Grupo Bimbo avanza hacia empaques 100 % reciclables

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Bimbo alcanzó 94 % de empaques reciclables en 2024 y mantiene su meta de llegar al 100 % para 2025 bajo su estrategia “Cero Desperdicios”.  

United Grinding Received RTX Premier Award

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Grinding, precision finishing solutions manufacturer is recognized for its cost competitiveness, collaboration and customer service in 2024.

Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Danimer is a developer and producer of bioplastics. 

Importación de portaherramientas en México: Datos clave para la industria

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer trimestre del año, el valor de la importación de portaherramientas y dispositivos de roscar de apertura automática creció 8.8% comparado con el mismo trimestre de 2024.

Student Teams Put 3D Printed Multitools to the Test in Second Annual AM in Steel Competition

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Five teams of college students competed to design and additively manufacture multitools that were tested on stage during Forge Fair 2025.

Indorama Ventures celebra 50 años en Querétaro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La planta de Indorama en Querétaro cumple cinco décadas de innovación, sostenibilidad y liderazgo en reciclaje de botellas PET.

Melt Sensor Offers Real-Time Viscoelastic Measurement

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Polymer melt analyzer billed as “big leap” in sensor technology.

MMT Chats: Mold Design Apprentices Speak Out

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mold Design Apprentices Alex McClinton and Nolan Benedict share their individual journeys to moldmaking, impressions of a unique mold design apprenticeship and their future plans.
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Reciclaje químico de plásticos: técnicas y beneficios

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Explore los métodos avanzados de reciclaje químico, incluyendo hidrólisis y amonólisis, y cómo estos ayudan a transformar los plásticos en compuestos valiosos.

Second B Axis Improves Efficiency of Swiss-Type Machining

Julia Hider | Production Machining

A highly stable, fully programmable B axis on the subspindle of Nomura DS’s 20J3XBTC enables users to more quickly machine complex parts complete.

Jekta begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Trials of 1:9 scaled composite prototype marks new milestones in the program’s development, including plans to introduce the new aircraft globally in 2030.

Moore Brothers Co. acquires Symmetrix Bristol in Rhode Island

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Merging of the two teams, which includes the acquisition of Symmetrix’s composite tooling assets and a move to its flagship facility, will establish wide-ranging and complementary skills.

MSS to distribute Strongwell FRP composite products in Europe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Module Solutions & Systems (MSS) is authorized to distribute Strongwell’s standard and non-standard products throughout Europe, excluding the U.K.

Deutsche Aircraft rolls out D328eco test aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The D328eco turboprop is an advanced evolution of the Dornier 328 with advanced features and a composites-intensive design. Its flight campaign is expected to begin soon.  

Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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Scatter Correction CT Addresses X-ray Scatter Artifacts in Industrial Scanning

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Nikon highlights Scatter Correction CT, a software solution that enhances image quality and measurement accuracy in industrial computed tomography (CT) scanning by correcting scatter artifacts.  

EDM, Precision Milling, 3D Printing Improves Accuracy, Reduces Machining Time

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

MC Machinery Systems highlights an array of EDM and precision milling tools, as well as a wire laser metal 3D printer, all of which have the capacity to meet moldmaking needs.  

Pollen AM Pam Pro Prints From Pellets

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New generation 3D printer provides increased build volume and printing speed. 

Sandvik Coromant Parting, Grooving Geometry Increases Chip Control

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s CoroCut 1-2 concept is designed for high performance and security across a variety of applications.

Tire-Driven Gantry for Heavy-Duty Applications

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Designed for the smooth, even take-up of products ranging from fiber-optic cables to electrical power cables.