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Angstrom Group Acquires Mantle To Drive Growth, Innovation in Toolmaking
Jann Bond | Plastics Technology
Investment will expand Mantle’s production capacity, strengthen partner network and accelerate deployment of hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing systems.
The Business Benefits of Using AI for Design
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Artificial intelligence as a design tool can deliver more than a part’s geometry. How manufacturers can benefit.
Building a Culture of Caring
| Production Machining
In the words of one Michigan machine shop’s president, it starts by identifying those who “give a sh*t.”
En octubre repuntan los pedidos manufactureros en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Durante el décimo mes del año, el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros (IPM) se situó en la zona de expansión al alcanzar los 52.5 puntos.
Caron Engineering presenta adaptador que convierte husillos en sistemas inteligentes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El DTect MT, de Caron Engineering, permite monitorear el estado del husillo en tiempo real a partir del análisis de señales de vibración, lo que ayuda a prevenir fallos y mejorar la eficiencia del mecanizado.
AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.
Dürr CTS Launches as Standalone Environmental Tech Company
| Products Finishing
Former Clean Technology Systems division of the Dürr Group strengthens its focus on air pollution control and noise abatement while driving future environmental solutions.
A New Beginning for Polymers Without Ends
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Oboro Labs aims to scale production of cyclic polymers.
OMV Showcases Lightweighting and PEF Forming Technologies
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New technologies advance OMV’s sustainability goals and efforts to move toward full recyclability of high-barrier packaging.
Nuevos recubrimientos PHA para envases sostenibles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
CJ Biomaterials presenta una nueva plataforma de recubrimientos PHA para papel y cartón, compostables y repulpables, diseñada para envases sostenibles.
FibreCoat, Lofith Composites form partnership to test ultra-resilient TPC materials in space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
TPC satellite panels made from FibreCoat’s energy-saving coated fibers and Lofith’s low-water impregnation process will spend around 12 months in space starting in 2026 to test their performance.
Kennametal introduces Roco router line for enhanced composites milling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Burr and downcut routers, paired with the company’s KCC05A grade, offer sharp cutting edges, minimal wear and reduced flaking.
Huber Advanced Materials increases prices for all product lines
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Price increase for additives, suppressants, thermal management solutions, specialty aluminum oxides and other products effective Jan. 1, 2026, seeks to mitigate U.S. tariff-related impact.
AMPP Launches Knowledge Hub to Streamline Industry Access to Technical Resources
| Products Finishing
The dynamic digital platform unifies hundreds of thousands of expert-vetted resources and trusted content for corrosion control and protective coatings professionals.
X-59 supersonic aircraft makes first successful flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Initial flying qualities and air data performance were verified during the X-59’s flight, which will be expanded over the coming months by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and NASA.
PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.
How Digital Twin Tools Can Help Improve Machining Processes
Derek Korn | Production Machining
CNC digitalization solutions can significantly increase efficiency and reduce costs for precision machine shops.
Empaque reciclable de Dow, Zermatt y Nature’s Variety
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Dow, Zermatt y Nature’s Variety lanzan un pouch monomaterial reciclable con contenido reciclado, uniendo innovación y circularidad en los empaques para mascotas.
ICYMI: October 2025 Roundup
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
What’s more October-y than pumpkin spice? How about the K show, EPR, resin pricing, date stamps and tandem foam sheet extrusion, among other popular PT reads.
Post Cure: TFP supports high-performing UAV wing preform development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The AMRC’s UAV concept is a complex design and manufacturing challenge that provides a shareable testbed, demonstrating the institute’s ability to develop and refine its expertise through a digital thread.
Sistema de medición de Helmel mejora la precisión dimensional con tecnología CNC compacta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva máquina Phoenix 1000 CNC, de Helmel Engineering, proporciona inspección automatizada de alta precisión en un formato compacto, ideal para entornos de producción exigentes.
ENC 2025: Forwarding Electroless Nickel Innovation
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The third installment of PF’s Electroless Nickel Conference set a new benchmark with record attendance, cutting-edge education and vital industry insights, reinforcing its role as a networking hub for the EN plating community.