Mexican Media Brands
Erema presenta avances en reciclaje grado alimentario en PRSE
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Erema participó en PRSE 2026 con actualizaciones de la tecnología Volex para desgasificación y control de olores, y avances en la autorización Novel Technology de la UE para rHDPE grado alimentario a partir de botellas de leche posconsumo en circuito cerrado.
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.
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.
The Aqueous Cleaning Assumptions Worth Re-Examining
| Products Finishing
Industry experts are bringing aqueous-focused sessions to the 2026 Parts Cleaning Conference, from advanced cleaning strategies for engineers tackling dragout and precision cleaning, to CIP validation and high rework rate discussions.
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.
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.
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.
Importación de herramientas de corte crece en abril
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Las herramientas de fresado concentraron el mayor valor de importación en abril, con 11.61 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento de 16.8 % en su comparación anual.
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 %.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supertec Grinding Machine Reduces Cycle Times
| Production Machining
IMTS 2026: Supertec’s compact, lightweight PMGII-100CN improves accuracy, minimizes repositioning errors and increases overall productivity for complex workpieces.
ORNL 3D printing method with composites enables origami-inspired structures without a mold
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The patent-pending hybrid method eliminates mold storage challenges, enables rapid deployment and facilitates production of flat-to-foldable structures integrating fiber reinforcement with 90% reduced cost.
Bell completes first two wing structures for MV-75 Cheyenne
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lessons learned underpin Bell’s successful fabrication and assembly of the tiltrotor’s composite wing skins and spars and tailored aluminum substructure.
BMW X5 enters final test phase, prepares for 2026-2028 series rollout
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The BMW X5 is completing final calibration drives prior to production, with iX5 EV and iX5 Hydrogen versions to follow featuring a high-voltage battery and CFRP tanks in the iX5.
JetZero breaks ground on Greensboro factory, reveals HQ plans
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CFRP-intensive Z4 airframe will be up to 50% more fuel efficient, built in the most efficient and adaptable digital twin designed plant informed by The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita.
Aumentó 0.5 % el volumen de la producción manufacturera en abril
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Por subsectores, la Fabricación de maquinaria y equipo, la Fabricación de equipo de computación y equipos electrónicos, así como la Fabricación de equipo de transporte también presentaron crecimiento en producción.