De plástico a medicina: innovación con PET reciclado
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Investigadores lograron convertir botellas de PET posconsumo en L-DOPA, un fármaco clave en la lucha contra el párkinson.
SMMT urges EU to amend Made in Europe rules to protect U.K. auto trade
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SMMT says U.K.-built vehicles, parts and batteries must be treated as equivalent under “Made in Europe” to safeguard jobs, investment and supply chain resilience.
The state of composites: CW's JEC 2026 recap
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From circularity and high-rate manufacturing to key trends that are building momentum, the CW editorial team tells a story of what they saw and where the composites industry may be headed.
SMM Composites produced 54 high-performance CFRP parts for Computed Wing Sail in weeks
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Maximum stiffness, long-term structural reliability was achieved using six-cavity infusion mold for omegas, large-scale 3D printing and pinpoint machining for highest quality with low lead times.
SPE ACCE 2026 calls for innovative parts nominations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Any registered conference participant is able to enter prototype or production composite parts by July 30, 2026, for a chance to win awards in materials and process innovation categories.
Janicki unveils major multistate expansion plan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Janicki announces growth in Washington and Utah with more than 270,000 square feet of new space and 250+ jobs, plus potential for 1 million square feet in Idaho or Montana to meet aerospace and defense demands.
Air Liquide to Invest $350M in Louisiana
| Valve Magazine
Effort to support steel industry and strengthen the company’s footprint.
Megawatt-class H2 turboprop engine completes maiden flight in China
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Aero Engine Corp. of China (AECC)-developed, hydrogen-fueled AEP100 powered a 7.5-ton unmanned cargo aircraft for 36-kilometer, 220 kilometer/hour flight.
China Jushi opens 100,000-ton electronics-grade fiberglass plant
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Zero-carbon smart manufacturing facility supporting high-end services and auto electronics is expected to increase Jushi’s global market stake by 4%.
#electronics
Piper Aircraft introduces composite seven-blade MT-Propeller as factory option for M700 Fury
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Designed by MT-Propeller with advanced composite materials and aerodynamic efficiency, the propeller offers improvements including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate and a quieter cabin.
REGENT Seaglider autonomous drone, Squire, completes first ground-effect test flight
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
One of REGENT Defense’s portfolio of hydrofoiling seaglider marine craft designed for military use, Squire flies below radar targeting 70-knot speeds, 50-pound payload and range of 100 nautical miles.
BMF Introduces microArch S150 Series for High-Speed Micro-Precision Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series photopolymerization printers, providing 25-micron resolution and intuitive operation for applications in microfluidics, fiber optics and biomedical devices.
Starrag Machining Solutions Enable Efficient Processing of Complex Components
| Modern Machine Shop
Starrag’s provides solutions for aluminum, titanium, steel and cast iron applications with large-format workpieces.
SC Johnson y KidZania lanzan experiencia sobre reciclaje
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
SC Johnson y KidZania inauguraron una planta de reciclaje educativa para fomentar la conciencia ambiental desde la infancia.
Spiral launches AR-powered spatial inspection platform for composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Roboscope is an iPhone-based system that replaces paper logs with spatially anchored digital defect records on wind turbine blades and large composite parts.
Episode 55: Dave Noblin, Greene Tweed
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Explore how thermoplastic composites enhance rotating equipment in aerospace and industrial sectors, offering improved wear resistance, efficiency and longevity over metals.
People-Powered Digital Transformation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Success in moldmaking's digital shift depends more on getting people on board than implementing technology.
#workforcedevelopment
Flat- vs. Round-Fiber Reinforcement: A Growing Option for High-Performance Parts
| Plastics Technology
New production technologies have made flat-fiber discontinuous reinforced composites more readily available, expanding designer and processor toolkits.
SPE Extrusion Holding Process Optimization Conference
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Extrusion Division’s event slated for June 16-18 in Montreal.
Single Pair Ethernet Provides a Single Digital Communication Technology for Industry
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.
Developing and Characterizing an Advanced Passivation System
| Products Finishing
Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. has developed a passivation with reduced chromium content based on chromium III and zirconium.
FEMIA participa en MRO Americas 2026
| Modern Machine Shop México
La participación de FEMIA en MRO Americas 2026 se enmarca en la estrategia nacional de desarrollo industrial impulsada por el Gobierno de México a través del Plan México.