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Reciclaje de plástico: la visión de Sandra Gazca
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La brecha de costo entre resina virgen y resina reciclada presiona los márgenes del sector, mientras que la Ley General de Economía Circular anticipa la obligatoriedad del reciclaje, con legislación secundaria aún pendiente. Sandra Gazca —ALPLA, Vida Circular y ANIPAC— examina las condiciones que determinan la viabilidad del reciclaje de plásticos en México.
Reciclaje de plásticos: cómo cerrar la brecha entre capacidad y mercado
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El reciclaje de plásticos en México opera con 598 unidades económicas y 2,873 millones de pesos en equipamiento, pero entre cinco y siete plantas cerraron en el último año. La presión de la resina virgen, un marco regulatorio en construcción y la volatilidad geopolítica del petróleo definen el escenario que Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 pone sobre la mesa.
Crashworthy fuselage, tail designs for H2 aircraft using thermoplastic composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: NLR works in Airbus-led Clean Aviation project to demonstrate hydrogen tank integration, double-hinged rudder designs, induction welding and faster NDI.
SHD Composites bio-based composite plays role in EcoSuite aircraft interiors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SHD is helping to develop next-gen Business and First Class aircraft seating with Safran Group and U.K. consortium partners using materials like glass fiber-reinforced, bio-based FR308.
Sora Aviation secures funding to pursue RACES rCF project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RACES is part of the startup’s extensive research to support its S-1 eVTOL, advancing practical pathways for integrating rCF into aircraft structures.
Gurit reports 25% increase in Q1 2026 net sales from continued operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Net sales of CHF 75.9 million were achieved, supported by strong activity in Gurit’s Wind Materials and Manufacturing Solutions segments.
Initial flight tests on Proteus show promise for DLR morphing wings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Replacing conventional flaps and ailerons, these “shape-shifting” composite wings will make aircraft more efficient, easier to control and even safe.
Hexcel named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for second consecutive year
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Embraer recognizes Hexcel’s quality, delivery and carbon fiber and composites innovations that enhance the company’s commercial, defense and business aviation.
Sulayr Recycles PET From Tray to Tray
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Sorting technology from Tomra helps recycler renew thermoformed PET food trays.
HP Introduces MJF1200 3D Printer Providing Multi Jet Fusion Technology in Compact Format
| Additive Manufacturing
HP Inc. introduces the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, designed to bring industrial MJF technology into workspaces with a smaller footprint and simplified workflows.
Natural Language Programming Breaks Down Barriers to High-Mix, Low-Volume Automation
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Trener Robotics’ ability to program using natural language turns robots from tools that require special skills to use into coworkers who can take on undesirable tasks.
Industry Leaders Recognized at ECOAT26 Awards Banquet
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
ECOAT26's Awards Banquet spotlighted excellence in the electrocoating industry, honoring Best End-User Contribution and Brewer Award recipients for market promotion, application and development of electrocoat technology.
Is This Mold Design Webinar for You? Maybe This Will Help
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A quick primer on flow, thermal and mechanical principles to prepare you to dive deeper into using them to guide gating, cooling, steel and ejection decisions with this free webinar.
Coperion Pelletizer Boosts Quality, Cuts Energy Use
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New design improvements improve air supply, material conveying and pellet handling.
Shop Talk: Pepper Makes It Better?
| MoldMaking Technology
An apprentice fell for a prank, adding pepper to coolant, sparking laughter and lasting camaraderie.
Making the Most of Your Metrology
Evan Doran | Production Machining
Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the technology, software and philosophy behind better metrology workflows.
Demonstrating CFRP for high-precision, high-motion watch components
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Japan-based watchmaker explains R&D results of using carbon fiber composites to replace metal in structural movement parts to increase stiffness while not sacrificing mobility or stability.
Walter Thread Milling Cutter Produces Safety-Critical J-Threads
| Modern Machine Shop
Walter USA’s TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter futures a multi-row design for aerospace applications requiring high tensile strength and reliability.
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Arburg se une a academia de envases de pared delgada
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg participa como socio en la TWPA para impulsar el desarrollo de talento en envases de pared delgada. La colaboración destaca tecnologías como el moldeo por inyección-compresión para reducir el peso y el consumo energético del packaging.
Anuncian nuevas inversiones en Querétaro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El gobierno de Querétaro informó de que las empresas TRW de ZF Group, Hansa Flex y Siemens van a realizar inversiones en el estado.
Impresora 3D de gran formato para moldes y prototipos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La RM40 Series, de Compound Dynamics, que amplía el volumen de impresión, combina extrusión por pellet y filamento para aplicaciones industriales.
Premian a Dow por innovación digital en descarbonización
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Dow recibe el CIO 100 por su plataforma Carbon Footprint Ledger, que permite ofrecer productos con menor huella de carbono y datos verificables.