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Canada bitumen carbon fiber facility completes installation of Harper International scientific line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Alberta Innovates, as part of its new research center, commissioned and installed Harper’s carbonization line with 3 kilograms/day capacity.
Pro-Set acquires European licensing partner Wessex Resins and Adhesives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.K. player follows Gougeon Brothers acquisition in May, enhancing Pro-Set’s infusion, laminating, tooling, coating and adhesive systems market position.
European Maritime Safety Agency selects Airbus Flexrotor drone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
VTOL uncrewed aerial system will operate maritime surveillance missions for the first time in Europe.
Sandvik Coromant Profiling Geometries Provide Process Security
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik Coromant expands its Corocut 2 portfolio with geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that require greater process reliability and productivity.
Keramikblech oxide CMC to be transferred to Haldenwanger in 2027
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
After 32 years of OCMC leadership, Walter E.C. Pritzkow Spezialkeramik will close at the end of 2027 with all Keramikblech expertise and further development to be delivered by Haldenwanger from 2028 onward.
Anemoi rotor sails to help Union Maritime chemical tankers beat IMO 2030 targets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New-build vessels equipped with wind-based composite rotor sails will surpass 20% GHG emission reduction goals during operation.
People in composites: December 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Principle Power, Hydrograph Clean Power, Building Composites LLC, the KraussMaffei Group, Archer Aviation and Anemoi Marine Technologies announce internal changes headed into 2026.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Moldmaker's Version
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Three AI-crafted '12 Days of Christmas' lyrics, tailored for the moldmaking industry—which is your favorite festive rendition?
Mazak Multitasking Machine Enhances Precision With Grinding Capability
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Mazak Corp. introduces the Integrex i-350S Neo, combining turning, milling and grinding operations for versatility and efficiency.
Smart Coatings for Extreme Environments: Innovations in Aerospace and Defense
| Products Finishing
Smart coating developments are enabling engineers to reduce wear and extend mission life in extreme environments.
Multilayer TPC achieves electrically conductive, gas-impermeable fuel cells at 100 microns
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Carbon ID hydrogen fuel cell bipolar plates for aerospace combine contradictory properties for a corrosion-free alternative designed for 1 million m²/year production.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 147: 2025 Year End Regulatory Update
David Wynn | Production Machining
A roundup of regulations and proposed rules from Washington D.C. in 2025. PMPA actively lobbies through its PAC and made changes on issues like bonus deprecation, Section 179 expensing and domestic R&D.
#regulations
Plastics Technology Takes a ‘Close Up’ Look at Technology in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Every month PT’s editors take a deeper dive on new technologies that seek to shape the future of plastics recycling in materials, recycling, extrusion, injection molding, blow molding and more.
The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.
Arranca la planeación de NPE2027 tras sorteo de espacios
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
PLASTICS anunció los resultados oficiales de la lotería de selección de espacios para NPE2027, lo que marca el inicio de la planeación del evento.
Ceratizit Solid Carbide Drill Extends Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Ceratizit USA introduces the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, offering versatile solutions for high-performance drilling across multiple materials with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendliness.
Centro de mecanizado horizontal DN Solutions NHP 6300 de segunda generación
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La segunda generación del NHP 6300, de DN Solutions, al incorporar mejoras en velocidad, rendimiento y capacidad de integración con automatización, reduce tiempos de ciclo y aumenta la productividad.
PPG Introduces Visualizid Software to Delfleet Evolution Commercial Vehicle Coatings
| Products Finishing
The software’s functionalities enable faster and more accurate automotive color selection in the U.S. and Canada.
AkzoNobel Completes Sale of India Business Unit to JSW Group
| Products Finishing
Akzo Nobel N.V. finalizes the divestiture of Akzo Nobel India Ltd. as part of its 2024 strategic portfolio review.
AI-Powered Quoting System Improves Moldmaking Estimation Process
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Z-FASTQ industry-specific quoting software learns from shop data to deliver high accuracy and efficiency.
ABB abrirá una nueva planta de switchboards en Monterrey para atender la demanda de centros de datos e infraestructura crítica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva instalación, de más de 21,700 m², comenzará operaciones en el cuarto trimestre de 2026 y generará 300 empleos especializados en el área metropolitana de Monterrey.
A Moldmaker's Night Before Christmas: Industry Edition
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This fun, AI-generated poem celebrates the moldmaking industry and the spirit of Christmas. With a nod to the dedication of moldmakers and engineers, it offers a festive take on the challenges of meeting deadlines and striving for perfection—because even during the holidays, the cycle never truly stops.