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Starlinger destaca en PRL 2026 soluciones para reciclaje grado alimenticio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La propuesta de Starlinger combina sus tecnologías recoSTAR dynamic art, viscoZERO y PCUplus para lograr reciclaje grado alimenticio en múltiples polímeros.
Industry Report: Resilient Mold Trade with Winners and Losers
| MoldMaking Technology
One year after tariffs, the U.S. moldmaking industry gains revenue and reshoring, but global supply chains and contracts limit import reduction.
#economics #regulations
Horn Slot Broaching System Expands Capabilities for Small Diameters
| Modern Machine Shop
Horn introduces Type 117 inserts for internal diameters starting at 9 mm, providing sustainability with reduced carbide content and lower cost per cutting edge.
Fluido de mecanizado biosintético para materiales de alta exigencia
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Renewable Lubricants presenta Bio-SynXtra, un aceite biodegradable formulado para operaciones en acero inoxidable y superaleaciones.
HMG Paints' Acrythane 4G Supports Heavy-Duty Commercial Transport Coating Refurbishment
| Products Finishing
Collaboration between HMG Paints and its long-term distributor Mallaband Factors restored durability and visual excellence to Scania 560, a vehicle by Burrow Fabrications.
Braided CF/LMPAEK tube system reduces liquid hydrogen fuel line weight by 50-60%
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Herone GmbH’s automated technology, combining tape braiding and press molding, produces lightweight, unitized TPC cryogenic fuel lines for applications like liquid hydrogen aircraft propulsion systems and space launchers.
Dow nombra a Karen Carter como nueva directora ejecutiva
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Karen Carter, con más de 30 años en Dow, asumirá el liderazgo a partir de julio de 2026.
Elmet Technologies Granted U.S. Patent for Refractory Metal Additive Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
The patent covers the production of highly floable, densified composite particles through advanced spray drying and optional plasma densification. The impact: This solution addresses challenges in producing uniform refractory metal powders, enabling complex components for aerospace, defense and industrial uses.
NASF/AESF #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q2)
| Products Finishing
Quarter two continues project efforts to develop small rotating disk electrodes and an experimental platform to allow studies using a small volume of electrolytes, as well as student recruitment and training for the project.
Toray Composite Materials America and Syensqo sign long-term aerospace carbon fiber supply agreement
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Five-year agreement aims to enhance supply stability and resilience across aircraft, space and defense, strengthening global supply chain for long-term market growth.
Nova Carbon, Safran partner to recycle carbon fiber production scrap
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The French recyclng startup Nova Carbon realigns carbon fiber scraps and transforms them into usable textiles.
MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator announces 2026 cohort
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Selected companies Gurit, Mobyfly and nlcomp will be supported with life cycle assessment tools, expertise and networking access.
DLR publishes findings from CMC forebody for hypersonic sounding rocket STORT
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: In a published paper, the Institute of Structures and Design presents the design approach it took to achieve the payload forebody’s CMC-based TPS.
Engel develops automated high-rate process for TPC drone blades
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Thermoplastic composite UD tapes placed along load paths and overmolded in a single cycle achieve lightweight structure with functional integration, ready for mass production.
BLADE2CIRC project advances reversible polymers, bio-based fibers and enzymatic recycling
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
As project coordinator, Aitiip will lead the consortium to increasingly focus on validation and demonstration of more sustainable composites for the wind energy sector.
Norco supports XOCEAN production of uncrewed surface vessels
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Norco provided manufacturing expertise in lightweight resin infused composite structures, aiding in design for manufacture, tool design and material selection to optimize production for series manufacturing.
To Reclaim Powder or To Not
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Learn to calculate ROI for high-tech powder coating booths using example data on overspray reclaim, color changes and production efficiency.
México busca aprovechar el valor económico de los residuos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial y Semarnat impulsan estrategias para acelerar la transición hacia una economía circular en el país.
Okuma recibe reconocimientos por su programa de formación en CNC
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El programa Okuma Machine Tool Academy, desarrollado junto con Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, fue distinguido por su enfoque en capacitación técnica avanzada para la industria manufacturera.
MAG Automotive HMC Provides Precise, Reliable Performance
| MoldMaking Technology
MAG Automotive’s Specht 500 NG HMC is designed and built in Detroit for demanding production environments.
Europe’s composites market trajectory
| CompositesWorld
The AVK’s latest report shows a decline in European composites production, hampered by overall economic weakness plus a specific crisis in automotive and a shift toward Asia, yet global demand for composites continues to increase and opportunities for growth exist, requiring new strategies.
Leadtime Leaders: 20 Years of Raising the Bar in Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
At PTXPO 2026, we celebrated two decades of Leadtime Leaders — mold builders who set the standard through skilled teams, smart technology and relentless improvement in a competitive global market.