United opens applications for 2026/27 composites trainee program
The two-semester program, running October 2026 through March 2027, combines structured lecture coursework at German research institutions with an optional industry thesis project.
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How AI is reshaping the ways we work
Supercharging manufacturing jobs, closing skill gaps and turning chaos into innovation.
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10 minutes to influence U.S. manufacturing policy
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.
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GE Aerospace plans for €110 million European site expansion, workforce development boost
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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M.M. Srl launches online MM Academy courses for composites industry professionals
Training hub created from the know-how of M.M. staff and university and institutional experts is now made available to industry to promote FRP knowledge.
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IACMI Workforce Development Program advances talent pipeline for manufacturing industry
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) eclipses 20,000 online students and 5,000 in-person participants, underscoring the resurgence of interest in American manufacturing jobs.
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GMI Aero equipment supports Lufthansa Technical Training courses
Equipment like the Anita 4.0 and Leslie machining toolkit are now being included in Lufthansa’s aerospace-focused composites repair training courses.
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SAMPE launches 2026 Emerging Engineers Challenge
Early-career engineers are invited to submit design concepts by Dec. 8, focused on enhancing a manufacturing process using advanced materials, robotics, data analytics or machine learning.
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Episode 53: Michael Novak, AIJ Search
Michael Novak, president of AIJ Search, dives into the evolving role of AI in the advanced materials and composites manufacturing industries, and how it is being used to navigate workforce development.
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Altair, NIAR sign MOU to build aerospace innovation space
Collaboration will expand digital twin adoption, empower aerospace startups and speed up product development and certification processes.
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