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Biomateriales en América Latina: lógica lineal frena la circularidad
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Más de cien países tienen estrategias de economía circular, pero estas se concentran en materiales finitos; los biomateriales, como papel, fibras naturales, caucho y productos bioquímicos, aún se gestionan con lógica lineal. Un análisis de 31 instrumentos de política en 12 países de América Latina constata esa desconexión y propone cinco pilares para integrar estos materiales en cadenas de valor circulares.
Belco Industries Provides More Efficient Services With Mobile Parts Division
| Products Finishing
Flexible delivery approach enables customers to get exactly what they need, whether it’s a single replacement part or a replenishable mobile service kit tailored to their operation.
Ingersoll Cutting Tools High-Feed Milling System Reduces Cycle Times
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the DiFeedWinV high-feed milling system, designed for die and mold manufacturing with V-bottom insert clamping for improved stability and aggressive toolpath capability.
Aditivos para reciclados: el reto técnico de la economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El 2° Foro de Aditivos y Compuestos de ANIPAC reunió a especialistas de APR, AIMPLAS, LyondellBasell, BYK y AddiCo para abordar formulaciones con PCR, regulación europea y el avance de México hacia la Ley General de Economía Circular.
High-Temperature Non-Aerosol Ejector Pin Grease
| MoldMaking Technology
UltraHeat Grease protects all moving mold components from friction, wear and corrosion.
KUKA Robotics Automation Solutions Simplify Machine Tending
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: KUKA Robotics highlights integrated robotic systems with CNC machine tool OEM partners and automation providers.
MGS opera máquinas KraussMaffei PX en nueve sitios globales
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
MGS utiliza máquinas PX, totalmente eléctricas, de KraussMaffei en nueve sitios de producción en tres continentes para moldeo de precisión en cuarto limpio ISO Clase 8, con la función APCplus para control disparo a disparo en piezas de bajo gramaje para los sectores farmacéutico, diagnóstico y medtech.
Embedded Innovation: One-Man Mold Shop Delivers Fast, Complex Solutions in Medical Molding
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A unique mold shop model inside a medical facility is driving the reshoring of high-precision medical molds, with on-site support and cost savings.
How Dust-on-Dust Application Is Redefining Coating Systems
Tommy Reno | Products Finishing
Dust-on-dust powder coatings are a strategic coating solution for manufacturers looking to scale production while meeting high performance specifications.
Plásticos flexibles: diseño, ley y economía circular
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ningún sistema en el mundo ha resuelto por completo el reciclaje de empaques plásticos flexibles. Especialistas de ECOCE, AGIR y WRAP diagnosticaron, en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, los obstáculos y los proyectos concretos que buscan cambiar esa realidad en México.
New PX5 Mold Steel Shows Major Performance Gains Over Traditional P20
| MoldMaking Technology
New testing from PCS Company and International Mold Steel (IMS) shows that PX5 mold steel delivers faster machining, better dimensional stability, and lower finishing costs than traditional P20 steel.
How Linear Motion Components Impact CNC Machining Operations
| Modern Machine Shop
Linear motion components provide the foundation for smooth axis movement on a machine tool. Here are factors to consider when choosing machines with linear motion components that are durable and effective for different machining applications.
SUMMSEED Consortium to Develop Sustainable Steels for Enhanced Efficiency in Mining and Heavy Industries
| Additive Manufacturing
The SUMMSEED project, led by the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech, is developing medium manganese steels for wire-based DED. Potential outcome: The project aims to create an alternative to Hadfield steels with reduced CO2 footprint.
Smart Mold presenta Aria, IA para ajuste de moldeo por inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Smart Mold presentó en PLAST 2026 el software Aria, que usa visión computarizada e Inteligencia Articicial, IA, para identificar defectos y sugerir correcciones en tiempo real, reduciendo los ensayos de configuración de 25 a 3 y el desperdicio en un 94 %.
VIDEO: KAI scales thermoplastic composites for next-gen aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A snapshot video by ThermoForged and accompanying content published by CW platform details Korea Aerospace Industries’ TPC journey as a high-rate Tier 1 single-aisle, eVTOL airframe supplier.
Screw Mixes at 'Molecular Level' To Boost Properties
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Randcastle’s patent-pending Molecular Homogenizer screw uses three-directional mixing to improve properties and thermal uniformity, while preventing degradation and increasing density.
Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.
Tungaloy Cutting Tool Supports Single-Pass Drilling, Chamfering
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill line to include pre-thread drills for standard tap sizes, combining drilling and chamfering in a single pass.
NASF/AESF Project #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q3)
| Products Finishing
Q3 research on rare earth metal electrodeposition using water-in-salt electrolytes centers around cobalt-neodymium alloy coatings and electrochemical behavior.
HCL Software Optimizes Swiss-Style Machining Tool Paths
| Modern Machine Shop
HCL CAMWorks 2026 includes CAD/CAM programming for Swiss-style CNC machines to promote advanced automation and precision.
Composite aerostructures suppliers pitch thermoplastics, automation for next narrowbody
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
As Airbus advances its NGSA program, suppliers including Aernnova, Daher, Latecoere, Montana Aerospace and Saab are developing manufacturing suited to rates beyond 100 aircraft per month.
AeroVironment is awarded $20M contract for ceramic, CMC materials research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Work conducted under the CAMP program for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force will accelerate development through additive, 3D printing and sensors integration.