Creció 1.1 % el volumen de la producción manufacturera en noviembre de 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con los datos del INEGI, en noviembre de 2024 y con cifras desestacionalizadas, el volumen de la producción de la industria manufacturera aumentó un 1.1 % en su comparación mensual.

Surface Characterization Tool Enhances Appearance Measurement

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Rhopoint Instruments has launched the Aesthetix optical surface characterization tool which contains a camera that mimics visual surface perception.

Mitutoyo Measurement Software Streamlines Inspection Process

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The integration of Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image 2D vision measuring system boost the precision and efficiency of noncontact measurements.

Innovaciones en PVC para la sostenibilidad en industrias clave

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El policloruro de vinilo (PVC) es un material versátil en sectores como la construcción y la medicina, y un pilar en la economía circular. Conozca cómo las tecnologías avanzadas de reciclaje y las prácticas de manufactura sostenible están transformando el uso del PVC, haciendo frente a las normativas ambientales y potenciando la eficiencia en industrias críticas.

Portable QA for Metal AM

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Portable, end-to-end metal AM solution with built-in mechanical testing capabilities.

JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 finalists are revealed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Out of more than 100 submitted applications, the following 20 finalists have been chosen to pitch their composites innovation at JEC World 2025.

Xenia collaborates with Politecnico di Milano team on competitive composite drone production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Xenia’s supply of reinforced 3D printing materials to the university’s student aerospace association, Fly Mi - Euroavia Milano, contributed to the team’s ability to meet the project’s demanding performance standards.

AMBA Renews Partnership With ITR Economics for Second Year

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

The AMBA has renewed its partnership with ITR Economics for a second consecutive year for a collaboration that will continue to provide AMBA members with access to cutting-edge economic forecasting tools and data.  

How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Wepco Plastics adopted EOS, transforming their culture, improving on-time delivery and exceeding profit targets. By implementing structured processes and goal-setting, they achieved sustainable growth and invested in other manufacturing companies.

How Yeast Could Give Rise to Bioplastic

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Researchers work to scale up a biomanufacturing process for succinic acid, an important building block for industrial chemicals and a biopolymer precursor.

UL Solutions Launches Non PFAS Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Program will help plastics suppliers demonstrate that their materials do not contain polyflouroalkyl substances, in compliance with sustainability requirements.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies Rebrands as Binks

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Carlisle unifies its 375 years of collective experience under the new brand name, to be followed by product innovations and announced initiatives later this year.

How I Made It: Sherry Davies, CEO & President of T.J. Davies Co.

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

How do you transform a family machine shop into a thriving business while staying true to its roots? Sherry Davies recounts her path from childhood visits to her father’s machine shop to leading the business through growth and change. Here, she talks about her personal growth as a shop leader, her commitment to American-made products, and her lead-by-example philosophy.  

Alpha Ecoplast refuerza reciclaje con tecnología rPET de Starlinger

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología de Starlinger mejora la descontaminación y viscosidad del rPET, permitiendo a Alpha Ecoplast satisfacer la demanda de materiales reciclados.

Thomson Industries Cobot Transfer Unit Features Collision Detection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Movotrak cobot transfer unit features collision detection that stops the cobot when it encounters an obstacle, facilitating collaboration and increasing productivity.

Chipblaster de LNS optimiza el enfriamiento de alta presión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema Chipblaster S Series, de LNS, maximiza la eficiencia de herramientas mediante enfriamiento de alta precisión.

Functionalizing surfaces for sustainability

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.

Nikon Inspection Systems Provide Stable, Micron-Level Measurement

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Nikon’s NEXIV VMF-K Series is a high-performance video measuring system that is said to significantly improve measurement throughput.

Sandvik Coromant ATC System Boosts Machine Utilization

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Sandvik’s automatic tool change system for its machine-adapted clamping units enables full automation in turning centers.

UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations End Without Agreement

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The goal of creating a legally binding instrument by the end of 2024 will not be met, but negotiations will continue in 2025.

AIMPLAS lidera solución sostenible para laboratorios de agua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proyecto B3CLAB desarrolla botellas biobasadas y biodegradables, buscando reducir el consumo de 125,000 botellas de plástico en laboratorios de agua.

Easypure mejora la calidad de plásticos reciclados sin olores

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Easypure es el sistema de Piovan que deodoriza materiales reciclados, optimizando su calidad para usos avanzados.