Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Electron will launch JAXA’s payload demonstration SatellitE-4 and the JAXA-manifested rideshare in 2025 and 2026, respectively, further supporting Rocket Lab’s support of international space agencies.

ISGO Manufacturing, Empresa del Año en Manufactura de Moldes 2025

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El reconocimiento, organizado por Meximold con el apoyo de la AMMMT, destaca a ISGO por su liderazgo técnico, capacidad productiva y contribución a la cadena de moldes en México.

ISGO Manufacturing es la empresa del año en Manufactura de Moldes 2025

Eduardo Tovar | Plastics Technology México

La reconfiguración de la cadena de suministro exige mayor autonomía técnica en la manufactura de moldes y herramentales. El reconocimiento de ISGO Manufacturing como Empresa del Año 2025 en Meximold pone en relieve el impacto de la inversión en tecnología, la integración de procesos y la formación interna.  

The ECCA welcomes 160+ organizations, begins composites circularity roadmap development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An upcoming General Assembly follows the European initiative’s first steps toward knowledge sharing, cooperation and collective action to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.

Uplift360, Leonardo partnership turns EOL composite rotor blade into prototype drone arm

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ChemR process successfully repurposes carbon fibers into a structural component, turning waste into a more secure, domestic resource for the U.K.

CFRP boosts power, drops weight for next-gen fire truck pumps

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber enables KASE Pumping Systems to eliminate corrosion and increase durability, including a high-capacity 6,500-gpm, ultra-compact 200-pound pump that aids emergency services.  

Setting the Stage for Swiss Machining Success: Shop Tour Video

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Nine machines, two machinists. What technologies have enabled Midway Swiss Turn to operate at this level of lean staffing? Find out in this shop tour.

Taking Plastics’ Temperature at K 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The triennial timing and overwhelming size of the K show give it unique import on the plastics trade show calendar and the industry as a whole.

UWM Offers Molding of Rubber, Design of Rubber Molds Course

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Learn the fundamentals of molding rubber mechanical goods and designing their rubber molds.

Antimicrobial Coatings Extend Product Life

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Microban offers metal-free additives to reduce environmental impact.

Meximold 2025 abre sus puertas: innovación, networking y reconocimiento a la excelencia

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La sexta edición de Meximold tuvo un incremento de más del 25 % de asistentes respecto a la edición anterior.

Pivoting From Physical Products to Digital Solutions

Ginger Gardiner | Manufacturing Connected

World renowned for its high-performance braking systems featuring cast aluminum and ceramic matrix composites, Brembo is embracing a digital future.

Syensqo recibe cuatro reconocimientos en los SPE Automotive Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Syensqo recibió cuatro distinciones en los SPE Automotive Awards 2025 por innovaciones en polímeros de alto rendimiento aplicados a la automoción. Los desarrollos premiados lograron reducciones significativas de peso y huella de carbono.

LK Metrology Surface Roughness Probe Enhances Component Inspection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

LK Metrology’s Surfacers SRP high-resolution probe is designed for seamless surface analysis within CNC measuring cycles on CMMs.

The Mold Specification Document, Part 3 of 4

| MoldMaking Technology

The mold specification document is essential for injection molding success, connecting design requirements with manufacturing processes and quality control standards.

Optimizing Powder Coating Cure Times: Strategies for Increased Production Efficiency

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Understand cure time challenges and explore the impact of reduced dwell time and increased line speeds on powder curing.

Maguire innova en secado y mezclado en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Maguire Products exhibió en K 2025 su oferta más amplia en secado, mezclado, transporte y conectividad para impulsar productividad y ahorro energético.

Centro de mecanizado multitarea de Starrag

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Bumotec 191neo, de Starrag, combina torneado, fresado y rectificado en una sola máquina.

FlexCyle project targets TPC waste recovery, repurposing at same site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Led by the Brightland Materials Center, consortium members are developing a flexible process chain, demonstrated via battery casings and wind blades, to repurpose waste directly where it is generated.

Motan lanza serie Swift de equipos auxiliares en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Motan destacó en K 2025 su serie Swift de auxiliares para secado, transporte y dosificación, enfocada en eficiencia, confiabilidad y facilidad de uso.

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Inconel Gas Turbine Stator Ring

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Micro Machining Process (MMP) Technology targets roughness frequencies to smooth surface roughness of metal 3D printed parts, like the part in this week’s Pic. 

CMH-17 updates composites data, will publish new Volume 7 on additive manufacturing

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The Composite Materials Handbook-17 is publishing new data and industry best practices, helping to fill the aerospace industry’s growing knowledge transfer gap and support advanced materials and structures.