NGR lanza X:GRAN 145 con clasificación dinámica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

NGR introduce la X:GRAN 145 con Dynamic Classification Unit, que combina un doble tornillo y una clasificación dinámica para el reciclaje posindustrial.

Celanese Opens Michigan Technical Center

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Expanded site will help customers develop products made with Santoprene TPV and other Celanese materials. 

TU Delft leads work in quantum-enhanced damage detection for aerospace, wind

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Up to €3.6 million in funding and support from industry partners will explore the framework for an end-to-end monitoring pipeline that reliably assesses structural integrity.

On the radar: The role of T-glass in AI

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Low-CTE T-glass has become a vital component of AI semiconductor chips, but surging demand has led to reported production bottlenecks.

SMC BMC Design Award 2026 finalists target quality of life improvements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Shelter system, vertical garden and modular aeroponics technology winners will present their designs at JEC World 2026.

Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decision on IEEPA

| Valve Magazine

The ruling doesn’t apply to all tariffs, only some of the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed, and those levied on Mexico, Canada and China regarding the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.

Safran releases robust 2025 financial results, advances LEAP production ramp

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Record LEAP engine deliveries and raised 2028 ambitions support readiness for Airbus rate increases.

Natilus raises $28 million to commercialize family of BWB composite aircraft, evolves Horizon Evo

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New capital will support first full-scale flight of Kona regional freighter for commercial and defense logistics, as well as its Horizon Evo passenger aircraft for 2030s service.

FiberJoint reinforcement patch improves through-the-thickness insert designs for sandwich composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Aalborg University study proves better static pull-out strength of sandwich composite inserts using FiberJoint to support longer-term reliability of marine structures.

Additional CompPair funding fuels healable composites boom

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company will scale production, reinforce customer support and accelerate market deployment, reaching a decisive turning point in its industrial and commercial journey.

RECREATE project conference connects industry to viable circular composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Discuss solutions enabling the circularity of composite materials and their value chains, as well as the market and investment conditions needed for large-scale adoption, on April 23 in Belgium. 

Formerra Announces Medical Material Agreements with Evonik, GEON

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The distributor will expand its Evonik Care medical materials in the U.S. and Canada and extends its agreement with GEON on Foster’s compounds in Europe.

AMBA Leadership Summit Aligns Growth with PTXPO Energy

| MoldMaking Technology

AMBA’s 2026 Leadership Summit starting at PTXPO blends show-floor innovation, leadership development and a plant tour to drive measurable team performance.

Nikon Digital Camera for Microscopes Enables High-Definition Imaging

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Nikon Corp. introduces the Digital Sight 100 digital camera, which offers high-level color reproducibility and compatibility with industrial microscopes and measuring microscopes.

NASF/AESF #124: Innovative Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems (Q4-Q5)

| Products Finishing

Project RIFHySTO’s study phase updates discuss overcoming inhomogeneities in nickel-phosphorus baths and provide insights from aluminum electrodeposition in ionic liquids. 

Teijin Carbon presents sustainability-driven Tenax Next, first customer applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: From sustainability targets to process integration and serial production readiness, Teijin is turning low-carbon carbon fiber materials like Tenax Next into customer-ready solutions.

Anuncian finalistas de Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Innovación y liderazgo marcan la lista de finalistas de los Recycling Awards Europe 2026, organizados por Plastics Recyclers Europe.

Measurement Gage and CMM All in One

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This shopfloor device offers the flexibility to inspect parts in compare (gage) or absolute (CMM) modes depending on the user’s part inspection needs.

March 2026: Prices Up for PE, PP, PS, PVC; PET Flat

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Upward trajectory in January for four of the five major commodity resins, but overall processors face less volatility.

IPCO end-to-end turnkey systems ensure efficient composite materials handling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Advanced double belt presses, scattering systems, film casting tech and web converting solutions for automotive, aerospace and energy sectors are highlighted by IPCO.

Expo-Net vacuum infusion products improve composite part quality, productivity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Two novel products, flexible resin flow meshes and breathable micro-porous peeling materials, establish Expo-Net’s ability to provide “right first time” composites production to customers.

Europe Technologies Group demonstrates scope of Oratech, Sonimat and GEBE2 brands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Whether modernizing parts production, integrating automation and machinery or international MRO services, Europe Technologies supports R&D to industrialization.