FIDAMC inaugurates CFA facility in Cádiz for composites innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

FIDAMC’s Centro de Fabricación Avanzada (CFA), backed by over €18 million and 20 years of composites expertise, will drive multi-sector industrialization in 3D printing, robotics and sustainable materials.

James Cropper celebrates 180 years in papermaking and advanced materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

James Cropper commemorates nearly two centuries of heritage and innovation with celebrations at its Burneside site, reflecting on a legacy of craftsmanship, sustainability and global impact.

Parts2clean 2025 Exhibitors to Demonstrate Cleaning Solutions for Biopolar Plates

| Products Finishing

Held Oct. 7-9 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center, parts2clean focuses on the energy transition, highlighting sustainable and automated cleaning of bipolar plates to improve efficiency in hydrogen technologies.

Intretech pone en marcha su primera planta en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de más de 100 millones de dólares, la planta de Intretech se especializará en manufactura electrónica atendiendo sectores como automotriz, médico, energía y consumo.

Granulator Series for High-Volume, Wet Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

K 2025: Rapid Granulator's 800 Series of granulators features a scissor-cut design for energy efficiency and rear knife access for operator safety.

Formosa Commissions Point Comfort Reactor

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Polypropylene reactor with annual capacity of 550 million lbs. 

Torno vertical VTL-30M con funciones multitarea

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El VTL-30M combina torneado, fresado y taladrado en un solo ciclo, con estructura robusta y compatibilidad para automatización industrial.

InsertKey Z088/... de Hasco llega a Meximold 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El InsertKey Z088/... de Hasco asegura montaje sin errores en moldes de inyección, optimiza la gestión de repuestos y estandariza procesos productivos.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 144: FDM Printing for the Shop

David Wynn | Production Machining

FDM is a great method for making larger prints, and it also has the capability to make hollow or honeycomb-formed interiors.

3D Printed Bioresorbable Implant Enters Clinical Trials

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Materialise and University of Michigan have partnered to 3D print bioresorbable implants for pediatric patients, with the devices entering FDA clinical trials in 2025. 

Caracol Acquires Weber’s Additive Manufacturing Assets

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The pioneers in robotic LFAM have reached an agreement to acquire Weber’s IP and technology to lead future developments in Europe.

Bay's Controller Brings Industry 4.0 to Pelletizing

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System lets users precisely control machine speeds, pellet length and other process parameters while tracking data trends and production events.  

U.S. Plastics Pact cumple cinco años con avances en circularidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El pacto de plástico de Estados Unidos celebra su quinto aniversario con logros en reciclaje, reducción de plástico virgen y nuevas metas hacia la economía circular.  

MGS Unifies Global Expertise with Full Integration of Design & Development Team

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Technolution becomes MGS Design & Development, enhancing end-to-end solutions for healthcare innovators.
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Piovan Launches ‘Breakthrough’ Dryer for PET, rPET

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Faster drying cycles, quicker changeovers thanks to three-stage temperature progression and unique air-management technology.  

Pinpoint Laser Systems Transceiver Enhances Precision Alignment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Pinpoint Laser Systems Inc. introduces the Microgage Transceiver, combining a laser transmitter and dual-axis digital receiver for high-accuracy industrial applications.

Midnight eVTOL aircraft reaches highest altitude flight to date

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Altitudes of 7,000 feet surpass the aircraft’s intended operational altitudes of up to 4,000 feet, marking the flexibility of the platform.

CEAD, RusselSmith to bring LFAM to Africa in localization efforts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborative efforts will help businesses across West Africa improve uptime, reliability and supply chain efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

REFRESH wind blade recycling data shows promising environmental benefits

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Initial LCA processing carbon and glass fibers evaluates mechanical and thermal recycling methods, finds environmental reduction impact surpasses the impact associated with the recycling processes themselves.

Machining Solution Enables Growth for Production Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

GF Machining Solutions LLC highlights its Mill P 800 U S full five-axis milling machine for automation integration. According to the company, the machine enables growth as production needs increase.

Surface Finishing's Role in U.S. Defense Manufacturing

| Products Finishing

With a renewed focus on domestic defense manufacturing, meeting specifications, navigating certifications and innovating are areas in which surface finishers have the opportunity to fill.

ATTN: Your Marketing/Communications Department

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing’s parent company Gardner Business Media has launched GROW, a full-service marketing arm, built specifically for industrial manufacturing markets. It offers custom content creation, strategic marketing programs, audience targeting, and data-driven insights, going beyond generic marketing services. Take a look and get in touch.