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. 

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.

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.

Ceratizit Solid Carbide Drill Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit USA introduces the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, offering versatile solutions for high-performance drilling across multiple materials with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendliness.

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?        

AkzoNobel Completes Sale of India Business Unit to JSW Group

| Products Finishing

Akzo Nobel N.V. finalizes the divestiture of Akzo Nobel India Ltd. as part of its 2024 strategic portfolio review.  

Congreso CDMX y ECOCE firman convenio de economía circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ECOCE y el Congreso de la Ciudad de México firmaron un convenio para impulsar la gestión integral de residuos y la economía circular.

Fresas Ceratizit MonsterMill ISO-S para aleaciones de níquel

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La gama MonsterMill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incluye fresas de cuatro, cinco y seis filos para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel, titanio y fundición, con geometrías que reducen vibraciones y calor.

AI-Powered Quoting System Improves Moldmaking Estimation Process

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Z-FASTQ industry-specific quoting software learns from shop data to deliver high accuracy and efficiency.

ABB abrirá una nueva planta de switchboards en Monterrey para atender la demanda de centros de datos e infraestructura crítica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva instalación, de más de 21,700 m², comenzará operaciones en el cuarto trimestre de 2026 y generará 300 empleos especializados en el área metropolitana de Monterrey.

Biocomposites demonstrated as drop-in material option for truck interiors

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Ongoing trials from Volvo Trucks with Forvia Group and subsidiary Materi’Act aim to prove out and commercialize biocomposites made from waste oyster shells for future long-haul truck platforms.

Valmet to Acquire Severn Group

| Valve Magazine

The acquisition covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies and LB Bentley. 

PT’s Tips & Techniques in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Industry experts shared their insights into all types of plastics processing related problems in 2025. Take a look at some teachable moments from the last 12 months.

A Moldmaker's Night Before Christmas: Industry Edition

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This fun, AI-generated poem celebrates the moldmaking industry and the spirit of Christmas. With a nod to the dedication of moldmakers and engineers, it offers a festive take on the challenges of meeting deadlines and striving for perfection—because even during the holidays, the cycle never truly stops.        

A Century of Innovation in Automated Coating Solutions

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Since 1925, Sprimag has evolved from early spray-gun innovation to turnkey surface finishing systems for global manufacturers.

The Rise of Humanoids: Robots Enter a New Era of Versatility

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

While robots are traditionally designed for specific tasks, the industry is moving toward a future where the robots you see on the factory floor are also the ones in your home.   

Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.

Guadalajara: estudiantes diseñan un circuito integrado para proyecto de semiconductores

| Modern Machine Shop México

Un grupo de estudiantes diseñó un convertidor analógico-digital que permite conectarse a cualquier microcontrolador para aplicaciones de automatización.

Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year. 

FloWorks Acquires Cranford Equipment

| Valve Magazine

This marks the seventh acquisition by FloWorks under Wynnchurch ownership.

Stäubli Merges U.S. Operations

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities.
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FARO Launches HandyScan Black Elite 3D Scanner

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

FARO says the HandyScan Black Elite is a metrology-grade scanner that provides accuracy, speed and ease of use across a variety of part sizes, materials and finishes.