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Bell Textron opens MV-75 Cheyenne Wichita Assembly Center
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fuselage production in Kansas is underway as part of a U.S. Army initiative, in addition to accelerated manufacturing at Bell’s other facilities.
Job Shop Discovers and Fills a Fishing Need
Derek Korn | Production Machining
The promise of a product line for improved mounting of electronic fish finders led this Missouri job shop to an automated turning process.
#workforcedevelopment
AMUT presenta rPO, planta para reciclaje de poliolefinas posconsumo
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Recycling LATAM, AMUT Group destaca su solución rPO, una planta de peletización para poliolefinas posconsumo. Su diseño integra el pretratamiento, la extrusión en tándem y la filtración automática, lo que mejora la calidad del reciclado y la eficiencia energética.
Moldmaking Expansion Gains Momentum in April
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Mixed component results net out to another positive month for the Moldmaking Index.
Additive Improves Stress-Cracking Resistance in Recycled Polyolefins
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Avient launches Cesa Tough A4R, a polyolefin additive targeting applications for recycled high-density polyethylene (r-HDPE) while maintaining material recyclability.
High-Performance Packaging Molding Platform
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Husky is positioning its HyperSync and Hylectric molding machines plus Advantage+Elite remote monitoring as a go-to packaging platform.
Report: Composites and Carbon Fiber Use in Hydrogen Storage
| CompositesWorld
A first-of-its-kind technical report that assesses the materials, manufacturing processes, market and energy trends driving use of carbon fiber composites in global hydrogen (H₂) storage applications for fuel cell-powered trucks, buses, trains and passenger vehicles.
Tooling-Free Forming Enables Flexible Factories
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Machina Labs’ RoboCraftsman forms parts autonomously and without dies. But sheet metal fabrication is just the first step for these AI-powered robotic production cells.
Comercio de productos para inteligencia artificial impulsa el papel de México en la cadena de suministro
| Modern Machine Shop México
México representó alrededor del 25 % de las importaciones de Estados Unidos en productos asociados a la IA en 2025.
Championing 70 Years of Innovation for Finishers
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
With a life-spanning passion for surface finishing, PF Champion of the Industry Curtis Goad is focusing on the industry’s future.
Dutch Plant To Produce Aromatics From Plastic Waste
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Pyrolysis technology by BlueAlp will be used at BioBTX plant.
CUTMETALL presenta sus tecnologías de corte en PRLATAM
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Recycling LATAM, CUTMETALL exhibirá su portafolio de cuchillas industriales y soluciones de filtración diseñadas para optimizar procesos de reciclaje.
Fresa de alto avance con mayor variedad de diámetros
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie DoFeedTri, de Tungaloy-NTK de México, amplía su gama de diámetros para optimizar la estabilidad en fresado de alto avance.
Monaghan Powdered Metal Taps Offer Economical Alternative to Solid Carbide
| Production Machining
Monaghan Tooling Group provides Vergnano P-Series powdered metal taps as a cost-effective solution for tapping applications in harder materials.
Hainbuch ID Clamping Mandrel Boosts Machining Stability
| Modern Machine Shop
Hainbuch’s Maxxos T-212 mandrel features a hexagonal pyramid clamping interface to increase torque transmission and resistance to vibration.
May 2026: Price Trajectory for All Resins Shifts Sharply Upward
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Shipping disruptions in the Middle East are dramatically affecting global resin trade flows, and rising prices reflect the supply squeeze.
Hexagon Software Enhances Measurement of Complex Geometries
| Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon’s Quindos 2026.1 software features advanced capabilities for CMM monitoring, faster and more intuitive scanning as well as enhanced analysis tools.
Plastics Processing Continues Q1 Momentum in March
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Gardner Business Index sees minor dip in March but ends the quarter with the third consecutive month well above the growth threshold.
#economics
LightForce Orthodontics Metal Bracket Introduces Generative Customization for Individualized Orthodontic Treatment
| Additive Manufacturing
LightForce Orthodontics launches the Lightbracket Metal — a patient-specific 3D printed metal bracket — expanding access to generative braces for 65% of patients who prefer metal options.
Indorama Ventures refuerza posición en resinas con base en shale
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La ventaja de costos de Indorama Ventures frente a productores dependientes de nafta se sustenta en su integración con materias primas de esquisto en Estados Unidos, donde genera aproximadamente el 50 % de sus ingresos. La empresa ajusta la producción y la demanda en tiempo real mediante el modelo S&OE, con la meta de consolidar los márgenes hacia 2028.
Cheers to Sonja Maxfield!
| GROW
Cheers to Sonja Maxfield
I recall returning to GBM over ten years ago
To the Audience Dept. to aid in its workflow
A great team of six ladies on the second floor
Where IT now resides, left out the elevator door
We worked to keep our audience list up to date
Thereby keeping our subscription data great
The occasional potluck luncheon we would host
Or a margarita party as a lark to offer a toast
Sonja Maxfield was an immediate buddy
It certainly helped that she was a wee bit nutty ❤️
We were from the same simpler generation
Long before social media/AI took over the nation
We shared love of all movies Errol Flynn, Cary Grant,
chunky monkey ice cream, Britbox & Robert Plant
Our mothers were native German & Austrian
Although they both embraced most things American
We shared sister names, Lorraine/Loraine
Our fav sibs who’s love/support did not wane
A lifetime ago Sonja had a different role
A National Guard member, taking its physical toll
Her opinions were strong and plentiful
But that’s what made Sonja so delightful
In 2020 when Covid was on overload
Sonja stepped into receptionist mode
One of the few who was in the office day-to-day
Her onsite presence was most appreciated in every way
I’ll miss our Macs’ and Zips’ lunches
But alas, you’re retired now with time in bunches ❤️
See ya soon!
LOCO3 project advances recycling of long carbon fiber/nylon waste for automotive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: TPAC, BaX Composites and Spiral RTC build on low-shear extrusion technology to demonstrate high-rate, cost-effective process chain for auto parts and assess environmental impact.