People in composites: September 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Gill Corp., Gurit, Syensqo, Carbitex, GE Aerospace and the University of Southern Queensland have made new appointments or announced upcoming leadership transitions within the composites industry.

Interpon Anodic Range by AkzoNobel Gives Anodized Aluminum Look With Powder Coating Benefits

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel introduces 18 bold shades to the Interpon D2525 Anodic collection, offering on-trend tones for architectural finishing that still offer sustainability and durability advantages.

Huntsman Araldite epoxy adhesives are made safer, more sustainable

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Reformulated adhesives, available in Europe, are free from BPA and CMR-classified substances. PCR plastic cartridges will also be introduced with some products.

Koslow Alloy Tester Provides Rapid Metal Verification

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Koslow Scientific Co.’s Alloy Ranger TE-4000 is a portable instrument designed for fast and accurate alloy identification in demanding manufacturing environments.

Pic of the Week: Turntable Cartridge Encapsulated by 3D Printed Ceramic Web

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A high-end turntable cartridge highlights 3D printed ceramics with an outer Voronoi web made in one place. 

ICYMI: September Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The FYI on MDO, turbulence as a good thing and gearing up for a new future at Winzeler Gear all feature in the top articles from September that you might have missed.

Spindle Noise: Common Causes and Troubleshooting Tips

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The most effective method of managing spindle noise is to prevent it before it starts. Here, a leading spindle designer, manufacturer and service provider offers advice to limit spindle damage and avoid spindle failure.

México anuncia aranceles a importaciones desde China

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El gobierno mexicano planea imponer aranceles a autos, electrónicos, plásticos y más productos chinos para reducir el déficit comercial y proteger la industria.

Electroerosionadora SAMMLITE CNC-400 con precisión de 1 μm

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo CNC-400 incorpora tecnología japonesa, pantalla táctil TFT-LCD y control inteligente de descargas para moldes de alta precisión.

Crecen 9 % las exportaciones de productos manufacturados

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En agosto de 2025, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 51,705 millones de dólares.

Nova Introduces Polyethylene Grades With Nonfluorinated Processing Aids

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New generation of PPAs part of nine PE grades. 

All-Electric Coex Machine for Ultra-Clean L-Ring Drums

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

K 2025 is the world premiere of a new three-layer machine from ST BlowMoulding for specialty L-ring drums.

Axalta Coating Systems Elevates Scientist to Fellow Position

| Products Finishing

Dr. Delson Trindade is honored as an Axalta Fellow for his extensive contributions and technical leadership over the years in coating technologies.

MMT Chat: CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

CAMM’s TechBridge initiative leverages virtual reality training and education to inspire students, connect parents and strengthen moldmaking’s future workforce.
#workforcedevelopment

Unisig Promotes Vice President of Sales

Jann Bond | Production Machining

The company has promoted Steve Landmann to the role of vice president of sales.

Kratos becomes exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL cargo drone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year partnership leverages Kratos’ expertise in scaled infrastructure and delivering affordable, jet-powered composite unmanned aircraft to put the Chaparral into high-volume production.

SGL Carbon and Carbon Cleanup form autocomposite recycling partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An AI-supported collection system, recycling program and CARB-E tech, already demonstrating CO2 part reduction in early automotive applications, are building recycling scalability.

Fibre Glast 2001 laminating epoxy balances easy handling, professional-grade performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The novel epoxy resin formation, targeting composites fabrication, improves finish clarity, enhances toughness and is cold temperature stable.

Nova Carbon, Grand Large Yachting to integrate rCF into shipbuilding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership aims to reduce the environmental impact of luxury yacht construction by integrating Nova Carbon rCF into the boatbuilder’s manufacturing processes.

Dymag reveals Halo X-track-approved wheels for Porsche GT3 RS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Exclusive for Porsche, but with additional applications under development, the carbon fiber composite Halo wheel is certified for road-legal track cars.

HydroGraph graphene, coatings to advance Seadar subsea radar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical synergies will be explored to enhance the performance of Seadar’s radars, nodes, tethers and electronics, like graphene-enhanced Kevlar-reinforced survey lines and graphene composite structural components.

Precision Mold Repair Services Benefit Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Smart Tool Solutions launches expert mold maintenance and repair services for manufacturers.