Zimmermann Portal Milling Machine Enables High-Precision Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

Zimmermann Inc. introduces the FZG gantry-type milling machine designed for processing large complex components with tight tolerances and efficiency.

Let's Take a Deep Dive Into Reactive Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

Versatile process offers many benefits, enabling modification to enhance the value of polyolefins, but inherent risks in REX require safety precautions.

Coexpair will deliver advanced hot press for Safran new composites development lab

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Advanced system will be used to develop next-gen thermoset and thermoplastic engine components using RTM, SQRTM, compression molding plus thermoplastic consolidation and hot forming processes.  

SHD launches MTC521FR flame‑retardant clear epoxy prepreg

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SHD Composites, a Cambium company, has launched MTC521FR, a new flame-retardant clear epoxy prepreg engineered for visually critical carbon fiber components requiring certified fire performance.

Xaloy Acquires Maxi Melt

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Xaloy expands European market presence with purchase of Italian supplier of plasticating components.  

Mold-Masters presenta celda Integra para inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema, desarrollado por Mold-Masters y Primaform, elimina el canal frío, optimiza el uso de la resina y reduce los desperdicios.

Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing

Jim Callari | Additive Manufacturing

Thermoforming specialist Lindar applies pellet extrusion and SLS 3D printing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures. 

Physical AI Arrives on the Shop Floor

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Automation has long struggled with high-mix manufacturing, and AI has promised to address that challenge.

Topsun anuncia inversión de 55 millones de dólares en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa automotriz Topsun instalará una nueva operación en el Parque Industrial PILBA, en León (Guanajuato), con una inversión de 55 millones de dólares que contempla la generación de 800 empleos.

Escariador de doble piloto para control dimensional en barrenos profundos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Double Pilot Reamer, de Star Cutter Company, es un escariador concebido para operaciones de barreno profundo.

Events and the Industrial Purchase Process

| Gardner Web

In this first of a multi-part series examining trends, tactics, and takeaways revealed in the Industrial Buying Influence report, we look at the role of events in the industrial purchase process and share strategies and best practices for finding the biggest ROI from your event marketing strategy.

En Estados Unidos, PACK Act busca ordenar normas de reciclabilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Plastics Industry Association respalda esta iniciativa que pretende unificar los criterios de reciclabilidad y de etiquetado ambiental.

Umicore Introduces Auruna 8000 as Part of Hard Gold Plating Portfolio Expansion

| Products Finishing

The high-speed electrolyte has been added to the company’s existing range of sustainable gold-iron electrolytes, providing high deposition rates and optimal coating characteristics for selective and reel-to-reel applications.

Slack & Parr high-precision metering pumps commissioned for new carbon fiber plant in India

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The U.K. company has been commissioned to deliver 21 acrylic metering pumps for the production of PAN precursor. 

Parcours launches premium bicycle wheels incorporating rCF

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

In collaboration with Lineat Composites, Parcours’ Strade GT wheels are manufactured in part with VibraCORE, a vibration-damping material integrating aligned reclaimed carbon fibers.

Carbon Revolution enters Voluntary Administration

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The CFRP wheel manufacturer reports it has entered a financial restructuring of its business in Australia.

Tricel Group acquires Matrix Composite Materials

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The acquisition expands Bristol, U.K.-based Tricel Group’s advanced composites distribution. 

IACMI accepting nominations for Rising Star award

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Part of IACMI’s “Make It In America” initiative, the awards highlight early career professionals in composites manufacturing. Nominations open until April 29.

Automation in Motion: Rethinking Roll Handling for Flexible Film Processors

| Plastics Technology

Learn how to overcome roll-handling bottlenecks in film processing with AMRs, robotics and integrated systems that enhance efficiency and safety.

Composites End Markets: Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (2026)

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Market outlook highlights commercial, defense and bizjet upturn, shift to Asia/rise of India while supply chain struggles to meet rate, AAM begins pivot toward commercial routes plus trends in civil UAS, electric aircraft and the latest in composites developments.

Progressive lanza Mold Cylinders compatibles con estándares NFPA

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva línea de cilindros de Progressive Components optimiza la operación de moldes al ofrecer mayor durabilidad y un mejor sellado.

Durable Tooling Cuts Cycle Times for Tough Turn-Peeling Job

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.