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Momentum cools, but composites growth endures
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
The Index remains in growth territory as surging material prices weigh on future expectations.
Smaller, Smoother, Smarter: Trends to Watch in Additive Manufacturing for 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology
At this year’s PTXPO, I expected to find 3D printed injection mold tooling on display. But I was surprised by the other indicators about where AM technology is headed next. Three things to watch.
Finishing Index Closes Q1 on Strong Footing
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
The Index stayed well above recent-year norms, even as growth slowed and material costs jumped sharply in March.
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In Memorium: Eugene B. Nadel
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Eugene 'Gene' B. Nadel, influential publisher in the surface finishing industry, dies at 89.
Empleo en la industria aeroespacial inicia 2026 con crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Encuesta Mensual de la Industria Manufacturera reporta un aumento en el personal ocupado dentro de la fabricación de equipo aeroespacial durante enero de 2026, reflejando una dinámica positiva en este segmento industrial.
SHD launches MTC521FR flame‑retardant clear epoxy prepreg
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SHD Composites, a Cambium company, has launched MTC521FR, a new flame-retardant clear epoxy prepreg engineered for visually critical carbon fiber components requiring certified fire performance.
Coexpair will deliver advanced hot press for Safran new composites development lab
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Advanced system will be used to develop next-gen thermoset and thermoplastic engine components using RTM, SQRTM, compression molding plus thermoplastic consolidation and hot forming processes.
Xaloy Acquires Maxi Melt
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Xaloy expands European market presence with purchase of Italian supplier of plasticating components.
Topsun anuncia inversión de 55 millones de dólares en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa automotriz Topsun instalará una nueva operación en el Parque Industrial PILBA, en León (Guanajuato), con una inversión de 55 millones de dólares que contempla la generación de 800 empleos.
Mold-Masters presenta celda Integra para inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema, desarrollado por Mold-Masters y Primaform, elimina el canal frío, optimiza el uso de la resina y reduce los desperdicios.
En Estados Unidos, PACK Act busca ordenar normas de reciclabilidad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Plastics Industry Association respalda esta iniciativa que pretende unificar los criterios de reciclabilidad y de etiquetado ambiental.
Umicore Introduces Auruna 8000 as Part of Hard Gold Plating Portfolio Expansion
| Products Finishing
The high-speed electrolyte has been added to the company’s existing range of sustainable gold-iron electrolytes, providing high deposition rates and optimal coating characteristics for selective and reel-to-reel applications.
Escariador de doble piloto para control dimensional en barrenos profundos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El Double Pilot Reamer, de Star Cutter Company, es un escariador concebido para operaciones de barreno profundo.
Physical AI Arrives on the Shop Floor
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
Automation has long struggled with high-mix manufacturing, and AI has promised to address that challenge.
Events and the Industrial Purchase Process
| Gardner Web
In this first of a multi-part series examining trends, tactics, and takeaways revealed in the Industrial Buying Influence report, we look at the role of events in the industrial purchase process and share strategies and best practices for finding the biggest ROI from your event marketing strategy.
Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing
Jim Callari | Additive Manufacturing
Thermoforming specialist Lindar applies pellet extrusion and SLS 3D printing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures.
Slack & Parr high-precision metering pumps commissioned for new carbon fiber plant in India
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The U.K. company has been commissioned to deliver 21 acrylic metering pumps for the production of PAN precursor.
Parcours launches premium bicycle wheels incorporating rCF
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
In collaboration with Lineat Composites, Parcours’ Strade GT wheels are manufactured in part with VibraCORE, a vibration-damping material integrating aligned reclaimed carbon fibers.
Carbon Revolution enters Voluntary Administration
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The CFRP wheel manufacturer reports it has entered a financial restructuring of its business in Australia.
Tricel Group acquires Matrix Composite Materials
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The acquisition expands Bristol, U.K.-based Tricel Group’s advanced composites distribution.
IACMI accepting nominations for Rising Star award
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Part of IACMI’s “Make It In America” initiative, the awards highlight early career professionals in composites manufacturing. Nominations open until April 29.
Mokon Launches Low GWP Chiller
| Plastics Technology
Portable chiller with low-GWP refrigerant meets compliance requirements and is designed for laboratory applications, ⅓-ton laser cooling and micromolding.