People in composites: February 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New hires and promotions serving the composites industry have been announced by Composites One, Cygnet Texkimp, AOC, Radia, Anemoi and KraussMaffei.

Dillon Pie Jaws Provide Maximum Contact Area for Reliable Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Dillon’s full-grip jaws provide a solid gripping surface which yields more friction for drive with reduced part distortion.

Specialty Chemical Supplier Prioritizes Collaborative Development in North American Facility

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

Clariant’s Industrial Applications Innovation Center in North America offers PFAS-free powder coatings, bio-based waxes and collaborative development to enhance durability and recyclability in adhesives and coatings.

Tooling Excellence Drives Sustainability and Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Proactive in-house mold maintenance extends tool life beyond industry standards, reducing waste while delivering exceptional precision, efficiency and long-term value for customers.

TeXtreme | Oxeon AB Wide Spread Tow UD Tapes achieve thinner laminates, direct integration

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Learn more about the company’s UD tape technology that produces thinner laminates, achieves enhanced mechanical performance and simplifies UD production using existing infrastructure.

ZAG UBAC 95 touring ski goes bio-based with Sicomin SR GreenPoxy80

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborating with Sicomin since 2015, ZAG Ski’s progressive redesigns have resulted in a prototype product that features 80% bio-based content and is compatible with industrial production.

Johns Manville Engineered Products spotlights fiberglass, nonwoven solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Visitors are invited to stop by the booth, connect with the JM team and participate in technical discussions in the familiar setting of the JM Sports Bar in Paris.

Destacan importancia de fortalecer la coordinación entre los clústeres automotrices

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante la VII Asamblea Anual de la REDCAM 2026, los clústeres que integran esta red destacaron la importancia de impulsar la competitividad del sector en un entorno global cada vez más dinámico.

Nuevo Punto Limpio impulsa reciclaje en la Ciudad de México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Vida Circular y la Alcaldía Iztapalapa inauguraron un Punto Limpio para recolectar PET, HDPE y PP bajo un modelo de economía circular.

EuCIA promotes the European Circular Composites Alliance, highlights sustainability projects and initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Comprising European national composites associations and industry-specific sector groups, the EuCIA is presenting ECCA alliance objectives, participating in various events and is touching on various R&I projects.

Polyshot Announces Strategic Partnership with Witosa GmbH to Bring Advanced Hot Runner Systems to North America

| MoldMaking Technology

Polyshot, a provider of hot runner systems and injection molding solutions in the United States, is proud to announce a new partnership with Witosa GmbH.

3D Printed PVC Saves OEM Days of Assembly for Wastewater Product: The Cool Parts Show #86

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Large-format fused granulate fabrication (FGF) is enabling Ipex to manufacture its Vortex Flow insert in a quarter of the time, with less manual labor and better opportunity to customize. 

Soldadora MoldMender de Rocklin permite reparación de moldes sin calor excesivo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La soldadora portátil MoldMender Micro Welder repara líneas de cierre y bordes dañados en moldes de acero mediante un proceso de baja energía que evita distorsiones y reduce tiempos de paro.

BSB Edge Expands Global Access to AMPP Coatings Standards

| Products Finishing

AMPP corrosion control and protective coatings standards will be incorporated into BSB’s multi-SDO subscription offerings to further support rapidly growing industrial regions.

Xenia unveils Xelamid portfolio of impact-modified polyamides

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Xenia invites attendees to learn more about its Xelamid portfolio comprising a balance of stiffness, impact resistance and energy absorption.

Michelman introduces single sizing solution for chopped, continuous fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Michelman highlights the Hydrosize 1202 sizing system for simplified composites operations, as well as UHMWPE binders and high-temp sizing development programs.

Walter Solid Carbide Drill Expands Deep Hole Drilling Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC adds new lengths to the Drivox-tec Ikon DD170 Supreme solid carbide drill range for improved process reliability in soft materials.

DuPont presents Kevlar EXO for high-performance composite applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DuPont Specialty Products Operations is highlighting its aramid innovation Kevlar EXO, “a completely reimagined fiber” delivering high strength, flexibility, durability and flame resistance.

Double-belt press process supports natural fiber impregnation in VIBRIO project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AZL Aachen implements vibration in double-belt press processes for bike saddle shell production, enhancing impregnation and boosting NFRP bending strength from 145 MPa to 484 MPa. 

Archer selects Bristol as home of UK Engineering Hub

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.K. engineering hub will support some of the company’s engineering initiatives in commercial and defense sectors.

Belotti, Moi Composites launch hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing centers for thermoset composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Printing of rigid, thermoset composites with up to 45% fiber can be paused and restarted or added to functionalize prebuilt surfaces and are easily machined with full range of Belotti CNC centers, including as a retrofit option.

James Cropper Vectis platform enables industrial-scale aligned fiber nonwovens

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vectis moves aligned nonwoven materials from niche experimentation into industrial composite programs, achieving the Unimat product that delivers directional performance, formability and circular material pathways.