Novaspace reports 43,000 satellites to be launched 2025-2034

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Annual report forecasts record growth — averaging 12 satellites/day — fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand and rapid innovation.

SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter opens 2026 conference papers call

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers, academics and industry specialists are invited to submit abstracts by Nov. 30, 2025, for the one-day February 2026 event.

Award-winning Oder river bridge cuts 500 tons of steel with CFRP tension cables

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, the Oder Bridge near Küstrin is a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, enabling 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.

Teasers, Tidbits and Takeaways from “A Manufacturing Story”

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

After collaborating on a project, Matt Guse gifted me his book. This enjoyable, story-driven read reveals his manufacturing journey and people-focused leadership, and offers valuable takeaways worth sharing.

Angeloni Group completes Selcom Multiaxial Technology merger

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acquired in 2022, Selcom and Angeloni Group are now operating as a single company with enriched composites expertise.

F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shields

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The technically performant components outfitting the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s race car were developed using Syensqo resin with 30% bio-based materials.

Nagoya Institute of Technology Defluorination Method Enables Efficient Fluorine Recovery

| Products Finishing

NITech introduces a room-temperature defluorination approach for PTFE and PFAS, achieving high fluorine recovery yields under mild conditions, and thus offering recycling potential of these substances.

Cutting Fluids presenta gestión integral con enfoque circular

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: El modelo 360° de Cutting Fluids combina análisis técnico, mantenimiento, filtración y tratamiento de residuos para maximizar la eficiencia operativa del fluido de corte.

In the News: D.E.E.P Project Conducts Feasibility of World’s First Digitally Enabled, Additively Manufactured Propeller

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) concept has secured funding to launch a techno-economic feasibility study on manufacturing these propellers. Of note: While marine propellers are generally passive hardware, additive manufacturing techniques could enable them to function as active sensors. 

A Three-Pillar Strategy Drives Manufacturing Success

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

An exclusive look at how one of North America's hot runner manufacturers focuses on domestic production, cross-training and customer-first service.

Tormach CNC Desktop Router Designed for Manufacturing Education

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The xsTECH Pro CNC desktop router combines professional-level machining capabilities and features with a safe, approachable design that can fit seamlessly into classrooms, STEM labs and makerspaces.
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México, principal socio de la industria plástica de EE. UU., según PLASTICS

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante la feria K 2025, PLASTICS presentó el informe Global Trends 2025 que destaca a México como el principal mercado de exportación y socio estratégico del sector plástico estadounidense. En entrevista con Plastics Technology México, Perc Pineda analizó el impacto de los aranceles, la dinámica del comercio regional y las oportunidades que plantea la próxima renegociación del T-MEC.

Key Concepts of Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Machine learning enables the prediction of process outcomes without explicitly being programmed.

Meximold 2025 reunirá a 51 compradores en más de 300 citas de negocio

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Encuentro de Negocios B2B en Meximold 2025 contará con la participación de 51 empresas compradoras y más de 300 citas de negocio previamente concertadas. El evento se llevará a cabo los días 22 y 23 de octubre en Querétaro.

Back to Basics: Tandem Foam Sheet Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

This complex process requires precise equipment and process expertise to produce high-quality sheet. Here’s what you need to know to get started.  

Meximold: puerta de entrada para los grandes negocios de la industria de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Encuentro de Negocios B2B en Meximold 2025 se perfila como un espacio decisivo para fortalecer la cadena de suministro en el sector de moldes y troqueles, conectando a fabricantes y compradores en un entorno de colaboración y oportunidades.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presenta ocho máquinas eléctricas en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La compañía exhibe ocho máquinas IntElect eléctricas y robots propios en K 2025, con foco en flexibilidad, LSR y automatización digital.

Video: Using AR for Remote Machine Tool Troubleshooting

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Augmented reality can enable service engineers to help machine shops identify and possibly remedy issues with their machines remotely, perhaps eliminating the time and cost of an on-site diagnostic and maintenance visit.

Kuka AMR Streamlines Transport of Heavy Loads

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The KMP 3000P features an omnidirectional drive that provides maximum flexibility in tight spaces, with the capacity to transport loads up to three tons in any direction.

Smarter Racking Design and Maintenance Strategies

| Products Finishing

As a core part of any surface finishing process, racking design, maintenance and replacement ensures your line can consistently perform at its best.

Masterbatches plásticos: tendencias y crecimiento 2024-2031

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El mercado global de masterbatches plásticos crecerá hasta 2031, impulsado por Asia-Pacífico, sostenibilidad e innovación en polímeros.

Sepro Launches Revamped Robot Line and Controller

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Sepro will debut the faster more power S-Line robots and a fully revamped Visual 4 controller at K 2025.