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Episode 63: An Interview With Brad Durkin, Electroless Nickel Conference
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In this installment of On the Line, electroless nickel (EN) expert Brad Durkin discusses trends and topics that were top of mind at this year’s Electroless Nickel Conference and role of EN technology in manufacturing today.
2025 Emerging Leaders Profile: Nushrat ‘Nush’ Ahmed
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This quality inspector at Addman Group’s Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing says that in terms of a manufacturing career, she just kind of found it.
January 2026: Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Down Entering 2026
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Supply/demand imbalances, lower feedstock costs, and plant maintenance in Q1 are expected to keep most resin prices flat to down; however, upticks are likely in certain instances.
#economics
Citrine Informatics introduces Omni and Apex to ramp up material, chemistry R&D
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AI frameworks feature functionalities capable of ingesting and harmonizing diverse sources of information to change the way scientists and chemists develop novel materials like composites.
Liderazgo femenino y manufactura inteligente: arranca la gira 2026 en Monterrey
| Modern Machine Shop México
El 5 de febrero inicia la Gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026 con un desayuno en Monterrey, que combinará conferencia, panel de liderazgo y un taller práctico sobre inteligencia artificial, automatización y habilidades clave para liderar en la industria.
Finishing Index Reading Regresses Away From Expansion
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
Losses in key components kept the index from pushing past the 50 mark but rather deeper into contraction.
Marco del U.S. Plastics Pact sobre Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor en envases
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El U.S. Plastics Pact presentó un marco sobre Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor para envases plásticos. El documento define seis ejes regulatorios y criterios técnicos para orientar a los estados, basados en el trabajo multisectorial y en lineamientos de economía circular, con alcances y límites operativos claros y bases.
AZL study to identify business opportunities for composites in buildings, infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Calling for participation, the launch of this 9-month Global Market and Technology study aims to reassess and quantify emerging opportunities.
Dash Bespoke highlights SlipStream customer project with TR01 composite chassis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dash-CAE spin-off’s end-to-end, low-volume performance vehicles, built around the adaptable TR01 platform, help companies de-risk ambitious automotive, motorsport programs.
METOL circular TPC innovation wins ICS 2025 pitching competition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The startup, highlighting its fully recyclable thermoplastic polymer materials, achieved high scores across innovation, market need, feasibility, industry impact and pitch clarity.
DuPont extends Kevlar EXO aramid fiber to hard armor applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Core components like helmets and plate inserts are Kevlar EXO’s main target, though it also has potential for aerospace, space and defense, and composite structures.
GKN Aerospace, Anduril UK sign partnership for U.K.'s future UAVs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Accelerated UAV and rotorcraft tech for U.K. defense programs will be supported through composite aerostructures, EWIS design and integration, a ground-based demonstrator, flight testing and Archer Aviation’s eVTOL expertise.
Fiberglass-reinforced, injection molded powertrain component wins 2025 SPE Innovation Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler are recognized for a novel thin-wall actuator gear design enabling electronic throttle control with 30% weight reduction, packaging efficiency and other enhancements.
Dawn Aerospace visits Oklahoma to advance historic suborbital space partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through such partnerships, Oklahoma is making a broad statewide effort to grow a high-value aerospace and space economy via next-gen composite suborbital spaceflight initiatives.
NCC to establish U.K.-based Large Structures Innovation Centre
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
National open-access innovation facility for large composite structures at industrial scale will be available to OEMs, Tier 1s and supply chain companies.
Cygnet Multi-Axis Winder is adopted for TCI oil and gas pipeline work
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Housed within TCI’s purpose-designed modified shoring box, the winder will support more efficient composite pipeline upgrades while also enabling the company to adjust to new safety and regulatory measures.
UPR successfully manufactures monoblock fiberglass megatank
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Brazilian manufacture demonstrates its expertise in composite tanks, pipes and fittings through this 22-meter-long structure built for the food industry.
SPE Thermoset TopCon 2026 traverses AI and its benefit to thermosets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Call for papers, sponsors and exhibitors are now open for the May 12-13, 2026 event in Wisconsin, which will focus on emerging innovations in thermoset composites and how AI is playing a role.
Empleo, producción y tendencias en la industria manufacturera de México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Encuesta Anual de la Industria Manufacturera destaca las variaciones positivas en el valor de los productos elaborados, los gastos por consumo de bienes y servicios, los ingresos por suministro de bienes y servicios y el valor de los activos fijos totales, mientras que se produjeron caídas en el personal ocupado y las horas trabajadas.
CMM digital Maestro automatiza la inspección de moldes y troqueles
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Hexagon presenta la máquina de medición por coordenadas (CMM) digital Maestro, diseñada para ofrecer velocidad, precisión y conectividad en entornos de manufactura moderna.
Methods Multitasking Platform Enhances High-Mix, Small-Batch Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Methods Machine Tools Inc.'s Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex provides speed and flexibility for complex high-mix, small-batch production.
Step Drill Delivers Significant Tool Life, Performance Improvements
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Ultra-thin coating ensures a high sharpness of the tool, improves chip removal and prevents material sticking.