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Extrusion 2026 Registration Opens
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Register for Extrusion 2026, the premier conference for extrusion professionals, which will be held Aug. 18-19, 2026, in downtown Austin.
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Hypertherm Plasma Cutting System Boosts Metalcutting Power
| Modern Machine Shop
Hypertherm Associates’ Powermax33 XP air plasma system is engineered for high-quality cuts, greater capacity and portability.
Hablemos de Plásticos está de regreso
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El video pódcast técnico de referencia para la industria de la transformación de plásticos reanuda su producción con un formato renovado.
Episode 68: An Interview With Kevin Biller, ChemQuest
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Kevin Biller, PCI Hall of Famer, shares insights on industry evolution, AI, robotics, EVs and what's next for this durable finishing technology.
La producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros en México creció en abril
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En abril de 2026, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció un 2.1 % y las exportaciones aumentaron un 11.4 % con respecto al mes anterior.
KHS lanza botella PET con barrera tipo vidrio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
KHS presentó una botella PET para bebidas sensibles que ofrece protección avanzada y reciclabilidad compatible con economía circular.
Harpak-ULMA Debuts Fast-Cycling Vacuum Former
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Fast-cycling vacuum former can handle thinner materials to help thermoformers reach sustainability goals.
Reciclaje de plásticos regresa con Plastitrueque 2026
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Plastitrueque 2026 llegará a la UNAM para intercambiar residuos plásticos por productos básicos e impulsar la economía circular.
Precision Machining Expansion Holds Steady in April
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
The Precision Machining Index remained firmly in expansion at 57.4, but a mixed bag of component readings reveal changing market dynamics.
Sistema de balanceo para optimizar desempeño de herramienta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Big Daishowa incorpora el sistema STB Aequilibria para balanceo dinámico de herramientas y mejora de estabilidad en mecanizado a alta velocidad.
Mitutoyo Shopfloor CMM Features Temperature Compensation
| Production Machining
Mitutoyo America Corp.’s Crysta-Apex V Plus CMM is designed for shopfloor use with advanced temperature compensation technology.
Metalworking Growth Strengthens in April Despite Emerging Pressures
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
April’s rebound underscores strong activity, though supply bottlenecks and pricing pressures challenge the outlook.
Instron drop tower e-guide addresses simulation accuracy, material qualification demands
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineers and laboratory managers working with strain-rate-sensitive materials can use this guide to evaluate how tensile impact testing strengthens simulation accuracy and material qualification workflows.
Electroanalytical Methods for R&D in Electroplating
| Products Finishing
In this republished 1984 lecture, author Okinaka applies his own experience in electroanalytical chemistry to review how electroanalytical methods have contributed to elucidating problems in surface finishing.
Lutz Blades destaca sus soluciones de corte en Plastics Recycling LATAM
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Lutz Blades presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 cuchillas industriales y pelletizadoras con alta precisión, durabilidad y eficiencia para reciclaje de plásticos.
Valorización de plásticos con tecnología HCT de Aduro
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Aduro presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología HCT para reciclar plásticos complejos en hidrocarburos útiles.
New Generation Tanks launches HyDDIM project to democratize H2 distribution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Alongside partner Hydros Power, NGT is building an interchangeable hydrogen TCP capsule concept that will leave behind large, capital-intensive refueling stations and bring H2 to the end user.
TeXtreme 360° is featured in Lynk & Co GT concept vehicle with custom colored finish
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The tape-based discontinuous fiber composite is used in select interior details of Lynk & Co’s “Time to Shine” car, combining lightweight performance with a new level of visual design flexibility.
Mesoscale carbon fiber lattice development attains aluminum-level performance at 1/100 the weight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
South Korean researchers have found that the 3D node winding method supports transition to integrated structures defined by geometry, continuity and automated fabrication.
Low-crystallinity UD tapes by A+ Composites cut TPC cycle times
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Smooth surface thermoplastic tapes deliver up to 30% faster cycle times for CF-PPS parts via low-crystallinity matrix, sub-1% void content and AFP/ATL-ready surface quality.
Shenyang Institute of Automation proposes carbon fiber/PEEK 3D printing and welding for on-orbit structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Verified through a scaled-down prototype, the technology represents a growing body of work seeking to overcome logistical and cost barriers of in-space manufacturing.
Baker Hughes, Strohm to develop and qualify TPC ultra-deepwater hybrid flexible pipe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flowlines and risers exceeding 3,000-meter depths will incorporate Strohm’s corrosion-resistant, low-carbon, zero-failure composite technology for 50% lighter weight, drop-in installation.