AVK announces 2025 Innovation Awards for fiber-reinforced plastics
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Highlighted innovations include an aircraft heating system using carbon fibers, TFP-based spatial CFRP structure frame, processes for recycling GFRP, UD TPC tapes and engineered polymers and more.
Gjenkraft, Owens Corning bolster use of post-industrial fiberglass waste
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Per a new agreement, Gjenkraft’s thermolysis recycling process will support the introduction of recycled glass fibers into Owens Corning’s production of new glass fibers.
HondaJet Echelon program passes key milestones on the way to first 2026 flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Previously known as the HondaJet 2600 concept, Honda Aircraft Co. has commenced production of its first test unit starting with wing-structure assembly in N.C., and has unveiled a full systems-integration simulator.
DITF and Leki Lenhart demonstrate durable, pultruded natural fiber sports poles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Regionally harvested hemp fibers and a ~42% organic matrix prove their mettle against aluminum and carbon fiber for resilient structures.
Remembering Bruce Maddock: A Pioneer in Single-Screw Extrusion Technology
| Plastics Technology
The work this researcher conducted in single-screw extrusion decades ago is still being applied today.
Aluminum Anodizing: From Process to Performance
| Products Finishing
Columbia Chemical and Alufinish offer insights into anodizing methods, material variations and best practices.
Kassow Cobot Arm Technology Enhances Precision, Safety
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Kassow Robots’ Sensitive Arm technology across its seven-axis cobot range enables advanced force control for delicate manufacturing tasks.
Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.
Tungaloy Round-Insert Cutter Enhances Stability in Steel Machining
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its RoundSplit series with serrated cutting edge inserts and wear-resistant PVD grade AH3135 for improved surface finish in steel and stainless steel applications.
ACS Group adquiere los activos de Pagani en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ACS Group adquirió los activos de Dycomet, fabricante de molinos Pagani, para ampliar su oferta en soluciones de reciclaje plástico en Norteamérica.
Production Machining's October 2025 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s October 2025 news highlights include a new manufacturing media platform, expanded technology centers, company leadership and more.
How I Made It: Steven Dalessio, Executive Director of the American Precision Museum
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
From shop floor to museum floor, Steven Dalessio has held leadership positions through most of his life. In this installment of How I Made It, hear the lessons he’s learned through it all.
ExOne and Voxeljet Combine to Advance Large Format AM Casting
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
ExOne Global Holdings is combining the expertise of the two rival large format binder jetting 3D printing companies.
Sherwin-Williams Protective Coatings Honor Innovative Water Infrastructure Projects
| Products Finishing
Sherwin-Williams recognizes the Sea Oaks water tower restoration and Sioux Falls Regional Water Reclamation Facility expansion as 2025 Impact Award winners.
Meximold 2025 concluye con éxito: innovación y oportunidades para el futuro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La industria mexicana de moldes y troqueles se prepara para la próxima edición de Meximold, que se celebrará los días 14 y 15 de octubre de 2026 en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos. Está abierta la invitación para que más empresas se sumen a la experiencia Meximold.
Meximold 2025 concluye con éxito: innovación y oportunidades para el futuro
Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México
La sexta edición de Meximold cerró con récord de participación y grandes oportunidades para la industria de moldes y troqueles en México.
Strategic Mold Venting – Runner Venting
| MoldMaking Technology
Knowing how to vent runners for cold runner systems can lead to significant process improvements.
Pallet combinado de Jergens permite versatilidad en cambios rápidos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea de sistemas de cambio rápido Quick-Loc, de Jergens, se amplia con el lanzamiento de un pallet combinado que incorpora patrones de orificios de 96 mm y 52 mm en una sola unidad.
Sabic y Zuyderland impulsan el reciclaje de residuos médicos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Sabic y el centro médico Zuyderland desarrollaron un proyecto para reciclar plásticos médicos no contaminados mediante pirólisis y producir polietileno circular certificado.
Dynisco Presents Updated Laboratory Equipment
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Enhanced features for melt indexer and capillary rheometer are designed to simplify polymer characterization and quality control.
SEGEPO-FSM Celebrates 120 Years in Precision Machining
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
SEGEPO-FSM, one of PMPA’s founding members, is proud to honor its legacy of excellence and the outstanding contributions of its employees.
Labotek y Movacolor lanzan sistema integrado de secado y dosificación
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En K 2025 se presentó el MDS Balance Drydose, un sistema que combina secado y dosificación en una sola unidad para mayor eficiencia y control de humedad.