“Tenemos que plantearnos el reciclaje desde el principio”: BritAS

| Plastics Technology México

El Dr. Friedrich Kastner, CEO de BritAS-Recyclinganlagen GmbH, habla sobre el papel de los materiales plásticos y el rol del reciclaje para su circularidad, concebido desde la etapa de diseño de un producto.

Reciclaje químico: el futuro de la circularidad para los plásticos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

De la pirólisis al reciclaje molecular, las tecnologías químicas redefinen el futuro de los plásticos. Conocer las diferentes tecnologías y por qué es importante el balance de masa resulta crucial para entender esta tendencia que abre nuevas rutas para valorizar residuos plásticos complejos.

Reciclar plásticos: el motor que impulsa la circularidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje es hoy más necesario que nunca. Esta edición de Plastics Technology México celebra las cifras y tecnologías que promueven la evolución del sector.

Recomendaciones para verificar instrumentos de acabado superficial

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

En entornos industriales, la medición de rugosidad superficial debe ser precisa y trazable. Cuando fallan los resultados, el problema suele estar en la calibración. Esta guía explica cómo resolverlo.

Purpose Built Forged Parts Optimized for End Use

| Valve Magazine

Experienced forging suppliers prioritize end use of the part from the early stages of the process to ensure quality, performance and safety in critical applications.

Bcomp, Siux bring natural fiber composites to padel tennis

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flax fibers enter the court through Siux’s GEA padel racquets, delivering high-performance, well-balance sports equipment to a rapidly growing sports market.

RWC delivers composite frac plugs for downhole environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Filament-wound fiberglass/epoxy frac plug billets, developed as part of a contract with an oilfield service company, address the very demanding performance needs of oil and gas.

Aimen contributes to OVERLEAF 3D printed cryogenic tank

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dual thermoplastic composite system, developed to withstand temperatures below -250°C, demonstrates aviation decarbonization strategies.

North Island Drilling Project Begins in Vancouver

| Valve Magazine

The program covers a 4.3-mile area.

AGY single-end S2 Glass enhances fiberglass design versatility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proving better performance than traditional E-glass, S2 Glass roving overcomes traditional limitations in radar transparency, strength and stiffness, ballistic and impact resistance and other properties.

VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits

| Valve Magazine

Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.  

VRC Welcomes Scallon Controls

| Valve Magazine

The VRC welcomes Scallon Controls as a member!

Royal3D uses large-scale 3D printing for aquatic drone production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ShearWater aquatic drone, manufactured with fiberglass-reinforced recycled PETG, demonstrates precision 3D printing capabilities, sustainability focus and design innovation for maritime and heavy-duty applications.

HG Grimme CNC centers reduce ACE CFRP postprocessing setup

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The switch to HG machining centers for the milling of automotive CFRP parts and structural components cuts setup time down from 40-45% to 2-3% and protects against dust generation.

People in composites: April 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites industry welcomes new personnel and position transitions for Gurit, Kaneka Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, L&L Products, Norco, 47G and The Gill Corp.

Cooling System Saves Energy Directly in the Mold

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s Cooling Tornado offers simplified installation and quick retrofits, and also enables customized shortening, further supporting uncomplicated installation on existing systems.

The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Retos y oportunidades para la industria de semiconductores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

A nivel mundial, las empresas de semiconductores tienen previsto desarrollar nuevas plantas de producción hasta 2030, pero la industria debe superar diferentes retos.

Education Initiatives Move the Finishing Industry Forward

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Some of the usual suspects are working hard in the industry to bring continuing education to the forefront. Learn about some new opportunities for training as well as updates to tried-and-true programs.
#workforcedevelopment

Latest GDP Report Shows Mixed Messages

| Valve Magazine

Headline number was negative, but this was primarily driven by a large increase in imports.  

Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.

#VeranoDanyVasito 2025 abre convocatoria para proyectos ambientales

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La plataforma Cuentáme del Unicel invita a organizaciones y activistas a participar en #VeranoDanyVasito2025. La convocatoria cierra el 23 de mayo y busca iniciativas que promuevan el cuidado del medio ambiente entre niños.