Composites Innovation Event spotlights composites for challenging environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Composites United and CompositesNL event May 20-21, 2026, will provide a cross-sector look at emerging composite materials and manufacturing technologies through a series of presentations, programming and tours.

The Underappreciated Mounting Kit — Revisited

| Valve Magazine

Why engineered mounting kits are critical to valve automation integrity. 

MMT Chats: A Standout Apprentice Toolmaker Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Sarah Morgan, a natural talent from a trades family, excels in her third-year apprenticeship at R&D Leverage, mastering machining, project management and inspiring the next generation.

Nuevo cabezal de extrusión KM-3L RK, de KraussMaffei

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema permite procesar PVC reciclado posconsumo sin comprometer el desempeño del producto final.

Artificial Intelligence Approaches Expedite Engineering Workflows

Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected

Machine learning models narrow down solutions in synthesis, compounding, product design, and more.

3D Printed Aircraft Hinge from Recycled Titanium: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

The flight-tested, 3D printed hinge in this week’s Pic is made from recycled titanium, which was recovered from a decomissioned aircraft.

Shell Adds Rotational Molding Capacity at Keystone State Site

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Shell Polymers enhances rotational molding by bringing a Smart Machine 2.8 in-house, with an eye toward advancing testing and collaboration opportunities.

ECOCE impulsa el reciclaje en los eventos del Mundial

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La iniciativa de ECOCE busca promover la economía circular y fortalecer la participación ciudadana en la correcta separación de residuos.  

Episode 65: An Interview With Sheila LaMothe, CCAI

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

How CCAI's Women in Finishing Forum is empowering women and educating the next generation of finishing industry leaders.  

EnviroTech Europe is Appointed U.K. Distributor for Richard Geiss Products

| Products Finishing

Sustainable surface cleaning products like Geiss Per CPS and RG Cleaner 63 that support general industrial and precision engineering cleaning are now available through EnviroTech.  

Exportaciones de los estados crecieron 13.8 % en el cuarto trimestre de 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las exportaciones manufactureras representaron el 93.6 % del valor total exportado por las entidades federativas.

Importación de moldes en México crece en enero de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según datos del Cubo de Información de Comercio Exterior el valor de importación de moldes para inyección de plásticos registró un avance mensual de 4.5 % en enero de este año.

Fresas integrales de carburo GoMill Pro de Kennametal para mecanizado versátil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma GoMill Pro está orientada a ofrecer una solución equilibrada entre desempeño, versatilidad y eficiencia de costos.

Guill Tool presenta troquel para extrusión de tubos de drenaje médico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología elimina procesos de ensamblaje, reduciendo costos y mejorando la eficiencia en la fabricación de tubos de drenaje.  

Hosokawa Alpine presenta soluciones digitales para líneas de película soplada

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema ExVis, de Hosokawa Alpine, simplifica el arranque y los cambios de formato mediante parámetros preconfigurados y automatización avanzada.

AI Tools Let Engineering Teams Explore More Paths Faster, Leading to Better Outcomes

Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected

Machine learning is for more than chatbots.

Haddy demonstrates agile LFAM production with LPUSV maritime project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: A functional, testable 3D printed carbon fiber semi-submersible vessel developed by HavocAI went from design to sea trial in just 9 days. 

SENW quartz fiber nonwovens offer high-temp, dielectric performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Quartz fibers and their high-purity silica composition, optimal dielectric properties and resistance to extreme temperatures are emerging as key solutions for demanding environments.

Swiss researchers develop Matrix First concept for 3D printed continuous fiber ceramic structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Novel manufacturing approach designs internal channels within a 3D printed ceramic architecture for continuous fibers, rethinking how lightweight composite parts can be achieved.

Advanced Carbons Council 2026 report maps global graphene industry

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Comprehensive report addresses the state of the graphene industry including detailed data on 194 market players, and strategic analyses on its evolution, barriers and future.

Beyond Gravity composites expertise aid NASA Artemis II mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Universal stage adapter and solar array drive mechanism components development and delivery provide significant power supply contributions to the Orion spacecraft leading up to its planned April launch.

Airbus doubles down in India with Bengaluru technology center

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 5,000-employee facility provides the necessary scale and headroom for the rapid growth Airbus envisions for the region, consolidating engineering and innovation, digital, customer services and procurement under one roof.