Automated Single-Piece Workflow Revolutionizes Implant Manufacturing

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

A platform enabling automation of lot sizes as small as one part is helping Mach Medical on its mission for just-in-time orthopedic implant manufacturing.

California Molding: How To Make It Work

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Manufacturing in the Golden State has always presented unique challenges. Performance Engineered Products rises to the task through continuous improvement.

IMI Supplies Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen Production

| Valve Magazine

The new installation allows IGAT to integrate renewable hydrogen into its existing operations, reducing the carbon intensity of production while maintaining the performance and reliability standards expected in industrial gas manufacturing.  

Sistema PowRGrip de Rego-Fix para sujeción estable y control de vibraciones

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema PowRGrip está diseñado para mejorar la precisión, la amortiguación de vibraciones y la vida útil de la herramienta en una amplia gama de materiales.

Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory Expands Facility, Evolves Into Full-Service Coatings Solutions Partner

| Products Finishing

Additional Michigan facility space will support continued growth as Stonebridge moves beyond testing and development to include custom coatings manufacturing.

Hablemos de plásticos: reciclaje químico y balance de masa

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje químico permite valorizar residuos complejos y, mediante el balance de masa, incorporar materias primas recicladas en plantas existentes con trazabilidad y certificación.

‘Largest Ever’ In-Line Reciprocating-Screw Blow Molder

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Uniloy introduces what it says is the first 24-cavity machine of this type.

Embracing Innovation, Sustainability Through Powder Coating

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Event recaps and ongoing industry trends found in the April issue, including PCI Powder Coating Week highlights, innovative effects, industry insights and the 2026 40 Under 40 award winners.

Flowserve invierte 800 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Global Technology and Engineering Center Laguna, de Flowserve, se enfocará en la ingeniería de proyectos, diseño de productos y el desarrollo de capacidades estratégicas en cadena de suministro.

LK Metrology Bridge-Type CMMs Enable Precise Measurement of Large, Heavy Components

| Modern Machine Shop

LK Metrology’s Maxima and Maxima R ranges of CMMs are designed for large, complex quality control applications in industries such as aerospace and energy.

Nova To Fill First Commercial Order for Syndigo rPE-IN3 Recycled Polyethylene

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Sigma Plastics will use 200,000 lbs of the recycled material in its stretch film products. 

NASF/AESF #124: Innovative Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems (Q6)

| Products Finishing

Quarter six continues ongoing RIFHySTO project in two study phases: a rethinked design for the Vibrobot cell and overcoming resistance to the last reduction step in titanium electrodeposition.

Leaders in the Making: 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

PF honors emerging leaders in the finishing industry nominated for its annual 40 Under 40 program. 

TetraSpar Demonstrator floating wind substructure heads onshore for data assessment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In operation off the Norweigan coast since 2021, the subsea system will provide data into material wear and structural integrity for commercial maturation.

NETZSCH launches AI-powered polymer qualification tool for recyclate quality control

| CompositesWorld

Software quantifies polymer content in seconds using DSC and machine learning. The company is also seeking partners to help expand its material database.  

RDW approves PAL-V as certified automotive manufacturer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Netherlands Vehicle Authority approves PAL-V to produce its type-certified, road-legal composite FlyDrive solutions, which will meet stringent automotive and aviation certification requirements.

HM Upgrade by Xenia elevates TPC material performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the use of high modulus fibers, the technology gives +15% stiffness, +20% toughness and +15% strength while preserving the lightweight nature of regular CFRP compounds.

Wemech BladeScanner concept shifts composites NDT toward standardized, data-supported workflows

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wemech launches an experimental acoustic-analysis program for composite airfoil profile structures to enable more reliable, scalable and digitally traceable inspection solutions, and seeks development partners.

GT Wings secures momentum across maritime sector

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With an independent performance verification, a new manufacturing partnership and its first commercial fleet order, GT Wings is scaling the commercial deployment of its composite wind-assisted propulsion system.

Wind builds clean energy potential across Asia’s economic landscape

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Global Wind Energy Council provides recent updates on the proliferation of onshore and offshore wind in regions including Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.

GE carbon fiber composites are ready for the GEX9 aeroengine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GE Aerospace composites, first introduced on the GE90 in 1995, now underpin the case and fan blade design of the GE9X, which has surpassed 300 million flight hours in preparation for entry into service.

Vulcan Shield Global partners with Nanyang Technological University to advance FRP, MMC materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pursuit of novel processing techniques and application possibilities supported by scientific validation drive collaborative efforts.