Post Cure: NFPA-rated carbon fiber composite fire truck pump for firefighting, energy industries

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Direct engine-driven systems or firetruck applications benefit from the lightweight, compact, high-volume centrifugal pump by KASE Pumping Systems.

PTXPO 2026 Opens Registration

Loraine DeBonis | MoldMaking Technology

Gain a competitive edge at this premier industry event featuring technical education, networking and exhibits to spur innovation and advancement in plastic mold manufacturing.

Taiwán impulsa la manufactura con inteligencia artificial en EMO 2025

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Taiwán mostró en EMO 2025 cómo la inteligencia artificial impulsa la manufactura hacia mayor precisión, eficiencia y sostenibilidad.

Oregon EPR Program Invests in Postconsumer Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Fees will upgrade recycling system to improve quantity and quality of recycled materials. 
#regulations

Taiwan Machine Tool Industry Showcases AI Innovations at EMO 2025

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council highlighted AI-powered solutions for precision and sustainability in manufacturing.

Taiwan Machine Tool Industry Showcases AI Innovations at EMO 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council highlighted AI-powered solutions for precision and sustainability in manufacturing.

Termoplásticos reforzados con fibra: diseño, moldeo y estabilidad

| Plastics Technology México

Los termoplásticos reforzados con fibra permiten sustituir metales en piezas de inyección. El reto es controlar anisotropía, contracción y alabeo por orientación, longitud y sección de fibras, y por la ubicación de compuerta. La solución combina selección matriz, fibra larga, fibras planas y parámetros para conservar longitud y mejorar estabilidad dimensional.

Cajaplax cumple 50 años y apuesta por sostenibilidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La empresa mexicana de envases plásticos conmemora su aniversario con nuevos productos, tecnología de vanguardia y programas que impulsan el talento femenino y comunitario.

Bio-Fed Launches Recyclate Range of Compounds

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Bio-Fed develops customized recycled compounds tailored to meet customer requirements. 
#economics

How to Address the Proficiency Gap in Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

It’s more than what employees know. 3 strategies to accelerate proficiency in advanced manufacturing. 
#workforcedevelopment

hyperMILL MAXX Machining de Open Mind optimiza acabados complejos

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: El módulo hyperMILL MAXX Machining incorpora estrategias trocoidales y fresas de barril para reducir tiempos de mecanizado sin comprometer la calidad superficial.

Inside the Top Shops Program: How Benchmarking Identifies Industry Leaders

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Discrete parts manufacturing is defined by complexity and tight margins. The 2025 Top Shops honorees show how leading shops turn those pressures into strengths, using technology, culture and strategy to compete. Join them in Charlotte, North Carolina, this November to see what the top 20% are doing differently.

Kraiburg TPE apuesta por salud y protección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, Kraiburg TPE presenta compuestos para envases seguros y una nueva generación de TPE con alta resistencia al fuego.

Harold Beck & Sons Launches Next-Gen Actuator

| Valve Magazine

The 88-109 multiturn actuator was designed for rising and nonrising stem gate valves, butterfly valves or other multiturn applications across industries.

Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop

Julia Hider | Production Machining

Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.

Interpon Anodic Range by AkzoNobel Gives Anodized Aluminum Look With Powder Coating Benefits

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel introduces 18 bold shades to the Interpon D2525 Anodic collection, offering on-trend tones for architectural finishing that still offer sustainability and durability advantages.

Huntsman Araldite epoxy adhesives are made safer, more sustainable

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Reformulated adhesives, available in Europe, are free from BPA and CMR-classified substances. PCR plastic cartridges will also be introduced with some products.

People in composites: September 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Gill Corp., Gurit, Syensqo, Carbitex, GE Aerospace and the University of Southern Queensland have made new appointments or announced upcoming leadership transitions within the composites industry.

Pic of the Week: Turntable Cartridge Encapsulated by 3D Printed Ceramic Web

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A high-end turntable cartridge highlights 3D printed ceramics with an outer Voronoi web made in one place. 

Axalta Coating Systems Elevates Scientist to Fellow Position

| Products Finishing

Dr. Delson Trindade is honored as an Axalta Fellow for his extensive contributions and technical leadership over the years in coating technologies.

All-Electric Coex Machine for Ultra-Clean L-Ring Drums

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

K 2025 is the world premiere of a new three-layer machine from ST BlowMoulding for specialty L-ring drums.

México anuncia aranceles a importaciones desde China

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El gobierno mexicano planea imponer aranceles a autos, electrónicos, plásticos y más productos chinos para reducir el déficit comercial y proteger la industria.