GFRP Tech launches EnviraBar rebar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GFRP rebar product range is produced in South Africa, offering an alternative solution to steel rebar.  

Base Materials forms long-term partnership with Triton Submarines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Deep-diving acrylic submersible Triton 7500/3 will be equipped with DNV-certified Subtec syntactic buoyancy materials from Base Materials.

Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.

Single Valve Gate Offers Cost-Effective, Efficient Solution for Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company has expanded its product offerings with the Single Valve Gate, a cost-effective and efficient solution for single cavity injection molds.  

PTXPO On Display: Wittmann M8

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois. 

Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.

Speedgrip Chuck Systems Provide Reliable Workholding Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Speedgrip Chuck Co.’s NDS Quick-Change Mandrel, QCR Quick-Change Receiver and CSC Contactless Stroke Control systems are designed to streamline workholding changeovers.

Bulk, Solid and Melt Density: How to Calculate These Values and Why They Matter β€” Part 2 of 2

| Plastics Technology

Understanding and calculating solid density and melt density will help molders with everything from material and machine selection to determining piece part costs.

Production Machining's February 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2025 news highlights include industry events, new partnerships, acquisitions, leadership changes and more.

National Plating Co. Acquires Milwaukee Plating Co.

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

National Plating Co. is targeting operational capacity expansion and a move into new, key markets.

Reusable silicone vacuum membrane advances closed composite molding techniques

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Elkem Silicones showcases its Bluesil RTV 3724 A&B silicone technology, made in collaboration with MVP, for creating durable, reusable vacuum bags.

Induction heating system enables OOA composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Roctool focuses attendees’ attention on the light induction tooling (LIT) system targeting efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Simplifying Cooling Design With Advanced Automation

| MoldMaking Technology

CAD/CAM software with automated mold design features streamlines waterline, baffle and conformal cooling design, making it easier to act on insights from flow analysis.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. Appoints Marketing Manager

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Michelle Moody will lead marketing strategy, brand development and digital initiatives to enhance the company’s presence in the manufacturing industry.

Turning the Corner on Virtual Machining and Simulation

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Simulation software’s effectiveness comes down to proper implementation and alignment with shop priorities. 

Outsource the Powder Coating Process With These Steps

| Products Finishing

Parker Ionics’ President John Cole offers a step-by-step process for finding a company to outsource your powder coating process.  

Tungaloy amplía capacidades de ranurado interno con nuevos insertos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto tipo STV, de Tungaloy, mejora la productividad en ranurados y perfiles internos complejos.

Japón reforzará su presencia en EMO Hannover 2025 con tecnología avanzada para la manufactura

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La reconocida feria mundial de tecnología de producción reunirá a los principales fabricantes japoneses de máquinas-herramienta, que presentarán innovaciones en automatización, digitalización e inteligencia artificial.

3D Printing Sets Sail in Nautics: V2 Group, Caracol Create Large-Format, 3D Printed Monolithic Boat

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration between these two European companies strengthens their leadership in nautical and naval innovation, positioning 3D printing as a key solution to tackle the future challenges of the industry.

Coca-Cola responde a aranceles con más PET y menos latas de aluminio

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Coca-Cola modificará su estrategia de embalaje tras el alza de aranceles al aluminio en Estados Unidos, priorizando las botellas de PET.  

Monaghan Drills Features Optimized Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The R4 Speed Drill Series features a two-flute geometry that provides optimal stability and reduces cutting forces.

Beyond filament winding: Fabricator expands into sensor technology, hydrogen tanks and more

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW Top Shops 2024 honoree B&T Composites’ story includes diversification into new markets and technologies like photonics-based structural health monitoring, aerospace and hydrogen tanks.