JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling.
Gardco Taber Model 5770 Tester Enhances User Experience
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
The linear abraser, developed to conduct finished product testing for a wide range of physical properties, has been designed with versatility and customization in mind.
Avient TPC panels support Resia Manufacturing building assembly
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Prefabricated, modular components for multi-family housing now incorporate Avient’s Hammerhead panel solutions for bathroom and kitchen module interior wall systems.
ROAD TRHYP to maximize hydrogen tank transport capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
European consortium aims to develop an innovative hydrogen trailer to improve the amount of hydrogen gas transported using Type 5 thermoplastic composite tanks.
CARBOWAVE project finds alternative to PAN conversion with up to 70% less energy consumption
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The University of Limerick and global consortium partners have discovered that carbon fiber can be produced via an inexpensive domestic microwave, exhibiting mechanical performance equivalent to that produced using conventional heating.
Aurelius Private Equity to acquire Teijin Automotive Technologies North America
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Aurelius says it will support new growth opportunities for the large-scale automotive composites manufacturer, which operates 14 North American facilities.
EHang EH216-S eVTOL operators obtain air operator certificates
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Equipped with a full suite of certifications from the CAAC, EHang prepares the launch of low-altitude, pilotless, human-carrying aerial vehicles available to regions across China.
INEOS Enterprises completes sale of INEOS Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites business will be brought under the portfolio of KPS Capital Partners in an approximately €1.7 billion transaction.
AI-Powered Drying Technology
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Conair’s ResinWorks multihopper drying system automatically maintains process-ready resins at perfect temperatures, prevents overdrying and delivers big energy savings.
CNC Software Simulates Entire Machining Process for Maximizing Efficiency
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Vericut USA’s NC code verification detects programming errors, tool collisions and inefficiencies before the machining process even begins.
6 Wins for Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Where is electron beam powder bed fusion being used? Here are some of the applications we have reported on.
ExxonMobil y Plastilene desarrollan películas termoencogibles con PCR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ExxonMobil, Plastilene y Reciclene crean películas termoencogibles de alto rendimiento con material reciclado posconsumo, fortaleciendo la economía circular.
Extrusion: Live and In Person
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Log out from your computer and make plans to join us in Boston this May for Extrusion 2025.
Can U.S. Manufacturing Beat Trade Volatility? Lessons from Tormach's Global Strategy
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
As new tariffs loom, Tormach’s CEO shares how the company has adapted its supply chain to mitigate risk. By shifting production from Asia to Mexico and redesigning key products, the company is showing how strategic agility is the key to surviving and thriving in a volatile trade environment.
Nuevo programa MOU de Maguire: mayor vida útil y eficiencia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Maguire presenta el programa MOU para mantenimiento, reacondicionamiento y modernización de equipos, optimizando su rendimiento y prolongando su vida útil.
Taladros R4 Speed Drill de Monaghan optimizan evacuación de virutas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El diseño de doble flauta y geometría autocentrante mejora la precisión y la estabilidad en perforaciones de alta velocidad.
PTXPO 2025: Moldmaking Meets Molding for Innovation and Connection
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO showcased technology, partnerships and problem-solving across moldmaking and molding, spotlighting automation, AI, materials, community-driven innovation and more.
Tecnología, comunidad e identidad industrial: así se vivió Rebaba y brasas 2025
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La tercera edición de este evento reunió a más de 350 profesionales de la manufactura en las instalaciones de Hemaq, con una jornada que combinó tecnología de punta, networking y tradición norteña.
Wintriss Hardware Solution Boosts Effectiveness of Production Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Wintriss’ Tracker hardware solution for its ShopFloorConnect software is designed to simplify and maximize data collection, while minimizing operator involvement.
MedCAD's 3-D Implant Tech Expands to Foot and Ankle Marketplace
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
MedCAD’s AccuStride receives 510(k) clearance for new entry into foot and ankle marketplace.
Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Fourth Quarter
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report shows fourth quarter shipments of primary plastics machinery are down 12.0% from the third quarter and down 17.0% compared to the same period in 2023.
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Post Cure: Defect-free RTS sets new standards for curved composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Rapid Tow Sheering (RTS), commercialized by iCOMAT, enables in-plane shearing of tows to steer fibers, eliminating concern of buckled tows and wrinkles.