Star Plastics Adds More PFAS-Free Compounds

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New polycarbonate compounds bring total to eight PFAS-free offerings.

Circular Plastics From Cyclic Molecules

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Macrocycle is pioneering an approach to PET recycling via cyclic oligomers.

AMAS Announces Surface Finishing México 2025

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

For its eighth edition, the industrial surface finishing and coatings event is returning to Monterrey from Nov. 5-6, connecting manufacturers, distributors and experts with networking and educational opportunities.

CompositesWorld editorial submission guidelines

| CompositesWorld

CompositesWorld (CW) magazine offers web- and print-based opportunities for suppliers and fabricators to educate our readers about new products, technologies and developments related to composites. CW editorial content is staff-written, but we also work with press releases, papers and other contributed sources to develop high-quality stories.

3 Ways to Reduce Setup Times on Turn-Mills

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Polygonal turning tool holders, tool presetters and quick-change workholding collets can enable shops to become more effective at small-batch production on multitasking machines.

The Future of Surface Finishing Lies in Workforce Education

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Taking advantage of workforce education opportunities is more important than ever. PF’s latest May issue here to help.  
#workforcedevelopment

Additively Manufactured Disk Stacks Enable Sustainable Valve Replacement

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

  Important for heavy industry, such as refining and chemical processing, a lifecycle analysis reveals substantial carbon savings when using AM-made disk stacks over traditionally manufactured parts for large and small valves.

Guanajuato implementa modelo disruptivo para certificar y reconocer habilidades

| Modern Machine Shop México

A través de microcredenciales, diseñadas para desarrollar las habilidades más demandadas por la industria, el Gobierno pretende atender las necesidades del mercado laboral actual.

Kaneka Green Planet: espuma biodegradable sin microplásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El biopolímero expandido de Kaneka, 100 % derivado de biomasa, fue certificado como biodegradable y libre de microplásticos bajo el Reglamento 2023/2055 de la Unión Europea.  

How Capital Will Influence the Future of Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

By Mark Huber, Senior Analyst – Strategic Analytics, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show
#economics

IMTS 2026 Reshapes Show Floor to Accelerate Additive Adoption

| Additive Manufacturing

By Michelle Edmonson, CEM, Vice President, Exhibitions, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show  IMTS continues to lead manufacturing innovation with a bold new floor plan for 2026.

Forces and Calculations Are Key to Sizing Core Pull Hydraulic Cylinders

| MoldMaking Technology

To select the correct cylinder, consider both set and pull stroke positions and then calculate forces.

For This Molder, Less Paper + More Data = Higher Productivity

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

At Tessy Plastics, going paperless means more than idle printers and fewer orders for three-ring binders.

Digital Manufacturing: Two Medical Molders Embrace Industry 4.0

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

‘Digitalization’ and ‘connectivity’ are loaded terms—shorthand for a whole new way of doing business. It can’t be accomplished in one go. But two Midwest molders in the sensitive medical field are already feeling the benefits of their initial steps in that direction.

Generative Orthoses project to reshape orthopedic care

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, Windform GT fiberglass materials and PBF.

Rocket Lab awarded HASTE launch contract for U.S. DOD

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the MACH-TB 2.0 program led by Kratos, Rocket Lab will launch its full-scale HASTE rocket, a suborbital version of the Electron, to expand testing of hypersonic technologies.

Henkel, Synthomer partner to cut carbon emissions in adhesives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integration of Synthomer Clima resins into Henkel Technomelt hot-melt adhesive portfolio targets significant Scope 3 GHG emissions reductions for electronics, automotive, comsumer and composites customers.

Airbus Q1 2025 demonstrates production progress despite headwinds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company sticks to its full-year 2025 forecasts that exclude U.S. tariffs, including delivery of around 820 aircraft and production ramp-up targets.

UTComp NDT inspection prepares FRP Class 40 racing sailboat

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ahead of the competitive Globe40 competition in September, UTComp’s ultrasonic capabilities were used to test the viability of the craft’s carbon fiber mast, boom and bowsprit on the water.

SPE Thermoset Topcon 2025 highlights thermoset technology opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Industry is encouraged to attend this in-person May event which educates, promotes and recognizes technical advancements in thermosets across multiple industries. OEMs are invited to register for free.

Anuncian los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PureCycle, GreenMantra y Greyparrot destacan entre los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025 por sus soluciones en reciclaje, materiales y tecnología para una economía circular.  

Starrag Machining Center Machines Heavy Parts in Compact Footprint

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Starrag’s Heckert H100 compact machine is well suited for large parts and, with a loading weight of 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), is also suitable for heavy parts that would otherwise have to be machined on a large machining center.