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From Show Floor to Shop Floor: Students Discover Real Paths into Manufacturing at PTXPO
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Students explored manufacturing technologies and heard practical career insights, helping connect what they saw to real opportunities in moldmaking and plastics careers.
Lightweight Returnable PET Bottle Optimized for Still Water
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Sidel’s new returnable/reusable PET bottle design for still water comes in a range of sizes that are lighter than previous designs for carbonated water.
Vehículo definido por software: nuevo valor regional
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La inversión en cómputo, electrónica y software muestra que la competitividad automotriz ya no se define solo por ensamble y proveeduría, sino por controlar las plataformas digitales del vehículo moderno.
Alandro impulsa resinas recicladas en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con un enfoque integral que abarca desde la recolección hasta la formulación y el control de calidad, Alandro desarrolla materiales reciclados como PC, ABS, PBT y PP con propiedades equivalentes a las de resinas vírgenes.
6K Additive Award Enables Conversion of Military Scrap into High-Value Powders
| Additive Manufacturing
6K Additive Inc. has been awarded $1.95 million from Defense Logistics Agency to upcycle nickel, titanium, tungsten and niobium alloys for defense applications. National security bolster: The initiative aims to reduce U.S. dependance on foreign materials.
Crashworthy fuselage, tail designs for H2 aircraft using thermoplastic composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: NLR works in Airbus-led Clean Aviation project to demonstrate hydrogen tank integration, double-hinged rudder designs, induction welding and faster NDI.
SHD Composites bio-based composite plays role in EcoSuite aircraft interiors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SHD is helping to develop next-gen Business and First Class aircraft seating with Safran Group and U.K. consortium partners using materials like glass fiber-reinforced, bio-based FR308.
Sora Aviation secures funding to pursue RACES rCF project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RACES is part of the startup’s extensive research to support its S-1 eVTOL, advancing practical pathways for integrating rCF into aircraft structures.
Gurit reports 25% increase in Q1 2026 net sales from continued operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Net sales of CHF 75.9 million were achieved, supported by strong activity in Gurit’s Wind Materials and Manufacturing Solutions segments.
Initial flight tests on Proteus show promise for DLR morphing wings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Replacing conventional flaps and ailerons, these “shape-shifting” composite wings will make aircraft more efficient, easier to control and even safe.
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.
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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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.
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.
Coperion Pelletizer Boosts Quality, Cuts Energy Use
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New design improvements improve air supply, material conveying and pellet handling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sulayr Recycles PET From Tray to Tray
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Sorting technology from Tomra helps recycler renew thermoformed PET food trays.
Is This Mold Design Training 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 online training.
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