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New Collaboration To Install Plastic Leak-Detection Systems
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Plastixs taps Quality Mold Shop and Mobile Manifold Repair to install Airtect technology for detecting material leaks in hot runners and machine nozzles.
I.S.T. polyimide fiber expands to extreme environments
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An evolution of the company’s Imidetex fiber platform combines negative thermal expansion, zero outgassing and vibration damping to support precision structures in aerospace, space systems and other demanding environments.
EHang posts record Q4 revenue, first GAAP profit as EH216-S commercial launch nears
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Financial results for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 indicate the Asian eVTOL company’s optimal position for scaled production, expanded operations and a financially strengthened business led by commercial advances in China and overseas markets.
Por qué usar extrusión en tándem para espumas de baja densidad
| Plastics Technology México
La creciente demanda de envases de espuma de baja densidad plantea interrogantes sobre el uso de líneas de extrusión en tándem y el potencial de opciones más simples. Este análisis revela los desafíos reológicos y de equipo en el espumado, además de explorar la viabilidad de alternativas sustentables como el PLA para aplicaciones de empaques de alimentos.
Arburg Reveals Production Plans, New Technologies and Results
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Arburg’s executives, including new CEO, shared financial results, production plans and updates on its newest machines and controls at Technology Days.
Centros de mecanizado de cinco ejes Fryer 5X con rotación completa de 360 grados
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie 5X, de Fryer, diseñada para aplicaciones donde la rotación de la pieza no es práctica, combina gran capacidad, flexibilidad del husillo y control avanzado.
Procesamiento de PET y variables que afectan su desempeño
M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México
La estabilidad del PET en procesos industriales depende del control de la humedad, la viscosidad intrínseca y la cristalinidad, variables que limitan la calidad del producto. Procesos como la inyección, la extrusión y el reciclado introducen degradación y variabilidad que condicionan las aplicaciones en envases, fibra y lámina.
Chiller Line Adds 'Remote-Cool' Option
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Space-saving “remote-cool” option for AEC’s GPL Series releases heat outdoors by locating the chiller condenser outside while the chiller remains indoors.
3D Printed CFRP Forms Speed Construction of Concrete Nuclear Reactor Bioshield
Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing
In its first demonstration, Kairos Power and Oak Ridge National Laboratory tested the potential of AM and composites to enable fast, repeatable manufacturing for energy construction.
Don't Fear the Reaper: Is Practical AI a Thing?
| MoldMaking Technology
AI in manufacturing isn't ending the workforce; it's eliminating the inefficiency and information silos that have threatened the industry for years.
North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Rise 7% in Q4
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Gains in single-screw extrusion and injection molding shipments offset a decline in twin-screw extrusion, resulting in a net increase for the quarter.
#economics
From the Shop Floor to the Hill: Leading with Purpose
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Accumold CEO Roger Hargens shares why being active in workforce, innovation and policy isn’t extra—it’s essential to manufacturing’s future. Time to lead.
#workforcedevelopment #regulations
COMCE: IED en México sigue la ruta mundial hacia sectores de alto valor agregado
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con datos del tercer trimestre de 2025, México recibió 184 millones de dólares de IED en centros de datos, la cifra más alta registrada.
México avanza hacia la automatización total con mayor compra de robots industriales
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre 2021 y 2025, el valor total de las importaciones de robots industriales pasó de más de 147 millones de dólares a más de 203 millones, lo que representó un crecimiento acumulado de 37.7%.
Convenio impulsa educación ambiental en CDMX
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Congreso de la CDMX y CONMÉXICO firman convenio para promover educación ambiental, gestión de residuos y economía circular.
Uavos enables quality composite UAV rotor blades using in-house manufacturing curing ovens
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An extended service life of up to 3,000 hours is achieved through the company’s quality-assured equipment, which is not just for sale but also applied in Uavos’ own aerospace-grade production.
Web Industries expands thermoset slitting capacity in France
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Operations beginning May 2026 are part of Web’s strategy to reinforce its European footprint and support international aerospace growth in thermosets, thermoplastics.
Syensqo renews long-term agreement with Boeing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Secured contract covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for Boeing commercial and defense programs, reinforcing aerospace as a core growth driver.
Bodo Möller Chemie signs worldwide supply contract with Airbus
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Within the strictly regulated and technologically demanding aerospace sector, Bodo Möller Chemie is leveraging its broad-based, high-performance adhesives portfolio, in-depth technical expertise and global certification.
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe starts up new southwestern France carbon fiber production unit
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Long-term vision anticipates European market needs with a secure, local supply of T300 and high-modulus fibers, with 6,000-tonne capacity starting second half of 2026.
Webinar de Mujeres en la Manufactura analiza IA y liderazgo femenino
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Encuentro virtual sobre liderazgo femenino en manufactura abordará IA, analítica de datos e innovación industrial.
Fighting Fire With Chemistry
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Trade strategies, regulatory pressure and fire safety performance expectations are changing approaches to fire safety in plastics.
#regulations