Compression molding involves forming of complex shaped components by molding of a charge of fiber reinforced prepreg bulk molding compound (BMC) under heat and high pressures. Unidirectional fiber ...

Lightweight parts, energy-saving processing or combining several process steps into one. It can all be summarized under one buzzword: sustainability. A technology that is highly promising is ...

An innovation in plastics manufacturing is set to have a major impact on the production of large, thick-walled stock shapes from high-performance thermoplastics. Known as displacement intrusion ...

MANITOWOC, WI - January 21, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - MCM Composites, a manufacturer specializing in thermoset plastic ...

Extrusion and injection molding are the most important conversion techniques used by the thermoplastics processing industry. Certain factors need to be considered before a thermoplastics material is ...

As interest in composites has increased in ground transportation, significant work has been underway among resin and reinforcement suppliers, processors and machinery makers to find better ways to ...

Japanese company advances aircraft manufacturing with new CFRP joining method that cuts production time while boosting ...

NEWBURYPORT, Mass., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and ...

Compression molded “smoke pan” designed for conversion from 2-D to 3-D form. Hat angle and plateau optimized to prevent part from shrinking against mold surfaces. Angle changes optimized with radii to ...