Datos clave sobre la fabricación de productos metálicos en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En marzo de este año, el valor de la producción de los productos metálicos aumentó un 4,6 % respecto al mes anterior.

From Zero to Full: The Day That Nearly “Finished” a Finishing Shop

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

What began as doomsday for this Michigan finisher turned out to be a victory when the shop went from no ecoat business to full capacity. After that day and within two weeks, management onboarded 72 employees to keep up with its business.

Infused sandwich window frame components help double-decker buses meet weight targets

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Prototype GFRP parts were evaluated by Spanish bus manufacturer Carrocerías Ayats as an initial move toward lighter, more efficient, more automated parts and processes.

PepsiCo ajusta sus compromisos de sostenibilidad

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

PepsiCo pospone a 2050 su meta de emisiones netas cero y ajusta objetivos intermedios en reciclaje, plásticos y eficiencia energética.

Cygnet, Viritech recover H2 tank continuous carbon fibers in Ford FCVGen2.0 project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partner technologies have demonstrated the viability of recycled continuous fibers and the potential for automotive tanks to be recycled at meaningful rates.

CRP Technology obtains ISO 14001:2015 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

3D printing company strengthens its industrial model by combining environmental sustainability, technological innovation and strict process control.

Aditya Birla Advanced Materials strengthens U.S. operations through Cargill facility acquisition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Specialty manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, will expand the Indian conglomerate’s U.S. capacity, with plans to more than double its capacity over the next couple of years.

End Mill Delivers Maximum Cutting Volume for Steel Materials

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Haimer USA highlights the upcoming Panther Mill, its latest innovation in high-performance cutting tools to benefit the machining processes.

Syensqo Introduces Orange-Colored Grade for Electric Vehicles

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange provides high visibility for high-voltage components. 

Schreiner ProTech Delivers Intelligent Industrial Markings, Labels

| Products Finishing

Schreiner ProTech introduces Paint Mask Labels, HighTemp Labels and Color Laser Film for extreme manufacturing conditions.

ColorForm From KraussMaffei Brings Key Competencies to One System

| Plastics Technology

ColorForm systems produce finished injection-molded parts with a flood-coating, scratch and UV resistant finish.  

The 3 C's of Clean Lubricants

| Plastics Technology

Clean lubricants enable machines to meet OEM specifications from the outset, keeping sensitive components like servovalves, hoses and proportional control valves operating smoothly while avoiding contaminants — even as small as a few microns — that drastically shorten their lifespans.

Südpack reduce CO₂ con soluciones para café reciclables

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los nuevos empaques de Südpack para café ofrecen barrera, reciclabilidad y reducción de hasta 30 % en emisiones de CO₂ frente a materiales multicapa.  

MMT Chats: Talent Crisis Meets 2030

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The manufacturing industry faces a critical talent shortage as baby boomers retire while reshoring creates new demand and technology transforms workflows.
#workforcedevelopment

Automated composites processing systems facilitate customization, productivity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Mikrosam’s filament winding, prepreg slitting and rewinding, towpreg, AFP/ATL and flexible double-belt press prepreg equipment meet precision and quality demands.

Inicia la participación mexicana en el Paris Air Show 2025

| Modern Machine Shop México

En la edición de 2025 del Paris Air Show, la delegación mexicana está formada por los estados de Chihuahua, Baja California, Querétaro, Yucatán, Aguascalientes y Oaxaca.

Hyperflow 4D Promises FFF Parts with Injection Molded Quality

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Netherlands-based startup has developed a technique for smoothing parts during fused filament fabrication, resulting in low porosity and surface finish comparable to injection molding.

CCAI Welcomes 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Officers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

New members and dedicated, ongoing individuals will support the organization’s mission, growth and leadership in the coming year.

Precision Machining Index Recovers Ground in May

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Manufacturing activity recovered in May, but not enough to claim return to expansion.

ModuleWorks Software Update Boosts Toolpath Generation Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The 2025.04 release of ModuleWorks includes enhanced features to provide process safety and increase part quality.

Epsilon Composite, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe target composites in electrical infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A 15-year partnership collaborating on carbon fiber core conductors has culminated in numerous global projects like modernizing TenneT’s 400-kilovolt high-voltage grid.

TPRC offers specialized training in TPC for engineers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three hands-on programs are available, covering the intricacies of thermoplastic composites, from intro to advanced levels.