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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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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.
Coperion Pelletizer Boosts Quality, Cuts Energy Use
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New design improvements improve air supply, material conveying and pellet handling.
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.
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.
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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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.
Cygnet Texkimp to deliver 3D weaving creels for two aerospace contracts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Large-scale, high-volume weaving solutions featuring 5,000-7,000 carbon fiber bobbins will aid in advancing components like aircraft engines, fan cases and blades, wings, tubes and connectors.
TenneT deploys Epsilon Cable monitoring method to assess composite core integrity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Field validation of CoreCheck enables post-installation integrity verification of composite core conductors on a 380-kilovolt line.
Coriolis partners with machine expert Perellion to support U.S. operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The French fiber placement systems company aims to locally reinforces its U.S. customer service and support capabilities.
CMC body flap for Space Rider TPS passes plasma test after hypervelocity impact
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) thermal protection system (TPS) component passes another qualification test at CIRA, surviving 1200°C for 600 seconds with 1-centimeter-diameter hole.
Engel Delivers ‘World’s Largest’ Injection Molding Machine
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Commissioned for parts with a projected area of 27 ft.2, providing 12,365 tons of clamp force and featuring a nearly 140-lb shot size, the Engel duo 12000 US is positioned by the Austrian machinery and automation manufacturer as the world’s largest injection molding machine.
Advancing the Thermoplastic Composite Battery Enclosure into Production
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Having achieved its first few commercial series successes, Kautex Textron explains the design process for its Pentatonic battery enclosure platform, which comprise glass fiber/PP or PA6 and injection overmolding a compression molded laminate.
Optimizing Zinc Plating Efficiency
| Products Finishing
Troubleshoot reduced efficiency in alkaline zinc plating with expert tips on balancing brighteners, zinc levels and carbonates for optimal rack system performance.
Index Reports Continued Expansion as Moldmaking Market Absorbs Mixed Signals
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
A small dip in the Index masks a largely positive month for orders, output and suppliers.
Tomra Opens Test and Training Center in North Carolina
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Center will train Tomra service technicians and offer access to customers for testing.
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Chuck Flammer Now Uniloy’s VP of Machine Sales
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Chuck Flammer moves from Bekum America to lead Uniloy’s blow molding machine sales.