Walter Solid Carbide Drill Expands Deep Hole Drilling Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC adds new lengths to the Drivox-tec Ikon DD170 Supreme solid carbide drill range for improved process reliability in soft materials.

Polyshot Announces Strategic Partnership with Witosa GmbH to Bring Advanced Hot Runner Systems to North America

| MoldMaking Technology

Polyshot, a provider of hot runner systems and injection molding solutions in the United States, is proud to announce a new partnership with Witosa GmbH.

Michelman introduces single sizing solution for chopped, continuous fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Michelman highlights the Hydrosize 1202 sizing system for simplified composites operations, as well as UHMWPE binders and high-temp sizing development programs.

Double-belt press process supports natural fiber impregnation in VIBRIO project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AZL Aachen implements vibration in double-belt press processes for bike saddle shell production, enhancing impregnation and boosting NFRP bending strength from 145 MPa to 484 MPa. 

Belotti, Moi Composites launch hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing centers for thermoset composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Printing of rigid, thermoset composites with up to 45% fiber can be paused and restarted or added to functionalize prebuilt surfaces and are easily machined with full range of Belotti CNC centers, including as a retrofit option.

Archer selects Bristol as home of UK Engineering Hub

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.K. engineering hub will support some of the company’s engineering initiatives in commercial and defense sectors.

James Cropper Vectis platform enables industrial-scale aligned fiber nonwovens

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vectis moves aligned nonwoven materials from niche experimentation into industrial composite programs, achieving the Unimat product that delivers directional performance, formability and circular material pathways.  

Composites sustainability wins: CDP recognition, EcoVadis Gold, site decarbonization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Daher Group, Gurit, Shawmut Corp. and INEOS continue to strive for environmental transparency, emissions decarbonization and energy reduction.

Orbex releases Prime rocket assembly images as business faces closure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The British satellite launch provider highlights its eco-friendly microlauncher assembly, a testament to progress amid insolvency.

Climate Impulse project reaches milestone success with main wing spar testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Composite wing spar triumphs in ultimate load test, validating composite design and next steps for green hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2028.

Bridging the Blue-Collar Skills Shortage

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

With recent investment in the manufacturing industry, the skilled labor shortage is becoming more acute. A new AI-powered platform can help manufacturers find workers in unexpected places.
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Kaneka BMI material attains >25% lead time, >20% tool cost reductions in Janicki evaluations

David Leach | CompositesWorld

Process evaluations find that novel BMI polymer chemistry addresses longstanding manufacturing challenges of BMI tooling prepregs while maintaining high temperature performance and durability.

Understanding the $155 Million National Labs Steel Project: Why It Matters

Miles Free | Production Machining

Tasking the right people for a job leads to organizational excellence. 

INA: certidumbre comercial es clave para la cadena automotriz de Norteamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes destaca la importancia de fortalecer la integración productiva regional, preservar unas reglas comerciales estables y garantizar unas condiciones de certidumbre para la inversión.

Protecting Plating Operations: Why Secondary Containment Liners Are Essential

| Products Finishing

Secondary containment liners safeguard plating operations, creating strategies for compliance, spill response and uninterrupted productivity.

Get to Know Lethiguel USA

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Advanced Cooling Technology for Molds - Booth 239

Bay Plastics Expands Pelletizer Rotor and Feedroll Pickup Service

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Strand pelletizer rotor sharpening and feedroll recovery expands to Georgia and Tennessee. New Atlanta warehouse promises customer convenience and speed.

Get to Know LS Mtron Injection Molding Machinery

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All-Electric Injection Molding Machines

Vecoplan Announces New CEO

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Ralf Guckert will lead German shredding equipment manufacturer.

Get to Know Maguire Products

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Blending and Material Handling Systems – Booth 921  

Gestión de moldes de Progressive Components evoluciona con ProFile v5

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma unificada ProFile v5 integra conectividad por API con MES, ERP y herramientas de reporte, y añade “salud del molde” con indicadores porcentuales y código de color para planificar mantenimiento y evitar paros imprevistos.

Get to Know Main Tech America Inc.

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Conveying and Treatment Systems - Booth 800