De plástico a medicina: innovación con PET reciclado

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Investigadores lograron convertir botellas de PET posconsumo en L-DOPA, un fármaco clave en la lucha contra el párkinson.

Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 presenta su programa de conferencias

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La cita se realizará el 19 y 20 de mayo en el Hotel Sheraton María Isabel de la Ciudad de México. Ley General de Economía Circular, coyuntura geopolítica y nuevos desarrollos tecnológicos reconfiguran las condiciones del sector del reciclaje de plásticos en México y América Latina.

SMMT urges EU to amend Made in Europe rules to protect U.K. auto trade

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SMMT says U.K.-built vehicles, parts and batteries must be treated as equivalent under “Made in Europe” to safeguard jobs, investment and supply chain resilience.

The state of composites: CW's JEC 2026 recap

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From circularity and high-rate manufacturing to key trends that are building momentum, the CW editorial team tells a story of what they saw and where the composites industry may be headed.

SMM Composites produced 54 high-performance CFRP parts for Computed Wing Sail in weeks

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Maximum stiffness, long-term structural reliability was achieved using six-cavity infusion mold for omegas, large-scale 3D printing and pinpoint machining for highest quality with low lead times.

SPE ACCE 2026 calls for innovative parts nominations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Any registered conference participant is able to enter prototype or production composite parts by July 30, 2026, for a chance to win awards in materials and process innovation categories.

Janicki unveils major multistate expansion plan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Janicki announces growth in Washington and Utah with more than 270,000 square feet of new space and 250+ jobs, plus potential for 1 million square feet in Idaho or Montana to meet aerospace and defense demands.

Megawatt-class H2 turboprop engine completes maiden flight in China

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Aero Engine Corp. of China (AECC)-developed, hydrogen-fueled AEP100 powered a 7.5-ton unmanned cargo aircraft for 36-kilometer, 220 kilometer/hour flight.

China Jushi opens 100,000-ton electronics-grade fiberglass plant

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Zero-carbon smart manufacturing facility supporting high-end services and auto electronics is expected to increase Jushi’s global market stake by 4%.
#electronics

Piper Aircraft introduces composite seven-blade MT-Propeller as factory option for M700 Fury

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Designed by MT-Propeller with advanced composite materials and aerodynamic efficiency, the propeller offers improvements including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate and a quieter cabin.

REGENT Seaglider autonomous drone, Squire, completes first ground-effect test flight

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

One of REGENT Defense’s portfolio of hydrofoiling seaglider marine craft designed for military use, Squire flies below radar targeting 70-knot speeds, 50-pound payload and range of 100 nautical miles.

Developing and Characterizing an Advanced Passivation System

| Products Finishing

Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. has developed a passivation with reduced chromium content based on chromium III and zirconium.

Spiral launches AR-powered spatial inspection platform for composite structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Roboscope is an iPhone-based system that replaces paper logs with spatially anchored digital defect records on wind turbine blades and large composite parts.

BMF Introduces microArch S150 Series for High-Speed Micro-Precision Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series photopolymerization printers, providing 25-micron resolution and intuitive operation for applications in microfluidics, fiber optics and biomedical devices.

SC Johnson y KidZania lanzan experiencia sobre reciclaje

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

SC Johnson y KidZania inauguraron una planta de reciclaje educativa para fomentar la conciencia ambiental desde la infancia.

Episode 55: Dave Noblin, Greene Tweed

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Explore how thermoplastic composites enhance rotating equipment in aerospace and industrial sectors, offering improved wear resistance, efficiency and longevity over metals.

Starrag Machining Solutions Enable Efficient Processing of Complex Components

| Modern Machine Shop

Starrag’s provides solutions for aluminum, titanium, steel and cast iron applications with large-format workpieces.

Máquinas de medición por coordenadas para componentes de gran tamaño

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las CMM Maxima y Maxima R, de LK Metrology, están diseñadas para medición precisa de piezas pesadas y complejas.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 149: G-Code Macro Relational and Logical Operators by Controller

David Wynn | Production Machining

A breakdown of G-code macro keyword functions across a range of major controllers. 

People-Powered Digital Transformation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Success in moldmaking's digital shift depends more on getting people on board than implementing technology.
#workforcedevelopment

Single Pair Ethernet Provides a Single Digital Communication Technology for Industry

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

SPE Extrusion Holding Process Optimization Conference

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Extrusion Division’s event slated for June 16-18 in Montreal.