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Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Hermes North America
| Products Finishing
Walter strengthens its market position by integrating Hermes North America’s high-quality abrasive solutions for finishing, robotic and automation applications.
Cetec ERP AI Tools Automate Back-Office Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Cetec ERP LLC introduces Document Scan & Attach and AP Automation tools to streamline paperwork and invoice processing for manufacturers.
Aprueban Nueva Ley General de Economía Circular en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El nuevo marco legal busca alargar la vida útil de los productos, disminuir los residuos y promover su recuperación y reincorporación a los ciclos productivos.
Crosshead From Guill Combines Two Established Technologies
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New extrusion tool billed as user-friendly and flexible.
How Did Plastics Processors Keep an Edge in 2025?
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Every month, the Processor’s Edge article in Plastics Technology introduces readers to a processor, a problem and the technology that solved it. Here’s a recap of all the “Edges” exploited in 2025.
IACMI Launches ‘Make It In America’ National Outreach Campaign
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
National outreach campaign to raise awareness of careers in advanced manufacturing and help fill the 3.8 million jobs needed by 2030.
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Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.
JEC World 2026: Q&A with JEC Group CEO Éric Pierrejean
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
JEC Group CEO Éric Pierrejean sits down with CW to talk about what’s new and what attendees can expect at JEC World 2026, taking place March 10-12 in Paris.
CheFEM 3 simulation platform being used for LH2 tanks, CCS pipelines and airplane fuselages
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Composite Analytica combines physics-based simulation with select AI features to predict permeation, degradation and failure, reducing testing and development costs.
Mitsubishi Chemical to double Aichi, Sacramento carbon fiber plant production capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strengthened carbon fiber capacity will support high-end applications in sport, aerospace, hypercar and others in Japan and across the U.S.
Advanced Polymerics Permacorr Coating Mitigates Corrosion Under Insulation
| Products Finishing
Through extensive testing, the chemically bonded ceramic coating designed for carbon steel assets in oil, gas and biopharma industries demonstrated no observable deterioration.
Wittmann Doubles Production Capacity With Chinese Plant Expansion
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Global plastics equipment manufacturer plans to produce 100 injection molding machines at expanded 20-year-old site, which also features technical training and R&D.
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Nuevas guías ortopédicas en PEEK sustituyen al metal
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Syensqo, Hanisch Medical y TechImport lanzan guías quirúrgicas en PEEK hasta 70 % más ligeras y radiotransparentes, lo que mejora la precisión y la visibilidad intraoperatoria.
Tungaloy Coated CBN Grade Boosts High-Speed Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the BM05M coated CBN grade, designed for high-speed continuous cuts with enhanced wear resistance.
Relearning Common Courtesies in the Workplace
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
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.
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Auburn University grows composites research, programs and capabilities via CF3D Enterprise cell
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Auburn’s Applied Research Institute is strengthening its hypersonic initiatives with Continuous Composites and its engagement with government, industry and defense partners.
Big Dog Adhesives launches Reload adhesive system with reusable cartridges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Foil-based technology reduces waste, improves workflow efficiency and maintains precise two-component ratio control for composites bonding.
AAMMC Tech Hub competes for $220 million implementation grant
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Tech Hub proposes a pathway from innovation to production in the Inland Northwest through large-format composites prototyping, process validation and workforce training in one consolidated ecosystem.
IC-CNR, ENEA use Avizo Software for CT porosity analysis of CFRP
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Project demonstrates efficiency of X-ray NDT for composite material structural analysis in monolithic and sandwich materials.
Mel Composites delivers hull infusion for Técnico Solar Boat project’s hydrogen-powered boat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The São Gabriel 01, a culmination of the Portuguese student team’s hydrofoiling vessel expertise and Mel’s bespoke composites package, will race in upcoming international competitions.
SPE ACCE 2026 is now open for papers, sponsors and exhibitors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites remain central to solving the technical demands of next-gen transportation and advancing mobility headed into 2026, the central theme to next year’s technical program.
ABB Robotics' AI Assistant Enhances Robot Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ABB Robotics introduces the RobotStudio AI Assistant, leveraging generative AI to simplify robot programming and boost productivity for users across industries.