Hexcel named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for second consecutive year
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Embraer recognizes Hexcel’s quality, delivery and carbon fiber and composites innovations that enhance the company’s commercial, defense and business aviation.
Shop Talk: Pepper Makes It Better?
| MoldMaking Technology
An apprentice fell for a prank, adding pepper to coolant, sparking laughter and lasting camaraderie.
Impresora 3D de gran formato para moldes y prototipos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La RM40 Series, de Compound Dynamics, que amplía el volumen de impresión, combina extrusión por pellet y filamento para aplicaciones industriales.
Sulayr Recycles PET From Tray to Tray
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Sorting technology from Tomra helps recycler renew thermoformed PET food trays.
Anuncian nuevas inversiones en Querétaro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El gobierno de Querétaro informó de que las empresas TRW de ZF Group, Hansa Flex y Siemens van a realizar inversiones en el estado.
Natural Language Programming Breaks Down Barriers to High-Mix, Low-Volume Automation
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Trener Robotics’ ability to program using natural language turns robots from tools that require special skills to use into coworkers who can take on undesirable tasks.
Is This Mold Design Webinar for You? Maybe This Will Help
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A quick primer on flow, thermal and mechanical principles to prepare you to dive deeper into using them to guide gating, cooling, steel and ejection decisions with this free webinar.
Manufacturers Who Win in the Age of AI Will Be Those Who Think Like Startups
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
Adopting a startup mindset has become an essential part of innovating, surviving and thriving in this new era of AI.
Demonstrating CFRP for high-precision, high-motion watch components
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Japan-based watchmaker explains R&D results of using carbon fiber composites to replace metal in structural movement parts to increase stiffness while not sacrificing mobility or stability.
Making the Most of Your Metrology
Evan Doran | Production Machining
Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the technology, software and philosophy behind better metrology workflows.
Premian a Dow por innovación digital en descarbonización
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Dow recibe el CIO 100 por su plataforma Carbon Footprint Ledger, que permite ofrecer productos con menor huella de carbono y datos verificables.
Industry Leaders Recognized at ECOAT26 Awards Banquet
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
ECOAT26's Awards Banquet spotlighted excellence in the electrocoating industry, honoring Best End-User Contribution and Brewer Award recipients for market promotion, application and development of electrocoat technology.
Walter Thread Milling Cutter Produces Safety-Critical J-Threads
| Modern Machine Shop
Walter USA’s TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter futures a multi-row design for aerospace applications requiring high tensile strength and reliability.
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Arburg se une a academia de envases de pared delgada
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg participa como socio en la TWPA para impulsar el desarrollo de talento en envases de pared delgada. La colaboración destaca tecnologías como el moldeo por inyección-compresión para reducir el peso y el consumo energético del packaging.
HP Introduces MJF1200 3D Printer Providing Multi Jet Fusion Technology in Compact Format
| Additive Manufacturing
HP Inc. introduces the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, designed to bring industrial MJF technology into workspaces with a smaller footprint and simplified workflows.
Coperion Pelletizer Boosts Quality, Cuts Energy Use
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New design improvements improve air supply, material conveying and pellet handling.
Interested in speaking at Carbon Fiber 2026?
| CompositesWorld
Every year CompositesWorld addresses the carbon fiber value chain through several technical presentations curated through industry leaders, innovators and experts. Submit yours for consideration by May 15.
Hyke GFRP electric urban ferry demonstrates 8X efficiency versus diesel
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The F-15 electric ferry cut energy use by up to 88%, eliminated direct emissions and improved transport efficiency in Fredrikstad’s public transport pilot.
GWEC Global Wind Report 2026 confirms sustained wind power momentum
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In this comprehensive analysis, GWEC outlines wind power’s rise against a backdrop of pressure, volatility and demand — and how it is no longer simply an environmental solution.
Leitwind adopts Recyclamine for LS20.X wind turbine blade
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aditya Birla’s recyclable epoxy resin system will support the wind turbine manufacturers’ LS20.X_MK2 platform, with potential phased rollout in LS39 and LS44 platforms.
3D Printing Alongside Injection Molding at PTXPO 2026: Pics of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology
3D printed mold inserts, automation tooling and end-use parts spotted at PTXPO 2026.
Firefly highlights Alpha Flight 8 progress with AFP composite barrel builds
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Planned Alpha rocket upgrades for improved mission payload capacity, reliability and manufacturing are in the integration and testing phase.