Contactless sensors enable smart composites production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Attendees can experience both of sensXPERT’s FlexCure and Insight sensor products, both achieving reduced waste, shorter cycle times and more actionable insights into resin curing.

Gardner Business Index - June 2025: 48.3

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

Liderazgo femenino impulsa cambio en la manufactura mexicana

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El viernes 8 de agosto a las 10:00 a. m. (CDMX) se realizará el webinar “Mujeres que transforman la cultura laboral en la manufactura”. El evento reunirá a líderes del sector industrial para analizar prácticas de liderazgo y transformación cultural en la manufactura. El registro ya está abierto.

In-Person Training Course Tackles Plastics Material Selection

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Madison Group plastics consultancy has created a two-and-a-half day in-person course to be held in Minneapolis that aims to help attendees develop a systematic and optimized approach to plastic material selection.
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University research studies potential of bladeless wind turbines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Insights from a new study from the University of Glasgow demonstrates how smaller-scale wind power generation, with designs achieved via computer modeling techniques, can scale up utility-grade systems.

Coltata Aerospace enhances Evans Composites' repair operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under Coltata’s platform, Evans has displayed significant improvement in operational performance, scalability and customer experience for aerospace and defense.

Dyneema launches woven composite fabric with UHMWPE fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dual-layer structure of Dyneema core with a fully woven Dyneema face fabric resists abrasion and wear, offering durability under significant load conditions and after prolonged use.

CCAI Capítulo en Español Hosts Technical Training for Surface Finishing Industry

| Products Finishing

Chemical Coaters Association International's Capítulo en Español chapter delivered a specialized Spanish-language workshop in California for advanced powder coating and sandblasting processes.
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Nlcomp begins construction of rFactory in Italy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 200-square-meter facility represents nlcomp’s transition from startup to established business, accelerating expansion of its sustainable composite products from marine to also wind and other high-performance applications.

ASTM Composite Materials Committee is developing flexure testing standard

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Practice will help establish stronger composite testing for safer, lighter structures.

Mold Cleaning System Assists Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

iD Additives Eco-Pro 360 Mold Cleaning System Provides Safe, Effective Cleaning of Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds.  

Reciclaje de PET en México: cifras 2024 y logros clave

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con una tasa de recuperación del 64 % en 2024, México lidera el reciclaje de PET en América Latina. El país cuenta con 27 plantas recicladoras y una capacidad instalada de 757 mil toneladas.

Top Shop Aims to Reshape Aerospace Finishing in Florida

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By blending legacy finishing expertise with new heat treat and painting operations, Incertec is taking off in a fast-growing aerospace market. Business acquisitions have boosted its emergence onto a path to success.

Síntesis y polimerización del PET: rutas DMT vs TPA, MPP y SSP

| Plastics Technology México

Explore los diferentes métodos y factores en la producción de PET, desde la síntesis del monómero hasta la policondensación en estado sólido.

Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

Rectificadora CNC ANCA MX7 Ultra: precisión y consistencia en el rectificado de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La rectificadora CNC MX7 Ultra, de Anca, está diseñada para garantizar precisión micrométrica y alta repetibilidad en la fabricación de herramientas de corte.

Mold Components: Sourcing Insights + Expert Tips

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold components enable molds to work as they are the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product.  Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, various mold component products, services and more.

Kimura Foundry America Expands US Operations With Acquisition of VIP Tooling

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition brings together advanced casting and machining capabilities, enabling faster lead times, tighter process control and better cost efficiencies for customers in key industries including automotive, energy and industrial manufacturing.

Shearography equipment well suited to composites NDT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Laser Technology Inc. features analysis tools like the LTI-2100 and LTI 5200, which are optimal for detecting subsurface composite flaws.

Pic of the Week: Laser Hotwire Deposition + Five-Axis Machining

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Hybrid manufacturing can be a powerful combination of additive manufacturing and CNC machining, but programming these machines can be a challenge. This week’s Pic highlights a software plugin that aids this process. 

Replacing PFAS, a Transition in Processing Lubricants

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Chemical manufacturers, polymer compounders and converters are making moves toward PFAS-free.

Stratasys, Shin-Etsu Launch P3 Silicone 25A for Industrial-Grade AM Applications

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New material combines true silicone performance with precision 3D printing to meet demanding needs in automotive, healthcare, consumer goods and industrial sectors