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.

Aluminum Anodizing: From Process to Performance

| Products Finishing

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish offer insights into anodizing methods, material variations and best practices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.    

Strategic Mold Venting – Runner Venting

| MoldMaking Technology

Knowing how to vent runners for cold runner systems can lead to significant process improvements. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Incoming Directors Expand ChemQuest Roster

| Products Finishing

The global consulting firm welcomes Bernardo Montes, Steven Roth and Richard Karpowicz to its operations.

Meximold 2025 impulsa la manufactura de moldes y troqueles en México

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

Con un crecimiento superior al 25 % en asistencia, Meximold 2025 reafirma el papel de México en la manufactura de moldes y troqueles. En el Querétaro Centro de Congresos, más de 130 expositores, 150 equipos en operación y 24 conferencias técnicas mostraron la evolución del sector.

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.  

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.