REFRESH wind blade recycling data shows promising environmental benefits

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Initial LCA processing carbon and glass fibers evaluates mechanical and thermal recycling methods, finds environmental reduction impact surpasses the impact associated with the recycling processes themselves.

Machining Solution Enables Growth for Production Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

GF Machining Solutions LLC highlights its Mill P 800 U S full five-axis milling machine for automation integration. According to the company, the machine enables growth as production needs increase.

Modular approach to material card development of composites

| CompositesWorld

Forward Engineering GmbH walks through a modular testing and simulation approach for automotive/aviation composites enabling more accurate material selection earlier in the design phase.

Stäubli presenta el sistema SMI 209 en Meximold 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Stäubli exhibirá en Meximold 2025 el SMI 209, sistema de multiconectores que agiliza cambios de molde y mejora la eficiencia en inyección de plástico.

Cosmetics Compact Case Demonstrates Molecular Recycled PET

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Toly is Eastman's first partner to apply this material in compact packaging.

Sandvik Coromant Solid End Mill Enhances Profiling Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s Coromill Plura Barrel end mill is designed for high process security and significant cycle time reductions in aerospace and other high-demand sectors.

Legacy After Loss: Writing the Next Chapter of a Family-Owned Machine Shop

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

When a beloved machinist’s passing left his shop in his children’s hands, the three siblings stepped up, transforming the business to honor his legacy and build a new future.

ICYMI: August Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

A birthday, disc golf and a stolen tree all feature in the top articles from August that you might have missed.

Surface Finishing's Role in U.S. Defense Manufacturing

| Products Finishing

With a renewed focus on domestic defense manufacturing, meeting specifications, navigating certifications and innovating are areas in which surface finishers have the opportunity to fill.

Sesotec Presents Purifier Performer Sorting System at K 2025

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

System offers double-sided viewing for enhanced sorting of plastic flakes. 

Centro de mecanizado vertical BF-V con cono BBT-40

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: La línea BF-V incorpora control Mitsubishi M80, husillo de acoplamiento directo y tolerancias de posicionamiento de 0.003 mm.

Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap: A Wake-Up Call

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturing urgently needs mentorship programs and structured training before retiring experts create an irreversible skilled worker shortage.
#workforcedevelopment

Dow Announces Alternative to Fluoropolymer Polymer Processing Aids

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Dowsil 5-1050 PPA for film packaging.

ATTN: Your Marketing/Communications Department

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing’s parent company Gardner Business Media has launched GROW, a full-service marketing arm, built specifically for industrial manufacturing markets. It offers custom content creation, strategic marketing programs, audience targeting, and data-driven insights, going beyond generic marketing services. Take a look and get in touch.

Episode 60: An Interview With Robin Peffer and Jonathan Love, PPG

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Current ecoat products for aerospace and ongoing developments offer great potential for future aerospace programs and applications.

Industria del plástico en EE. UU.: PLASTICS revela su Informe 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Size and Impact Report 2025 de PLASTICS muestra crecimiento del empleo y envíos en la industria del plástico en Estados Unidos.

SABIC Composite Hybrid Battery Cover Enhances EV Safety, Efficiency

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

SABIC collaborated with Engel, Siebenwurst, Forward Engineering, Ensinger and Envalior to develop a thermoplastic composite EV battery cover, combining strong structural performance, flame retardancy and design efficiency.

Uavos expands energy-efficient range of precision curing ovens

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace industry and R&D customers adopting sustainable and resource-efficient practices can benefit from this line of ovens engineered for annealing, preheating, baking and post-curing composites.

Gemini: nuevo empaque para polvos compactos sostenible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Toly y Eastman lanzan Gemini, el primer empaque de lujo hecho con Cristal One Renew IM812 que combina reciclabilidad, estética premium y contenido reciclado.  

Inside the hub powering the next generation of robotics startups

Julia Hider | CompositesWorld

CW sister platform Manufacturing Connected discusses Mass Robotics, an independent robotics hub dedicated to helping new manufacturing startups build their business and products around automation.

Ingeniería y moldes de Munchmeyer Calderón en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Munchmeyer Calderón mostrará en Meximold 2025 su experiencia en desarrollo de producto, moldes, CNC e inyección de plástico con alcance global.

Stepping Into a New Role: Sustainability Director at a Blow Molding Company

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

What does it mean to take on a relatively rare job title at a midsize blow molding firm? About a year in, Stephanie von Vultee explains how her position promotes the interests of her employer and its customers.