What’s top of mind in composites?

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As the composites industry gathers for its largest international trade show, CW’s editorial team shares the key trends and challenges they’re tracking — from aerospace innovations and recycling advancements to economic shifts and the future of eVTOL.

Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.

HMG Paints Supports Community Gym Project

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

HMG Paints has partnered with FC United for a refurbishment project transforming the club's community gym at Broadhurst Park.  

Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.

Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC Launches First-Ever Molding Expert VR App, Setting a New Industry Standard

| MoldMaking Technology

After two years of research and strategic development, Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC are proud to announce that META has approved the publication of the first-ever Molding Expert VR app in the store.
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Ohio Governor DeWine Announces Funding for Aerospace and Defense Innovation Hub

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The new collaboration will further strengthen Youngstown’s position as a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) research, technology and workforce development.

PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian

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.

PTXPO Preview: Wittmann Showcases LSR Molding, Central Conveying Demonstration

| Plastics Technology

A 121-ton SmartPower injection molding machine equipped for LSR processing will join a demonstration of Wittmann’s Codemax RFID-coded manifold, among other technologies.

3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Utilizing Axtra3D’s additive technology, LSI Solutions, a medical equipment manufacturer found the compatible machine it needed to accelerate its R&D process for prototyping molds for medical devices.

Iniciativa para recuperar empaques plásticos de pequeño formato

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con mejoras en reciclaje y nueva infraestructura, Closed Loop Partners busca redirigir empaques plásticos pequeños del vertedero al mercado de reciclaje.

Meusburger lanza su nuevo portal en línea en Plastimagen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meusburger estrena su portal en línea para mejorar la compra y gestión de componentes para moldes.  

Franconia Industries Brass Provides Corrosion Resistance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: EZeeBrass’ chipbreaking properties, achieved through the addition of magnesium, provide short, easily broken chips at high cutting speeds.

BCSE 2025 report indicates U.S. is ready to meet sustainable energy demands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Annual Factbook tracking market and policy trends offers insight on the U.S.’ sustainable energy portfolio from 2024, including capacity, investment and deployment.

People in composites: February 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New personnel developments have been announced by Teijin Ltd, IACMI, Electra.aero Inc. and Aurora Material Solutions.

Aksa Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Aksa’s ambitious development projects.

Mucell Extrusion Purchased by Censco

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Zotefoams PLC sells Mucell Extrusion Technology brand to engineering services company.

Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.

Larger Databases Support Standard Mold Units

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

With the extension of two databases, Hasco offers its customers time and cost savings through efficient and precise data processing.    

Automating Mold Polishing With AI-Powered Robotics

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Empowering human workers and harnessing the precision of AI-driven robots may help streamline the polishing process for some molds and tooling.

JBM Vertical Turning Lathes Provide Versatile, Compact Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The WVT-190 and 190K vertical turning two-axis lathe models from WSI are said to have the power, strength and capacity to take on a range of projects from large to small.

CNC Milling Tips & Tricks: 7 Articles For You to Mill Through

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Dive into popular milling articles from Modern Machine Shop, Moldmaking Technology, and Production Machining to discover tips, tricks, and innovations that will make your chips fly—and your competition sweat.  

Frigel optimiza su tecnología con el refrigerante R-513A

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con el R-513A, Frigel ofrece enfriadores industriales más sostenibles y seguros, alineados con normativas globales. Conozca sus ventajas en Plastimagen 2025.