Borealis Invests 49 Million Euros in Borstar Nextension PP Technology

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Technology for polypropylene from single site catalyst expected to yield high performance monomaterials. 

Dürr Builds AI-Focused, Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi EV Brand CEER

| Products Finishing

Dürr’s sustainable paint shop is transforming CEER’s EV manufacturing with zero-overspray tech, electric purification and modular AI systems that slash energy use and boost customization.

Silicon Carbide Static Chemical Mixer: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A static mixer gets an upgrade in both design and material in this week's Pic.

Cinco pilares para fortalecer a la industria de Nuevo León

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Cámara de la Industria de Transformación de Nuevo León hizo un llamado urgente para apoyar a las pymes que enfrentan un entorno adverso y propuso programas de capacitación, financiamiento y vinculación con cadenas de valor.

Why Attend PTXPO 2026?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO delivers moldmaking-focused exhibits, live demos, expert insights, networking, hands-on learning and experiences designed to help teams grow and compete.

Avient demonstrates sustainable composite materials development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Avient's high-strength, lightweight thermoplastic and thermoset composites, including flame-retardant panels and ballistic-resistant materials, are designed for a range of industries and applications.

MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2025 Apprentice of the Year

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Nick Paxton, Apprentice of the Year, discovered moldmaking through family legacy and champions apprenticeships amid manufacturing's critical skills shortage.
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Nueva versión 2025.08 de ModuleWorks incrementa eficiencia y seguridad en manufactura digital

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La actualización del software incluye algoritmos de desbaste inteligente, control dinámico de avances y visualización acelerada en GPU para optimizar tiempos de ciclo, calidad de piezas y seguridad de procesos.

Nammo partners with USA Skeleton for high-tech sleds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Nammo Composite Solutions teams up with USA Bobsled & Skeleton to craft advanced carbon fiber components for Skeleton sleds, bringing aerospace precision to the ice.

Firefly upgrades Alpha rocket to Block II for more responsive space missions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Block II configuration for Alpha includes enhanced length, stronger composite structures build, better thermal protection systems and in-house batteries and avionics.

Boeing, Joby leaders speak at SAMPE 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Discover insights from open keynote speaker Dr. Bill Carter of Boeing and award keynote speaker Delphine Turpin of Joby Aviation on advancing composites, manufacturing and aerospace innovation at SAMPE 2026 in Seattle. 

Click Bond unites bonding science, fastening innovation with Brighton Science acquisition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Click Bond expands its ability to deliver measurable, scientific confidence from surface to structure.

Fiberglass Victoria repairs critical tsunami detection network infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Australian fiberglass company doesn’t take shortcuts restoring a structure that has to handle harsh environments with zero margin for failure.

Albany Engineered Composites partners with Astris AI for defense-grade generative AI deployment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flagship collaboration establishes blueprint for strengthening AES’ delivery of 3D woven composite replacements for critical titanium structures, and the U.S. supply chain as a whole, through secure, scalable AI.

ACS, FOL partner to revive Italian racing brand Promec

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Italian firms join forces to relaunch historic motorsport icon Promec, unveiling the PJ26 carbon fiber racing car for hill climb glory.

Saertex expands composites reach with NCF facility in China

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Saertex Group boosts presence in Asia with Saertex SCF China Ltd. in Pinghu, set to produce advanced carbon fiber textiles for wind, auto and aerospace starting March 2026.

Toray shows carbon fiber CO₂ separation membrane cuts biogas purification costs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In a 1-year trial with a sewage plant company, Toray’s CO2 separation membrane demonstrated 70% lower moisture removal costs, paving the way for scalable biogas purification.

Episode 64: An Interview With Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Expertise on blasting media selection, automation in blast rooms, and the cost-saving power of reclaimable abrasives.

Enhancing Efficiency and Quality in Large Format Polymer AM

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon launches the HT601P-2 CO2 PBF system, enhancing efficiency and quality in large-format polymer AM. Engineered for consistency: The company says the machine achieves less than 5% mechanical variation. 

Improving Steel Machinability

| Production Machining

The M-Steel treatment can be applied to any steel grade to improve its machinability while potentially providing production cost savings.

Tornos Fryer ET-LC ofrecen alta rigidez para mecanizado de piezas grandes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie Easy Turn ET-LC, de Fryer, diseñada para mecanizado de lotes pequeños, combina rigidez estructural, facilidad de operación y flexibilidad de programación.

La gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026 arranca con foco en IA

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un conversatorio en Monterrey abre la Gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026, enfocada en el liderazgo femenino y la innovación industrial.