People in composites: February 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New hires and promotions serving the composites industry have been announced by Composites One, Cygnet Texkimp, AOC, Radia, Anemoi and KraussMaffei.

Caracol demonstrates how robotic LFAM is shaping global mobility applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Caracol is hosting a panel discussion on composites manufacturing for the mobility industry and displaying projects designed for trains, racing cars and yachts.

Methods Machine Tools Appoints VP of Aftermarket

| Production Machining

Methods Machine Tools Inc. hires Jon Casten to lead post-sale operations and enhance customer support.

ISTMA amplía alianzas y lanza iniciativas estratégicas para impulsar a la industria de herramentales

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

ISTMA llevó a cabo su Asamblea General Mundial, donde se aprobaron los informes de gestión y el plan de actividades 2026.

Studer Motion Meeting 2026 Emphasizes Strong Foundations

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

At its 2026 Motion Meeting, Studer celebrated 50 years of its machine foundations, plus a new inexpensive machine and a thriving apprenticeship program. Read on to learn what machine shops can take away from the event.

Kyocera lanza nuevos grados de carburo CVD para mecanizado de hierro fundido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los grados CA410K y CA415K, de Kyocera, ofrecen resistencia al desgaste y estabilidad en operaciones continuas e interrumpidas de mecanizado de hierro fundido.

MGS Acquires European Medical Injection Molder Knudsen Plast

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Deal enhances MGS' ability to support European customers with expanded cleanroom capacity, injection molding expertise and regional supply chain access.

Herramientas que dominan el reto del mecanizado difícil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Este artículo presenta una guía práctica para seleccionar herramientas de corte al mecanizar materiales complejos, con criterios aplicables en taller y ejemplos de seis fabricantes.

ChemQuest Celebrates 50 Years, Unites Lab Capabilities for Next-Level Client Support

| Products Finishing

Over the years, the consulting firm has become a trusted provider for clients spanning the specialty chemicals and formulated products value chain, with plans to continue enhancing its R&D resources.  

FibreCoat unveils EV battery case featuring AluCoat aluminum-coated fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: FibreCoat and partners Coleitec and Forward Engineering display an HP-RTM-processed prototype that successfully validates industrial readiness.

TeXtreme | Oxeon AB Wide Spread Tow UD Tapes achieve thinner laminates, direct integration

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Learn more about the company’s UD tape technology that produces thinner laminates, achieves enhanced mechanical performance and simplifies UD production using existing infrastructure.

Emuge-Franken Tools Produce Self-Locking Threads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Emuge-Franken’s Threads-All / Aero Self-Lock Thread Mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth and a TiAlN-T46 coating, making them well suited for demanding industry applications such as aerospace.

Tooling Excellence Drives Sustainability and Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Proactive in-house mold maintenance extends tool life beyond industry standards, reducing waste while delivering exceptional precision, efficiency and long-term value for customers.

Laser PET Preform Heating Proves Itself at Refresco

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

After a year in production, a major bottler and one of the first users of Sidel’s new laser heating technology validates its quality and productivity advantages.

How Small and Midsized Injection Molders Can Increase Efficiency and Protect Margins

| Plastics Technology

Injection molding profitability won’t be determined by who owns the newest equipment, but by who executes fundamentals with discipline — standardized startups, visible downtime and root‑cause process control.

ZAG UBAC 95 touring ski goes bio-based with Sicomin SR GreenPoxy80

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborating with Sicomin since 2015, ZAG Ski’s progressive redesigns have resulted in a prototype product that features 80% bio-based content and is compatible with industrial production.

Johns Manville Engineered Products spotlights fiberglass, nonwoven solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Visitors are invited to stop by the booth, connect with the JM team and participate in technical discussions in the familiar setting of the JM Sports Bar in Paris.

DuPont presents Kevlar EXO for high-performance composite applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DuPont Specialty Products Operations is highlighting its aramid innovation Kevlar EXO, “a completely reimagined fiber” delivering high strength, flexibility, durability and flame resistance.

BSB Edge Expands Global Access to AMPP Coatings Standards

| Products Finishing

AMPP corrosion control and protective coatings standards will be incorporated into BSB’s multi-SDO subscription offerings to further support rapidly growing industrial regions.

Destacan importancia de fortalecer la coordinación entre los clústeres automotrices

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante la VII Asamblea Anual de la REDCAM 2026, los clústeres que integran esta red destacaron la importancia de impulsar la competitividad del sector en un entorno global cada vez más dinámico.

3D Printed PVC Saves OEM Days of Assembly for Wastewater Product: The Cool Parts Show #86

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Large-format fused granulate fabrication (FGF) is enabling Ipex to manufacture its Vortex Flow insert in a quarter of the time, with less manual labor and better opportunity to customize. 

EuCIA promotes the European Circular Composites Alliance, highlights sustainability projects and initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Comprising European national composites associations and industry-specific sector groups, the EuCIA is presenting ECCA alliance objectives, participating in various events and is touching on various R&I projects.