Advanced dust control maintains proactive, continuous protection 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: SonicAire’s BarrierAire technology eliminates accumulation of dangerous, difficult-to-reach particulates during composites manufacturing, ensuring uninterrupted production and worker safety.

UD thermoplastic composite formats cater to rigorous industry demands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Suprem SA exhibits its four principal UD composite formats, Suprem T, F, R and P, that can be manufactured using a wide selection of continuous fibers and thermoplastic matrices.

Guide For All Your Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

Utilizing helpful products and services for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment (MRST) can save moldmakers time and money. Access more information about MRST in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.

Partes eléctricas lideran la producción nacional de autopartes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el periodo de enero a abril, las piezas eléctricas representaron el 19 % del total de la producción nacional de componentes de autopartes.

Caron Sensor System Monitors Excessive Bar Feeder Vibrations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

DTect-IT features a real-time monitoring and correction system that detects machining vibration at the spindle and takes immediate corrective action before part quality is affected.

Durability, precision and intelligent automation in composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Precision and power is part of Langzauner’s engineering-driven philosophy, characterized through its high-performance press systems and turnkey automation solutions for aerospace and automotive.

United Grinding North America to Host Precision Summit

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The two-day event will feature live grinding demos, seminars and more.

Yaskawa Expands Robotics Manufacturing in the U.S.

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America is building a robotic manufacturing facility at the company’s newly announced campus in Franklin, Wisconsin.

Video: Is Additive Manufacturing a Form of Automation?

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive’s abilities to reduce assembly, produce more complete parts and run unattended bring benefits akin to more conventional automation. In this video, we explore how a moldmaker, implant manufacturer, locomotive OEM and others are using AM to extend their workforces. 
#workforcedevelopment

Generating Value — Generational Values

Miles Free | Production Machining

Accounting accounts for costs. How does a successful multigenerational business account for value(s)?

Herbold Mechanical Dryer in New Size Prepares Recovered Plastic for Reprocessing

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

High-capacity model attains throughput of greater than 10 metric tons per hour. 

Convenio entre Semarnat y ECOCE impulsa limpieza costera

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La SEMARNAT y ECOCE firmaron un convenio para implementar la Estrategia Nacional de Limpieza de Playas, con metas al 2030 y acciones concretas en 17 estados.

Composite Integration presents webinar on liquid resin infusion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

On July 30, 2025, company experts will discuss the role of LRI in delivering scalable, OOA composite production for the aerospace sector.

CompPair advances HealTech composites in real-world solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New projects, collaborations and sustainability efforts highlight the prospect of healable materials for automotive, AAM, space and beyond.

Are you attending? Carbon Fiber 2025 agenda is finalized

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The lineup for this year’s Carbon Fiber conference in Wichita, Kansas, centers around high rate, scalability and other current industry trends, all targeted through carefully curated presentations, panels, receptions and local tours.

Aquila introduces purpose-built 36 Molokai fishing platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 36-foot catamaran features a composites-intensive design, pairing hardcore fishing capability with thoughtful comfort features.

Graphmatech secures €2.5 million EU grant for Uppsala pilot facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funding will scale the Swedish startup’s polymer-graphene hydrogen storage lining, made for Type 4 tanks and pipelines, with plans to deploy in commercial vehicles by 2027.

Hexagon Composites acquires Worthington’s SES alternative fuels business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Full acquisition of SES’ composite cylinders and systems business, and joint ownership of its steel cylinders business, further strengthens Hexagon Composites’ European footprint.

Core Pins and Plugs Expedite Mold Venting

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Molder’s World’s Vortex core pins or plugs provide a location-specific method for venting gas.

August 2025: Prices for the 5 Commodity Resins Flat to Slightly Up

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Barring weather and/or geopolitical production and supply disruptions, prices are generally steady.
#economics

Mechanical testing of ceramic matrix composites

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Today’s CMC materials, robust and resistant to high temperatures, provide their own set of challenges when determining their performance through mechanical testing.

Pic of the Week: Visibly 3D Printed Watch Case

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

This week, LPBF and CAD-based design software help to produce a watch case that is recognizably 3D printed — with visible patterns and assorted latticing.