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CCAI Rebrands as Industrial Finishing and Coating Association
| Products Finishing
The Chemical Coaters Association International will transition over to a new name to better reflect its mission of serving finishing industry professionals.
Holbox Circular inaugura centro de transferencia PetStar
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Bepensa y PetStar inauguraron el Centro de Transferencia PetStar en Holbox, Quintana Roo, como parte de la iniciativa Holbox Circular, que desde 2024 ha recuperado más de 6 millones de botellas de PET y 17 toneladas de residuos reciclables con más de 40 aliados.
Clúster de Herramentales busca acelerar la adopción de tecnologías avanzadas
| Modern Machine Shop México
Conformado ahora como Clúster de Herramentales y Manufactura Avanzada, el organismo busca integrar capacidades como automatización, inteligencia artificial, robótica, digitalización industrial, simulación, Internet de las Cosas Industrial y sistemas inteligentes.
Wittmann lanza paquete plus de Airmould para presión interna de gas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Wittmann presenta la versión plus de su paquete Airmould, que añade una unidad de generación de presión al conjunto existente para facilitar la adopción de la tecnología de presión interna de gas en moldeo por inyección, compatible con máquinas de cualquier marca vía Euromap 62.
Kuraray obtiene certificación APR para EVOH Eval en empaque flexible
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La resina EVOH Eval de Kuraray America obtuvo el reconocimiento APR Design for Recyclability para película de PE flexible, confirmando su compatibilidad con corrientes de reciclaje bajo el protocolo Critical Guidance FPE-CG-011, el más riguroso de la APR.
Fiberglass-reinforced foam panels offer plywood alternative across marine, structural applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Coosa Composites' closed-cell polyurethane foam panels, reinforced with woven-roving and continuous-strand fiberglass, are designed for use in markets where rot resistance and weight savings are priorities.
Long-term partnership with Hexcel brings composites to Deutsche Aircraft D328eco turboprop
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Primary and secondary aircraft structures application will support the regional aircraft program’s performance and efficiency objectives.
NIAR opens HAMR, a national resource for industry and government customers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research unites digital engineering, advanced materials and smart automation — serving aerospace, defense and commercial industries.
Dawn Aerospace closes $25 million Series B for global reusable space transportation expansion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aligned with the global aerospace and defense surge, the Balerion Space Ventures-led funding round builds up Dawn’s spaceplane rollout and commercialization, and 2028 Loop refueling network demo.
Carbon Cleanup wins global AFRA Award for aircraft recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbon Cleanup's award-winning Carbon Eater microfactory recycles composite aircraft scrap into high-performance carbon fiber feedstock — no water, no heat and no chemicals required.
ATA 2025 global carbon fiber composites market report documents record demand
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The annual market report finds that wind turbine blade applications drove a 43.8% year-over-year surge in global carbon fiber demand to 224,510 metric tons, while China's capacity share exceeded half of global supply for the first time.
Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.
New PX5 Mold Steel Shows Major Performance Gains Over Traditional P20
| MoldMaking Technology
New testing from PCS Company and International Mold Steel (IMS) shows that PX5 mold steel delivers faster machining, better dimensional stability, and lower finishing costs than traditional P20 steel.
Importación de herramientas de corte crece en abril
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Las herramientas de fresado concentraron el mayor valor de importación en abril, con 11.61 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento de 16.8 % en su comparación anual.
Ingersoll Cutting Tools High-Feed Milling System Reduces Cycle Times
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the DiFeedWinV high-feed milling system, designed for die and mold manufacturing with V-bottom insert clamping for improved stability and aggressive toolpath capability.
Screw Mixes at 'Molecular Level' To Boost Properties
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Randcastle’s patent-pending Molecular Homogenizer screw uses three-directional mixing to improve properties and thermal uniformity, while preventing degradation and increasing density.
Smart Mold presenta Aria, IA para ajuste de moldeo por inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Smart Mold presentó en PLAST 2026 el software Aria, que usa visión computarizada e Inteligencia Articicial, IA, para identificar defectos y sugerir correcciones en tiempo real, reduciendo los ensayos de configuración de 25 a 3 y el desperdicio en un 94 %.
How Linear Motion Components Impact CNC Machining Operations
| Modern Machine Shop
Linear motion components provide the foundation for smooth axis movement on a machine tool. Here are factors to consider when choosing machines with linear motion components that are durable and effective for different machining applications.
SUMMSEED Consortium to Develop Sustainable Steels for Enhanced Efficiency in Mining and Heavy Industries
| Additive Manufacturing
The SUMMSEED project, led by the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech, is developing medium manganese steels for wire-based DED. Potential outcome: The project aims to create an alternative to Hadfield steels with reduced CO2 footprint.
High-Temperature Non-Aerosol Ejector Pin Grease
| MoldMaking Technology
UltraHeat Grease protects all moving mold components from friction, wear and corrosion.
Aditivos para reciclados: el reto técnico de la economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El 2° Foro de Aditivos y Compuestos de ANIPAC reunió a especialistas de APR, AIMPLAS, LyondellBasell, BYK y AddiCo para abordar formulaciones con PCR, regulación europea y el avance de México hacia la Ley General de Economía Circular.
Fresas Ceratizit mejoran mecanizado de superaleaciones y materiales difíciles
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los sistemas MaxiMill de Ceratizit incorporan refrigeración dirigida y geometrías optimizadas para mejorar estabilidad, vida útil y productividad en materiales aeroespaciales.