Albany Engineered Composites highlights production-ready composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Albany highlights its expanding role in delivering composites solutions as a partner in aerospace and defense programs.

Nuevos grados de PA66 no halogenada de Asahi Kasei

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Asahi Kasei demuestra las ventajas de los compuestos LEONA FR en Expo Plásticos: alta resistencia a la flama, propiedades mecánicas estables y marcado láser para trazabilidad.

French Coupling System Facilitates Mold Temperature Control

| MoldMaking Technology

HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG introduces the Z8012 French Coupling System featuring Push-Lok technology and expanded Ø5 temperature control system.

Thermoplastic Powder Provides Impact, Scratch Resistance

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Thermoplastic powder coating delivers impact-resistant, weather-proof solutions for sporting goods and beyond.

Emotiv Mobility inaugura instalaciones en Monterrey

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una nueva oficina y una planta de manufactura Emotiv Mobility busca fortalecer su capacidad operativa en México y Norteamérica.

Interpon Joins NATSPEC to Simplify Compliant Powder Coatings Specification Across Australia

| Products Finishing

Partnership integrates AkzoNobel brand’s architectural powder coatings into the region’s national specification system, helping architects specify with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.

Haidlmair adquiere TFM y amplía su producción de moldes de inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Haidlmair adquirió TFM – Technologie für Metallbearbeitung para integrar la producción de moldes de inyección de hasta 5 toneladas y ampliar sus capacidades de mecanizado CNC y de electroerosión.

Sandvik Coromant Taps Enable Uninterrupted, Precision Threading

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The CoroTap 100 series of straight-flute cut taps features a high-performance, chipbreaking design that reduces production interruptions and eliminates the need for manual chip removal.

FLASH-COMP project validates integration readiness for more intelligent, defect-free LRI approach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Consolidation of sensing integration, synchronized data acquisition and geometry-aware physical/digital interfacing within a controlled but representative LRI context completes critical step toward deployment under real production conditions.

Sky Advanced Materials appoints Matrix Composite Materials as U.K. distributor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sky boosts access to its lightweight multiaxial carbon fiber fabric reinforcements.

North Technology Group opens applications for Graduate Program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Global two-year rotational program across Southern Spars, Future Fibres, Hall Spars and RigPro is open to graduates ready to build a career within a globally recognized group of marine engineering brands.

SHD launches MTC700 toughened epoxy prepreg with versatile processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Based on customer requests, MTC700’s high toughness, thermal capability up to 200°C and dual-cure profile meets the needs of modern motorsport and high-performance manufacturers.

Plyable exhibition underpins extensive tooling, parts consultancy expertise

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: The team’s custom-built SaaS platform, vetted team and design challenge experience ensures a rapid and streamlined end-to-end design manufacturing process.

American Magic uses phased array NDT to safeguard composite boat performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With the implementation of Evident Scientific tools and systems, the sailing team has improved its in-house inspection capabilities and reduced costly delays.

SPE Automotive opens nominations for Hall of Fame, Most Innovative Use of Plastics awards

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 55th Awards Gala, taking place Nov. 4, 2026, is open for those interested in submitting winning automotive parts highlighting the game-changing aspect of plastics and polymeric materials.

CONTRAX Austin 2026 Registration Opens

| Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturing parts and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain can register to attend the debut event June 24-25 for free. On exhibit: North America’s top industrial parts producers and service providers.

L&L Products engineers foam core, thermoplastic adhesives and tailored composite solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Whether designing for efficiency, durability, workers safety or sustainability, L&L products like InsituCore and T-Link aim to push strength, weight and flexibility boundaries.

The Many Causes of Flash

| MoldMaking Technology

Flash often has several causes working together, which makes it tough to pinpoint and solve.

Surface Finishing Is The Hidden Power Behind Modern Manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | Manufacturing Connected

The right finish influences quality, efficiency and long-term value across industries.

Inyección de pared delgada: innovación de Haitian

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Haitian presenta en Expo Plásticos las máquinas MA700HPRO y HA2500, soluciones de alta velocidad para empaques de pared delgada y preformas de PET.

The technical edge behind one-piece carbon fiber wheels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Among the more obvious lightweight and seamless construction advantages, one-piece automotive composite wheels delivers a host of other benefits, though there still remain some barriers to their scaled production.

Plastic Additives and Fillers for Wear and Friction Applications: Part 2

| Plastics Technology

How can additives and fillers be deployed to augment the wear and friction capabilities of the base polymer, and what are the potential pitfalls for each?