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CEPAL: México puede convertirse en un referente manufacturero de la nueva geopolítica global
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La ubicación estratégica, la integración con Norteamérica y una sólida base industrial colocan al país en una posición favorable para captar nuevas inversiones productivas.
Industria del plástico crece 6% en robótica industrial en Norteamérica
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sector de plásticos y caucho registró un crecimiento de 6 % en unidades de robots en el primer semestre de 2026, por encima de sectores como metales, en un mercado donde los ingresos crecieron 21.3% frente a solo 4.3% en unidades, lo que señala una migración hacia sistemas de mayor complejidad.
High-Voltage, Low-Current Charging for Dry-on-Dry Powder Processes
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FABTECH 2026: Parker Ionics introduces Super Pulse Power Advanced Corona Charging Technology designed to optimize transfer efficiency in dry-on-dry powder coating without voltage reduction or ion trap add-ons.
Powder Coating, Waterborne Primer Advances for Structural Steel and Edge Protection
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FABTECH 2026: PPG showcases its Envirocron Extreme Protection Edge Powder Plus alongside the Aquacron Waterborne Shop Primer for structural steel.
Custom Turnkey Coating Systems for Challenging Surface Applications
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FABTECH 2026: Sprimag offers custom-engineered painting and surface coating systems across automotive, aerospace, medical and general manufacturing applications.
Heavy-Duty Aqueous Parts Cleaner Targets Remanufacturing Operations
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FABTECH 2026: Kyzen Corp. showcases Metalnox M6356, a water-based cleaning chemistry formulated to remove heavy oils and burned-on carbon from steel and aluminum components.
Enclosed Track Conveyors Route Parts Through Finishing Lines in Tight Spaces
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FABTECH 2026: Pacline Conveyors showcases its Pac-Line enclosed track conveyor for compact powder coating and ecoat lines, alongside the heavy-duty Pac-Max for larger, heavier parts requiring load stability.
Phosphate-Free Zirconium Pretreatments Eliminate Hazardous Sludge in Metal Finishing
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FABTECH 2026: Circle-Prosco offers the Steelcote line of nanoceramic conversion coatings formulated to replace iron and zinc phosphate systems while reducing energy use and waste disposal costs.
Manual, Automated Precision Pretreatment Equipment
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FABTECH 2026: PEM Inc. displays its updated SprayLean in-line washer alongside its SprayWand and FinFlow product lines for batch and automated pretreatment applications.
Gas Catalytic IR Technology Targets Faster Curing, Lower Energy Use
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FABTECH 2026: Titan-Catalytic offers gas catalytic infrared heaters, ovens and turnkey systems for powder coating and liquid finishing lines.
Surface Treatment Chemical Supplier Emphasizes Service, Supply Reliability
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FABTECH 2026: Troy Chemical supports manufacturers with pretreatment chemicals, on-site technical representatives and three finished goods warehouses distributed across the U.S.
Turnkey Powder Coating, Ecoat, Plating and Anodizing Systems
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FABTECH 2026: Koch Finishing Systems brings the discussion of its full range of automated finishing lines to the show floor, with engineering staff on hand to explore custom system design and upgrades.
Solvent and Aqueous Parts Cleaning Systems for Compact, Complex Operations
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FABTECH 2026: Ecoclean showcases two parts cleaning systems — one solvent-based, one aqueous — designed to address a range of production capacities and cleaning requirements.
Automatic Powder Coating Controller Manages Up to 10 Guns
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FABTECH 2026: Nordson’s VT Auto Controller centralizes gun control and recipe management for powder coating lines of varying production scale.
Rotary Bell Atomizer Series Addresses Automated, Highly Efficient Paint Application
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FABTECH 2026: Sames introduces the Nanobell 8 Series — three models spanning non-electrostatic wood finishing to high-performance electrostatic configurations for automated and robotic coating lines.
Turnkey Powder Coating Systems for Large and Oversized Parts
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FABTECH 2026: Midwest Finishing Systems offers custom-engineered batch and automated finishing systems, with all engineering, manufacturing, installation and service handled by in-house staff.
UV-Cured Coatings Reduce VOCs, HAPs Across Industrial Applications
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FABTECH 2026: Allied UV offers custom-formulated UV-cured coating systems for manufacturers seeking faster production speeds and lower emissions.
Automating Finishing Shop BOM Creation With AI-Powered Tool
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FABTECH 2026: Steelhead Technologies introduces AI BOM Builder, designed to eliminate manual data entry by converting customer drawings into complete bills of materials within its shop management platform.
Thermoset Powder Coatings With Color Consistency, High-Performance Finishes
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FABTECH 2026: Vitracoat highlights its thermoset powder coating portfolio, featuring application efficiency improvements, architectural color offerings and small-batch capabilities for manufacturers across North America.
Mobile Blast Cabinet Systems for Steel, Aluminum and Specialized Substrates
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FABTECH 2026: Fortress Abrasive Blast Systems showcases portable and cabinet blast equipment engineered for surface preparation across manufacturing, fabrication and heavy maintenance applications.
Zirconium-Based Pretreatment Chemistry Cuts Sludge, Extends Bath Life
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FABTECH 2026: DuBois Chemicals introduces DuraTEC, a phosphate-free pretreatment product line formulated to improve operational efficiency and meet environmental and safety compliance.
Advanced Surface Prep Boosts Performance, Protection and Efficiency
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FABTECH 2026: MacDermid Enthone features a full range of plating, anti-corrosion, light metal and wastewater treatment chemistries, supported by on-site technical expertise and process consultation.