How to Map Mold Water Circuits

| MoldMaking Technology

Prevent mold damage and maintain consistent part quality by using a mold mapping system that ensures consistent turbulent flow.

Plastic Energy Releases Life Cycle Assessment Results for Chemical Recycling Process

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Process provides carbon emissions savings over incineration with energy recovery, the incumbent disposal method in Europe for many formats.

Chomarat inaugurates UD carbon fiber production line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

French company extends its noncrimp fabric (NCF) material offerings with uni-, bi-, tri- or quadriaxial options, targets new markets.

INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers.

JEC World 2025 exhibitor previews

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Are you prepared for all that JEC World 2025 has to offer? This list will guide you through some of the exhibitors present at this year’s event.

NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.

GFRP Tech launches EnviraBar rebar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GFRP rebar product range is produced in South Africa, offering an alternative solution to steel rebar.  

Building Composites, Asynt Solutions partner on highway construction improvements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dayton-based company becomes exclusive North American contract manufacturer for 24-foot composite road barriers offering enhanced shipping efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.

Base Materials forms long-term partnership with Triton Submarines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Deep-diving acrylic submersible Triton 7500/3 will be equipped with DNV-certified Subtec syntactic buoyancy materials from Base Materials.

Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.

Single Valve Gate Offers Cost-Effective, Efficient Solution for Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company has expanded its product offerings with the Single Valve Gate, a cost-effective and efficient solution for single cavity injection molds.  

PTXPO On Display: Wittmann M8

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois. 

Bulk, Solid and Melt Density: How to Calculate These Values and Why They Matter β€” Part 2 of 2

| Plastics Technology

Understanding and calculating solid density and melt density will help molders with everything from material and machine selection to determining piece part costs.

National Plating Co. Acquires Milwaukee Plating Co.

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

National Plating Co. is targeting operational capacity expansion and a move into new, key markets.

Horn Broaching System Streamlines Production Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The AR15 magwell broaching system enables manufacturers to achieve precise broaching directly within the CNC cycle, eliminating the need for a dedicated vertical broaching machine.

Micro-learning courses broaden composites learning opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Composites Expert is rolling out the Micro-Learning format for E-Learning Composites Academy, giving designed to enable a wide audience to discover and deepen their composites knowledge.

3D Printing Sets Sail in Nautics: V2 Group, Caracol Create Large-Format, 3D Printed Monolithic Boat

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration between these two European companies strengthens their leadership in nautical and naval innovation, positioning 3D printing as a key solution to tackle the future challenges of the industry.

M&M Quality Grinding Bars Support High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: M&M Quality Grinding provides precision grinding services for a variety of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, alloys and plastics.

Induction heating system enables OOA composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Roctool focuses attendees’ attention on the light induction tooling (LIT) system targeting efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. Appoints Marketing Manager

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Michelle Moody will lead marketing strategy, brand development and digital initiatives to enhance the company’s presence in the manufacturing industry.

Simplifying Cooling Design With Advanced Automation

| MoldMaking Technology

CAD/CAM software with automated mold design features streamlines waterline, baffle and conformal cooling design, making it easier to act on insights from flow analysis.