Cashco Acquires 3B Controls, UK Manufacturer of Solutions for Storage Tanks
| Valve Magazine
The acquisition strengthens Cashco’s product breadth across pressure/vacuum relief, flame arresting and gas blanketing.
DLR demonstrates crashworthy composite eVTOL for emergency urban operations
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The multi-department project developed airframe structure and safe battery integration, combining an optimized, crash-safe structural design with low-waste, lightweight composite production processes.
Curtiss-Wright Receives ISO 19443 Certification for Brea Facility
| Valve Magazine
The certification includes Amendment 1:2024 for its quality management system.
VAC Innovation becomes U.K. distributor for Toray AmberTool HX56
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Low-temp curing tooling prepreg distribution is the latest addition to VAC’s expanding range of composite processing materials and solutions.
Reinforce3D, 3Dees Industries opens gateway to industrial CFIP adoption
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
At the core of this internal reinforcement technology and hands-on AM experience combination is a shift in how fiber reinforcement is applied, targeting more practical adoption, real use cases and measurable performance gains.
JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
Leistritz integra reciclaje y compounding en una etapa
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Leistritz presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 extrusoras de doble husillo para integrar reciclaje y compounding en un solo proceso.
Nissan inicia producción de pick-ups y consolida a Aguascalientes como hub de producción
| Modern Machine Shop México
La planta de Nissan en Aguascalientes produce seis modelos destinados al mercado local y a la exportación.
UBE y BARplast sellan alianza en poliimidas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Las dos compañías firmaron un acuerdo para distribuir poliimidas de alto desempeño en Norteamérica.
Crecen indicadores clave en el sector metalmecánico al inicio del año
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En enero, el valor de producción de la Fabricación de maquinaria y equipo para el sector metalmecánico aumentó 7.1% en su comparación mensual.
Tecnología de Erema para reciclaje eficiente
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Erema destaca en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 la tecnología INTAREMA TVEplus DuaFil Compact mejora la calidad del pellet reciclado.
Two Critical Questions Manufacturing Leaders Can't Ignore
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
When life happens to your best people, will you react or be ready? Smart manufacturing leaders already know.
#workforcedevelopment
NGR presenta sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para reciclaje
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Recycling LATAM NGR presenta el sistema C:GRAN + Cascada para procesar materiales plásticos con alta humedad y baja densidad.
Managing Workforce Transitions: How Manufacturing Can Navigate Retirements and Life Changes
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
As baby boomers retire and employees face personal challenges, manufacturers need effective succession planning and supportive workplace policies to maintain operations.
#workforcedevelopment
MMT Chats: Exceptional Young Moldmaker Leading with Precision, Skill and Mentorship
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Chris MacDonald, a standout young moldmaker, combines elite CNC/EDM expertise, competition success and leadership to drive excellence at Faith Tool & Manufacturing.
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Multiplicadores de velocidad para operaciones en torno
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los speed increasers Heimatec permiten alcanzar hasta 48,000 rpm en tornos con herramienta motorizada y máquinas tipo suizo.
Emerson's Top-Entry Cryo Valve Limits Leakage and Energy Loss
| Valve Magazine
The Fisher IC2 valve is ideal for cold box applications in hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production.
Structural Marine Component Printed Using LFAM: Pic of the Week
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
This week, LFAM plays a major role in producing a lightweight structural component made from 70% recycled material for a 43-foot catamaran.
Wagner Sprint 2 Expert System Enhances Manual Powder Coating
| Products Finishing
Businesses that want to maximize production can do so with this version’s more intelligent digital touchscreen, the Wizard coating assistant and advanced business tools.
Eve advances eVTOL flight testing with prototype demo
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Focused on low-speed operations so far, the test program is expanding its envelope with propulsion, efficiency and noise performance with promising early results.
Lack Enterprises acquires equity stake in IGCS International
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lack’s polymer chemistry, plating, injection molding and advanced composites expertise will benefit IGCS’ work in U.S. aerospace and defense.
Composite resins price change report
| CompositesWorld
CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.
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