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Guanglian Aviation achieves milestone in carbon fiber circular chains development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Following six years of R&D, Guanglian Aviation has introduced circular chains made from carbon fiber and Kevlar that weigh 4-5X less than metal chains, offer 15-year saltwater corrosion resistance, and are poised for large-scale applications in marine engineering, mining and defense.
Xenia presents range of impact-modified thermoplastic composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ST Upgrade enhances the impact resistance of Xenia’s fiber-reinforced materials by 60%, a 40% increase elongation at break and can be applied across a range of formulations.
Gizmo Engineering Current Density Gauge Improves Anodizing Operation Efficiency
| Products Finishing
The system enables an operator to anodize at a known current density, even if the area of the parts is unknown, providing a true reading.
Altair, NIAR sign MOU to build aerospace innovation space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Collaboration will expand digital twin adoption, empower aerospace startups and speed up product development and certification processes.
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AluBas tapes by FibreCoat and A+ Composites combine technical functionality, visual design
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aluminum-coated basalt fiber tapes combine appearance and performance, featuring EMI shielding, thermal management, light weight and ease of integration.
Natural fibers power Cupra’s vision for sustainable mobility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cupra’s latest concept vehicle, Tindaya, demonstrates Bcomp ampliTex through both visible interior and semi-structural parts.
Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes expands disc production capacity by 50%
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 50/50 joint venture adds a combined 12,500 square meters of space at Italy and Germany sites, future-proofing carbon-ceramic disc production for premium cars, commercial vehicles.
Building Composites announces operational expansion to handle large-scale HyperWall FRP panel projects
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Investment adds critical infrastructure and a more spacious layout to support the company’s long-term goals in sustainable building construction.
Multitasking Machines Shorten Cycle Times and Offer Single-Setup Part Processing
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Mazak’s Integrex j-Series NEO multitasking machines are designed to deliver high-precision, productivity and energy efficiency.
DN Solutions refuerza su posición global con la adquisición de Heller
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La integración de Heller, con más de 130 años de experiencia en centros de mecanizado, amplía la cartera de DN Solutions y consolida su presencia en los principales mercados industriales del mundo.
Functionalizing Surfaces for Sustainability
Ginger Gardiner | Products Finishing
Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.
Historia y aplicaciones del polietileno tereftalato (PET)
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology México
Desde su origen en fibras y películas hasta su consolidación en envases, el polietileno tereftalato (PET) ha marcado hitos en la industria. El material enfrenta retos como la cristalización lenta, los límites térmicos del estado amorfo y el envejecimiento físico que reduce la ductilidad. La respuesta técnica llegó con nucleación, control térmico en preformas y alternativas como el PBT.
Private Equity Firm Buys Majority Stake in ENTEK
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
I Squared’s $800 million investment comes as DOE releases $77 million loan to help finance ENTEK’s new battery separator plant in Indiana.
#electronics
How to Succeed as a Small Swiss Shop: Top Shops 2025
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor Practices, thrive.
High Technology as a Smarter Path to Reshoring
| Plastics Technology
When supported by robust technologies and disciplined processes, reshoring can provide an opportunity to improve quality, reduce costs and increase agility.
#economics
Sistema powRgrip de Rego-Fix con TIR inferior a 3 µm
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: powRgrip ofrece concentricidad menor a 3 µm y repetitividad de 10 µm, incluso tras 20,000 ciclos de cambio de herramienta.
Tierra Tech presenta tecnología de limpieza de moldes sin abrasión química
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Tierra Tech mostrará en Meximold 2025 su tecnología de limpieza por ultrasonido para moldes y troqueles, destacando precisión, eficiencia y sostenibilidad.
Introducing GROW Industrial: A Full-Funnel Marketing Solutions Provider
Cara Ready | Plastics Technology
GROW Industrial is the newly formed marketing services arm of Gardner Business Media. Offering custom content, marketing, creative, research, and data services, GROW Industrial expands and builds on the company’s deep first-party reach into the discrete parts manufacturing sector.
Meximold 2025 impulsará la cadena de moldes y herramentales en México
Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México
Durante la presentación de Meximold 2025 ante los medios de comunicación, se destacó el potencial de la industria mexicana de los moldes y troqueles.
MC Machinery Technology Summit Showcases Manufacturing Innovations
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
MC Machinery Systems Inc. hosts the 2025 Technology Summit in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, featuring EDM, milling, automation, and workforce strategies.
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México y el potencial de inversión para la industria de autopartes
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La INA refiere que en el primer semestre de este año la inversión extranjera directa en este sector sumó 1,232 millones de dólares.
Introducing GROW Industrial: A Full-Funnel Marketing Solutions Provider
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
GROW Industrial is the newly formed marketing services arm of Gardner Business Media. Offering custom content, marketing, creative, research, and data services, GROW Industrial expands and builds on the company’s deep first-party reach into the discrete parts manufacturing sector.