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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

SPE Extrusion Holding Process Optimization Conference

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Extrusion Division’s event slated for June 16-18 in Montreal.  

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.

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.

Máquinas de medición por coordenadas para componentes de gran tamaño

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las CMM Maxima y Maxima R, de LK Metrology, están diseñadas para medición precisa de piezas pesadas y complejas.

Kyocera Threading Tools Provide Efficient Production of Small Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

The TW Series of thread whirling tools is engineered for Swiss-type lathes and supports a wide range of thread forms.

DLR demonstrates crashworthy composite eVTOL for emergency urban operations

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The multi-department project developed airframe structure and safe battery integration, combining an optimized, crash-safe structural design with low-waste, lightweight composite production processes.

VAC Innovation becomes U.K. distributor for Toray AmberTool HX56

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Low-temp curing tooling prepreg distribution is the latest addition to VAC’s expanding range of composite processing materials and solutions.

Reinforce3D, 3Dees Industries opens gateway to industrial CFIP adoption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

At the core of this internal reinforcement technology and hands-on AM experience combination is a shift in how fiber reinforcement is applied, targeting more practical adoption, real use cases and measurable performance gains.

JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.

Multiplicadores de velocidad para operaciones en torno

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los speed increasers Heimatec permiten alcanzar hasta 48,000 rpm en tornos con herramienta motorizada y máquinas tipo suizo.

UBE y BARplast sellan alianza en poliimidas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las dos compañías firmaron un acuerdo para distribuir poliimidas de alto desempeño en Norteamérica.  

Structural Marine Component Printed Using LFAM: Pic of the Week

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

This week, LFAM plays a major role in producing a lightweight structural component made from 70% recycled material for a 43-foot catamaran. 

Managing Workforce Transitions: How Manufacturing Can Navigate Retirements and Life Changes

Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected

As baby boomers retire and employees face personal challenges, manufacturers need effective succession planning and supportive workplace policies to maintain operations.
#workforcedevelopment

Leistritz integra reciclaje y compounding en una etapa

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Leistritz presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 extrusoras de doble husillo para integrar reciclaje y compounding en un solo proceso.

NGR presenta sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM NGR presenta el sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para procesar materiales plásticos con alta humedad y baja densidad.