ICYMI: December 2025 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

Like a sumptuous holiday feast, PT’s readers were served up smorgasbord of content in the final month of 2025. Tuck into the latest articles you might have missed during this festive season.

Reifenhäuser presenta EVO GEN3: más producción, automatización y control de calidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Reifenhäuser presentó en K 2025 la línea EVO GEN3 de película soplada, que alcanza hasta 1,050 kg/h y combina alta productividad, automatización inteligente y control avanzado de calidad.

Relearning Common Courtesies in the Workplace

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

As new members are phased in to the workforce, gentle but firm reminders about workplace etiquette and what is considered respectful behavior can go a long way. 
#workforcedevelopment

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Noviembre - Diciembre 2025 de PT México

| Plastics Technology México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición de noviembre – diciembre 2025 de Plastics Technology México.

Top 10 CompositesWorld plant tours

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

These top-performing plant tour articles shared by CW editors betwen 2023-2025 highlight top industry players’ composites excellence, dedication to innovation and focus on ramping up production.

Tráfico aéreo comercial en México se duplicará en las próximas dos décadas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Un informe de Airbus señala que para acompañar este incremento se prevé que la flota de aviones comerciales necesaria crezca 64 %, con aviones de pasillo único liderando el volumen.

AkzoNobel Invests in €50 million Aerospace Coatings Expansion

| Products Finishing

Through 2030, AkzoNobel is upgrading its Waukegan, Illinois, facility and adding warehouse space in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to improve supply capabilities for aerospace customers.

Canada bitumen carbon fiber facility completes installation of Harper International scientific line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alberta Innovates, as part of its new research center, commissioned and installed Harper’s carbonization line with 3 kilograms/day capacity.

Pro-Set acquires European licensing partner Wessex Resins and Adhesives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.K. player follows Gougeon Brothers acquisition in May, enhancing Pro-Set’s infusion, laminating, tooling, coating and adhesive systems market position.

European Maritime Safety Agency selects Airbus Flexrotor drone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

VTOL uncrewed aerial system will operate maritime surveillance missions for the first time in Europe.

Sandvik Coromant Profiling Geometries Provide Process Security

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant expands its Corocut 2 portfolio with geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that require greater process reliability and productivity. 

Keramikblech oxide CMC to be transferred to Haldenwanger in 2027

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

After 32 years of OCMC leadership, Walter E.C. Pritzkow Spezialkeramik will close at the end of 2027 with all Keramikblech expertise and further development to be delivered by Haldenwanger from 2028 onward.

People in composites: December 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Principle Power, Hydrograph Clean Power, Building Composites LLC, the KraussMaffei Group, Archer Aviation and Anemoi Marine Technologies announce internal changes headed into 2026.

Anemoi rotor sails to help Union Maritime chemical tankers beat IMO 2030 targets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New-build vessels equipped with wind-based composite rotor sails will surpass 20% GHG emission reduction goals during operation.

The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.

Mazak Multitasking Machine Enhances Precision With Grinding Capability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mazak Corp. introduces the Integrex i-350S Neo, combining turning, milling and grinding operations for versatility and efficiency.

Arranca la planeación de NPE2027 tras sorteo de espacios

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS anunció los resultados oficiales de la lotería de selección de espacios para NPE2027, lo que marca el inicio de la planeación del evento.

Centro de mecanizado horizontal DN Solutions NHP 6300 de segunda generación

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La segunda generación del NHP 6300, de DN Solutions, al incorporar mejoras en velocidad, rendimiento y capacidad de integración con automatización, reduce tiempos de ciclo y aumenta la productividad.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 147: 2025 Year End Regulatory Update

David Wynn | Production Machining

A roundup of regulations and proposed rules from Washington D.C. in 2025. PMPA actively lobbies through its PAC and made changes on issues like bonus deprecation, Section 179 expensing and domestic R&D.
#regulations

Multilayer TPC achieves electrically conductive, gas-impermeable fuel cells at 100 microns

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Carbon ID hydrogen fuel cell bipolar plates for aerospace combine contradictory properties for a corrosion-free alternative designed for 1 million m²/year production. 

Twelve Days of Christmas: Moldmaker's Version

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Three AI-crafted '12 Days of Christmas' lyrics, tailored for the moldmaking industry—which is your favorite festive rendition?        

Plastics Technology Takes a ‘Close Up’ Look at Technology in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Every month PT’s editors take a deeper dive on new technologies that seek to shape the future of plastics recycling in materials, recycling, extrusion, injection molding, blow molding and more.