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February 2026: PE, PP, PVC Prices Flat to Up; PS and PET Flat to Down

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Three of the five commodity resins are expected to move in a somewhat upward trajectory due to overall supply/demand imbalance strategies.

Nuevos boletines técnicos para el sector metalmecánico en 2026

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Modern Machine Shop México presenta nuevos boletines para 2026 que cubren tendencias en mecanizado para las industrias automotriz y aeroespacial, así como contenidos técnicos en herramientas de corte, metrología, robótica y automatización.

Liebherr Machine Platform Enhances Grinding of Large Workpieces

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The LGP 2000 machine platform features a high-precision, hydrostatically mounted table with wear-free direct drive.

Troubleshooting Processes Experiencing Drift or Shift

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Most troubleshooting fails for a simple reason: rather than conducting true root cause analysis, people start assigning causes before they properly classify behavior.

PP reciclado de alto desempeño avanza en automotriz

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ExxonMobil, Milliken y Ravago desarrollan compuestos de PP reciclado que cumplen con los exigentes requisitos mecánicos del sector automotriz.

Cutting engine weight via thermoplastic composite guide vanes

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Greene Tweed replaces metal stator vanes with its DLF material co-molded with a metal leading edge that meets performance, cost and high-rate production targets while cutting 4 kg per engine.

Shell Introduces Chrome Catalyst PE Grades

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New grades for conduit, bulk containers and shipping applications are now available.

Nueva versión 2025.08 de ModuleWorks incrementa eficiencia y seguridad en manufactura digital

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La actualización del software incluye algoritmos de desbaste inteligente, control dinámico de avances y visualización acelerada en GPU para optimizar tiempos de ciclo, calidad de piezas y seguridad de procesos.

Silicon Carbide Static Chemical Mixer: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A static mixer gets an upgrade in both design and material in this week's Pic.

Emuge-Franken Tools Produce Self-Locking Threads

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken’s Threads-All / Aero Self-Lock Thread Mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth and a TiAlN-T46 coating, making them well-suited for demanding industry applications such as aerospace.

Unifying Industrial Automation with a Single Communication Technology

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

The infrastructure that underpins the robots, conveyors and other components that automate manufacturing processes might seem like a complex web — but that’s starting to change.

Pursuing the Way of the Polymath

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

To excel in the current world of manufacturing, to achieve breakthroughs, attain innovation and succeed, mimicking the attributes of the polymath must become a key strategy for the modern business leader.

DiMAT launches unified digital platform to simplify access to advanced manufacturing toolkits

| CompositesWorld

The platform makes all available toolkits accessible through a single secure identity provider to eliminate the need for separate credentials, fragmented billing systems or disconnected security models.

40 Under 40 Deadline Extended: Nominate Your Rising Stars Now!

| Products Finishing

The submission deadline for Products Finishing's 2026 program has been pushed to January 30 — giving you more time to spotlight standout professionals under 40 in surface finishing.

Dürr Builds AI-Focused, Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi EV Brand CEER

| Products Finishing

Dürr’s sustainable paint shop is transforming CEER’s EV manufacturing with zero-overspray tech, electric purification and modular AI systems that slash energy use and boost customization.

Avient demonstrates sustainable composite materials development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Avient's high-strength, lightweight thermoplastic and thermoset composites, including flame-retardant panels and ballistic-resistant materials, are designed for a range of industries and applications.

MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2025 Apprentice of the Year

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Nick Paxton, Apprentice of the Year, discovered moldmaking through family legacy and champions apprenticeships amid manufacturing's critical skills shortage.
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Cinco pilares para fortalecer a la industria de Nuevo León

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Cámara de la Industria de Transformación de Nuevo León hizo un llamado urgente para apoyar a las pymes que enfrentan un entorno adverso y propuso programas de capacitación, financiamiento y vinculación con cadenas de valor.

Borealis Invests 49 Million Euros in Borstar Nextension PP Technology

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Technology for polypropylene from single site catalyst expected to yield high performance monomaterials.

Why Attend PTXPO 2026?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO delivers moldmaking-focused exhibits, live demos, expert insights, networking, hands-on learning and experiences designed to help teams grow and compete.

Abre registro para Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026