Evaluación de esfuerzos internos en piezas plásticas

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology México

El análisis de fallas en polímeros semicristalinos requiere más que un enfoque tradicional. ¿Cómo evitar estos errores en la evaluación de defectos en polímeros?

Manufactura aditiva en moldes de inyección de plástico

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La impresión 3D está transformando la fabricación de moldes en México. Aunque su adopción aún es limitada, ha demostrado su eficacia en la reducción de tiempos de ciclo y la flexibilidad en el diseño de herramientas.

Factores clave para el éxito en fabricación de moldes

| Plastics Technology México

La estabilidad financiera, el liderazgo sólido y la adopción de tecnología avanzada son pilares clave en la fabricación de moldes. Desde la gestión del flujo de caja hasta la diversificación de clientes, este artículo analiza estrategias prácticas que pueden aumentar el valor y la competitividad de un negocio.

Diferencias entre empaques verdes y sustentables

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Los empaques sustentables han cobrado gran relevancia en sectores como el agroalimentario, farmacéutico y electrónico. Sin embargo, términos como “verde”, “eco-amigable” y “sustentable” se utilizan de manera intercambiable, generando confusión. ¿Cuáles son las verdaderas diferencias y qué criterios determinan la sustentabilidad en el embalaje?

Diseño de empaques plásticos sustentables: beneficios y estrategias

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

La evolución de los empaques sustentables exige un enfoque integral que equilibre funcionalidad, costos y reducción de impacto ambiental. Esta segunda entrega analiza cómo la eficiencia, circularidad y seguridad en el diseño de embalajes pueden transformar la industria.

DecomBlades project lays groundwork for wind recycling commercialization efforts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The three-year project, led by composites industry partners and research institutes, announced breakthrough progress in finding cost-effective recycling paths for decommissioned blades.

Apply Carbon announces investments, milestones for carbon fiber and aramid recyclability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Financial investments, R&D facility inauguration and an operational solar power plant expands the French company’s product developments, operational recycling capacity and reduce its CO2 footprint.

EuReComp announces 3rd Workshop on sustainable composites recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Keynotes, hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions into composites circularity will take place on March 19, 2025 in Athens, Greece.

Self-Contained, Portable Laser-Wire DED Solution

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

System ensures mission critical capabilities in any austere terrain or maritime.

Metsä Group’s Kuura textile shows competitive GHG levels to existing commercial fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A recent LCA shows that compared to viscose, lyocell and cotton fibers, large-scale production of Kuura would result in less environmental impact.

Entropy Resins introduces BIOinfusion epoxy formulation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bio-based resin system is specifically formulated for infusion processes without sacrificing strength or durability. 

Schrödinger releases new features for composite matrix simulation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Physics-based software platform for diverse materials science R&D by Schrödinger offers feature additions, usability improvements and performance enhancements.

SensXPERT introduces HF-DEA contactless quality control for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-frequency dielectric analysis (HF-DEA) is a portable, standalone device that enables accurate measurements through composite layers up to 40 millimeters thick.

R.F. Innova Srl supports luxury creations through composite waste rework

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Founder Enrico Raimondo has developed a technique that enables the reuse of waste accumulated during composites processing.

The Gill Corp. celebrates 80 years in business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company has evolved from its origins as a family business to its current global status supplying a variety of high-quality composite products, with future sustainability prioritization.

AOC opens Italy pilot plant, increases product innovation speed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AOC has strengthened its composite resin capabilities through significant investment in a new pilot plant at its Filago operations, anticipating better product development support, commercialization for customers.

Materialise Launches Aerospace Competence Center in Delft

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

By joining the Aerospace Innovation Hub in Delft, Materialise brings additive manufacturing expertise to the growing aerospace community.

Making Safety a Priority in Recycled Plastic for Personal Care and Food-Contact Products

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Proper quality controls and feedstream selection can produce recycled materials for any application.
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Electropolished Surgical Jaws are Bulk Processed

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

New England Electropolishing electropolishes stainless steel surgical jaws with a process developed by the company that includes cleaning, deburring and passivation. 

The Four Phases of a Manufacturer’s Automation Evolution

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

With more and more automation options available for manufacturers, how do shops figure out what works best? Medical manufacturer rms Company has acquired robot arms, AGVs, pallet changers and software, and while it has found success with all, it has learned how some solutions meet its particular needs better than others. 

Mack Molding Makes Substantial Machinery Investment to Bolster Manufacturing Capabilities

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The company makes its largest technology investment in 25 years to enhance manufacturing proficiencies across multiple sites.

C.R. Onsrud to Host Annual Factory Demo Day

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Factory Demo Day event takes place on March 19, 2025, at the company’s newly completed, 80,000-square-foot addition on its campus in Troutman, North Carolina.