Maximizing Milling Operations With the Right Cutter

| Modern Machine Shop

Selecting milling cutters that are suited to the task at hand can reduce cycle times, improve part quality and save money. Here’s where three milling cutters excel.

MAAG Group completa compra de SIKORA AG

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MAAG Group finaliza la adquisición de SIKORA AG para ampliar su presencia global y ofrecer soluciones innovadoras a diversas industrias.

PLASTICS, SPE To Merge

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Unified organization to represent the entire plastics supply chain in a merger expected to be finalized by year-end.  
#workforcedevelopment

Lubrizol Presenting Thermoplastic Polyurethanes for Specialty Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Innovations include Estane ZHF 87HP8 TPU for cable manufacturers.

Syensqo debuta en K 2025 con polímeros avanzados

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Syensqo participa en K 2025 mostrando su portafolio de polímeros de alto rendimiento y soluciones para electrificación, salud e hidrógeno verde.

EPA Proposal to Increase Efficiency and Protections under TSCA

| Valve Magazine

Proposed changes aim for efficiency and effectiveness.
#regulations

U.S. DOE Selects Four Companies for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Projects

| Valve Magazine

The decision was made to help strengthen domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel.

EuCIA launches the European Rebar Council to drive FRP rebar market opportunity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite rebar promotion and adoption goals form the backbone of this sectorial alliance, with four working groups to drive the Council’s activities.

Bedford highlights GFRP screenwall for robust security, containment solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The screenwall, designed as perimeter protection, is ideal for secondary indoor or outdoor containment within the wastewater industry. 

Counterpoint releases white paper on the role of composites in future aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboratively written with Hexcel, the white paper highlights the significance of aerocomposites, from a detailed analysis of aircraft lift-induced drag to real-world case studies of the Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.  

Addcomposites releases free professional composites design software suite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Browser-based tools eliminate $320,000 annual licensing barriers, making advanced composite engineering accessible to 50,000-plus engineers and educational institutions worldwide.

Hybrid system by Taniq combines filament winding, AFP

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The solution combines two key composites manufacturing processes in a single system, increasing design capabilities and manufacturing efficiency.

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky receives 5-year contract to build up to 99 CH-53K helicopters

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Multiyear award from the U.S. Navy will ensure consistent deliveries of the heavy-lift composite helicopter between 2029-2034.

Flexible Benchtop Measurement Platform Delivers Accurate, Repeatable Inspections

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The L.S. Starrett Co.’s AVR400 gives users the option to measure a broad range of part sizes or larger runs of multiple parts.  

Oerlikon HRSflow Debuts Hot Runners for Aesthetic Parts in Amorphous Resins - Hall 1 / C72

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

The company will introduce its STARgate HRS valve-gate concept, Glow HRS line for direct injection of aesthetic parts in amorphous materials and Up Nozzle series with smaller pitches.

Enfriamiento en extrusión: cómo calcular carga térmica y capacidad

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

En la extrusión de polímeros, la capacidad de enfriamiento condiciona la producción. Cuando el flujo es laminar, la transferencia de calor se limita y la línea no alcanza su potencial. El cálculo de carga térmica y el uso del número de Reynolds permiten dimensionar la enfriadora y generar turbulencia para optimizar la disipación de calor.

Gracious Executives, Rude Ones and Networking Friday

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Sometimes setting yourself — and others — up for success, and maximizing both of your time takes some creative thinking and faith in the process.

Kraiburg TPE apuesta por salud y protección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, Kraiburg TPE presenta compuestos para envases seguros y una nueva generación de TPE con alta resistencia al fuego.

Presencia de contaminantes en la extrusión: lecciones para el reciclaje

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Antes de la extrusión, la contaminación puede definir el éxito o fracaso del reciclaje. En este análisis se explican las principales fuentes de impurezas y sus consecuencias en el producto terminado.  

Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop

Julia Hider | Production Machining

Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.

Harold Beck & Sons Launches Next-Gen Actuator

| Valve Magazine

The 88-109 multiturn actuator was designed for rising and nonrising stem gate valves, butterfly valves or other multiturn applications across industries.

K 2025: la feria que moldea el futuro de los plásticos y el caucho

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La feria K 2025, en Düsseldorf, que consolida su liderazgo como plataforma mundial de innovación en plásticos y caucho, impulsa sostenibilidad, digitalización y desarrollo humano.