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Fighting Fire With Chemistry
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Trade strategies, regulatory pressure and fire safety performance expectations are changing approaches to fire safety in plastics.
#regulations
Stratasys Begins Qualification of SAF PA12 Production-Ready Nylon for Key Industrial Use Cases
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) with nylon can address modernization and reshoring supply chain initiatives for scalable, qualified manufacturing. Team effort: Involved industry partners include Bifrost Manufacturing, Boeing, General Atomic, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.
Seco Boring Bridges Optimize Deep-Hole Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Seco’s BB732 boring bridges are designed to provide vibration-free performance, optimal coolant flow and high-quality surface finishes.
Industrial ultrasonic NDT adaptation permits accessible composite bicycle inspection
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Cycle Inspect's ASNT-aligned certification program employs affordable twin-crystal ultrasonic testing equipment and standardized inspection methods to detect damage in composite bicycle components.
Precision Machining Index Continues Momentum With February Results
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
Rising component readings across the board drive a second month of expansion.
Methods for Threading Blind Holes in Thin Materials
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Struggling with blind holes in thin materials? Use these drill point strategies, tap selections and clearance tips to maximize usable thread depth and meet pull-out specs without redesigning the part.
UDOT selects Utah as AAM national testbed under uFLY project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multi-state partnership involving aerospace and defense organization 47G and key industry participants like Joby and Beta builds momentum of eVTOL aircraft flight across the western U.S.
Pultrall launches V-Rod fiberglass rebar facility in Ohio
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Québec-based company’s new Edon facility will double its rebar production capabilities and better position its products for the U.S. infrastructure market.
NCC, CPI to build U.K. carbon fiber sovereignty via Carbon Fiber Development Facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strengthened domestic fiber research and innovation capability with the NCC's new Carbon Fiber Development Facility opening later in 2026 will reduce reliance on oversea sources and support the region’s aerospace, defense and clean energy industries long-term.
EU Innovation Fund scales PaperShell biocomposite industrial capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the €40.3 million grant agreement, the company’s carbon-free wood fiber-reinforced materials will accelerate strategic replacement of current fossil-based sector materials.
Gurit launches StrucPro epoxy range
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Gurit delivers a structured epoxy platform that enables manufacturers to produce stronger, more durable composite structures while maintaining process reliability and efficiency.
FibreCoat introduces PolyCoat polymer coating designed for high-volume TPC manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mass production process avoids air inclusion, fully disperses fibers and coats individual filaments vs bundled strands across short and long fibers, UD tapes, NCF, molded parts.
AFD Systems explores AM polymer options for ORCA subsea cabin fit-outs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partners will carry out a rigorous program considering materials like CFRP in the commitment to improve safety, reliability and technical capability across subsea operations.
Chemical Concepts expands U.S. reach, composite-adjacent portfolio with Perigee Direct acquisition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Chemical Concepts cites an expanded product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities and distribution footprint for specialized adhesives, resins and dispensing consumables.
CW issues call for speakers for Carbon Fiber 2026
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld is accepting presentation abstracts for Carbon Fiber 2026. The conference will be held Nov. 10-12 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Fairmat partnerships extend composites circularity potential
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Airbus, Salomon, Babolat, Etex, Syensqo and LaunchPad O&P and Billy Footwear agreements span the exploration and integration of rCF composites across aerospace, sports and medical.
CDP y EcoVadis reconocen a LANXESS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
CDP y EcoVadis reconocen la estrategia climática de LANXESS, que se ubica entre las empresas mejor evaluadas en sostenibilidad.
Scientific Cutting Tools Boosts Inspection Capabilities With Zoller Measurement Systems
| Modern Machine Shop
Scientific Cutting Tools acquires the Zoller genius tool inspection system and the Zoller PomSkpGo inspection suite, expanding in-house capabilities to verify tool geometry through automated inspection and documented measurement workflows.
Conair presenta PowerFill Pro para transporte por vacío
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva tecnología PowerFill Pro de Conair optimiza la logística de materiales gracias a su interfaz de control común y a sus opciones de bombeo de alto rendimiento.
No Slowing Down – Metalworking Index Continues Climb
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Broad-based growth builds on early-year momentum to push GBI: Metalworking further into expansion in February.
#economics
Acme Manufacturing Acquires PoliPower Marathon 12 Compound Gun Line
| Products Finishing
Improved technical support with Acme robotic systems will be available for customers using the high-pressure compound system which is designed for precise liquid application.
Scientific Cutting Tools Boosts Inspection Capabilities With Zoller Measurement Systems
| Production Machining
Scientific Cutting Tools acquires the Zoller genius tool inspection system and the Zoller PomSkpGo inspection suite, expanding in-house capabilities to verify tool geometry through automated inspection and documented measurement workflows.