Mesoscale carbon fiber lattice development attains aluminum-level performance at 1/100 the weight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

South Korean researchers have found that the 3D node winding method supports transition to integrated structures defined by geometry, continuity and automated fabrication.

Baker Hughes, Strohm to develop and qualify TPC ultra-deepwater hybrid flexible pipe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flowlines and risers exceeding 3,000-meter depths will incorporate Strohm’s corrosion-resistant, low-carbon, zero-failure composite technology for 50% lighter weight, drop-in installation. 

Low-crystallinity UD tapes by A+ Composites cut TPC cycle times

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Smooth surface thermoplastic tapes deliver up to 30% faster cycle times for CF-PPS parts via low-crystallinity matrix, sub-1% void content and AFP/ATL-ready surface quality.

Shenyang Institute of Automation proposes carbon fiber/PEEK 3D printing and welding for on-orbit structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Verified through a scaled-down prototype, the technology represents a growing body of work seeking to overcome logistical and cost barriers of in-space manufacturing.

Boeing debuts first successful MQ-25A Stingray flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pre-determined mission plan execution advances the U.S. Navy program toward carrier integration, operational testing.

Flexicon's Dual-Intake Vacuum Enables Dust-Free Unloading

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Dilute-phase system vacuum conveying system is designed for unloading containers and bags.  

Kistler and FimmTech Create Injection Molding Education and Technology Partnership

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Kistler and FimmTech will combine cavity pressure monitoring with hands-on injection molding education.
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AkzoNobel to Commercialize Protective Coating Incorporating Ecosparc Graphene Additive

| Products Finishing

Joining Sparc Technologies, AkzoNobel will offer graphene-enhanced Interzone 954, a heavy-duty protective coating with a 25-year successful track record, within Australia.

Fresa de planeado con 12 alojamientos para hierro fundido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La MaxiMill S-Power, de Ceratizit, está diseñada para mecanizado estable de hierro fundido con insertos de doble cara y ocho filos efectivos.

Compact Finishing Machine Enables High-Polished Surfaces on Additive Components

| Additive Manufacturing

Mass Finishing Inc. unveiled the HZ-6 centrifugal barrel tumbler finishing machine at RAPID + TCT 2026, reducing labor costs and production times while freeing up floor space.

Plastic Flow Enhances Simulation Software for Extrusion

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Among the new features, this version enables sequential batch processing of multiple flow simulation jobs.  

Alianza impulsa formación técnica en plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PCS y Detail Technologies colaboran con Ferris State University para impulsar la formación práctica en la manufactura de plásticos mediante tecnología industrial.

Gneuss impulsa reciclaje de PET con sistemas OMNI

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Gneuss presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su serie OMNI, orientada a transformar materiales reciclados en productos de alto desempeño. Su diseño compacto y configurable permite procesar diversas corrientes, mejorar la desgasificación y asegurar calidad constante en aplicaciones exigentes.

Sidel desarrolla botella retornable de PET para agua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sidel lanzó una botella retornable de PET para agua sin gas, más ligera y compatible con reciclaje botella a botella.

Through Wind, Snow and World News

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PTXPO’s fourth edition came off despite wild weather and world events.

Embracing AI in Coatings

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

How automation, AI and machine learning are streamlining surface finishing, bridging skill gaps and driving sustainable innovation.

Strategic Cutting Tool Pairing

| MoldMaking Technology

Moldmakers can achieve faster, more precise results by combining indexable and solid round tools.

Nagel Deep-Hole Drilling Systems Provide Highly Flexible Performance

| Production Machining

Nagel’s customizable deep-hole drilling machines are fully customizable and can be configured either as stand-alone systems or as fully integrated turnkey solutions.

From Pet Food to Precision Aerospace Parts

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

When her father stepped away from the shop he founded due to illness, Christy Subia made a career change that turned out to be more familiar than she expected.

Dispositivos médicos: digitalización y optimización de la cadena de valor como habilitadores de eficiencia

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el Medical Devices Innovation Summit se destacó la necesidad de transitar de “Hecho en México” a “Creado en México” en la producción de dispositivos médicos.

SAMSON Controls Canada Names New CEO & President

| Valve Magazine

Stephane Meunier took over the role May 4, 2026.

Is it Time to Update Your Scrap Processing Equipment?

| Production Machining

Metalworking companies that are thinking about updating their metal scrap processing equipment have a lot to consider especially with how frequently production takes priority over waste management.