Envasado, robótica e IA: claves de Expo Pack México 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Expo Pack México 2026 se realiza del 2 al 4 de junio en Expo Santa Fe, Ciudad de México, con más de 700 expositores y representantes de más de 40 industrias. El evento, organizado por PMMI, reúne tecnologías de automatización, robótica, inteligencia artificial e Industria 4.0 en un mercado de maquinaria para envasado que superó los 1,210 millones de dólares en 2024.

From Curiosity to Capability

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A mold shop’s AI journey shows how experimentation, internal talent and practical problem-solving can turn uncertainty into momentum and opportunity.

Think ‘Process’ as you Plan for IMTS 2026

Derek Korn | Production Machining

High-volume machining operations are more apt to think about the entire process of producing parts beyond the machine tools themselves. All such technology will be on display at IMTS this September.

Keep Your Strand Pelletizer Running Smoothly

| Plastics Technology

Keeping the right spare parts on hand and focusing on maintenance go a long way to keep your machine making pellets.

Siemens plantea una ruta digital para modernizar la manufactura mexicana

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante Assembly 2026, la compañía destacó el papel de la inteligencia artificial, los gemelos digitales, la simulación y la automatización como herramientas para modernizar la manufactura, optimizar inversiones e integrar a las pymes en la transformación digital.

Wilton Vises Provide Durable Performance for Range of Workpieces

| Modern Machine Shop

Wilton expands its Apprentice vise line to include six models suitable for small shop owners, automotive mechanics and MRO technicians.

Sikora Software Program Detects Quality Fluctuations Early

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Line Performance Optimizer detects quality fluctuations early in cable extrusion using precise individual measurement values for stable production.  

Webinar Recap: Streamlining Swiss Machining Through Automation

| Production Machining

See how CAMWorks 2026 cuts Swiss-style CNC programming time by 70%+ with automatic feature recognition, full machine simulation, and smart segmentation tools.

Toray Performance Materials Corp. presents Stratex 2300r rPET composite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patent‑pending unidirectional carbon fiber offers a sustainability focus and 1:1 performance parity.

Aciturri Aerostructures completes integrated Type 5 space tank demonstrator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Under the CRETAN project, a shared cryogenic bulkhead tank promises to reduce up to 30% in weight for space launchers, touting a significant competitive advantage. 

Nefab Expands North American Returnable Packaging Capacity

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Michigan facility will integrate design, tooling and injection molding, which Nefab says will strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce waste. 

Lang Technik USA Scales Up (And Down) In New Facility

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Lang’s new Wisconsin facility, which will become the first U.S. manufacturing site for the company, showcases larger modular workholding products and more compact automation.

Ultrasonic Vibration Enables Automated Depowdering of Compact Parts

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Solukon has reconfigured its SFM-AT350-E automated depowdering system to accommodate the EOS M4 Onyx 3D printer, enabling the depowdering of compact metal parts.

The Solvent Reckoning: What Regulatory Pressure Means for Your Cleaning Line

| Products Finishing

With TCE banned, Novec 72DA gone and PFAS next in line, the 2026 Parts Cleaning Conference focuses on transitions that actually hold up in production.
#regulations

Tecnología LISIM de Brückner: películas ultradelgadas para energía

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con la tecnología LISIM de Brückner Maschinenbau, el Grupo Shuangliang produce películas de polipropileno por debajo de 3 micrómetros de espesor para condensadores utilizados en inversores fotovoltaicos, convertidores para energía eólica y vehículos eléctricos.

MMT Chats: AI Starts with People, Not Platforms

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A hybrid approach to digital transformation helps mold shops adopt AI by focusing on people first, building trust and adding technology in ways that support daily work.

Stadler abre filial en Japón como impulso al reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH formalizó su presencia en Japón con la apertura de Stadler Japan K.K., una filial dedicada a las ventas y al servicio posventa de plantas de clasificación. La apertura se produce en un mercado que concentra el 70 % de las instalaciones de conversión de residuos en energía del mundo, pero que avanza hacia esquemas de mayor recuperación de materiales.

Honeywell redefine sus negocios de automatización y aeroespacial

| Modern Machine Shop México

Honeywell Technologies y Honeywell Aerospace operarán como compañías independientes que cotizarán en bolsa a partir del 29 de junio de 2026, tras la escisión del negocio aeroespacial.

Why Invest in CMMC: The Side Benefits

Evan Doran | Manufacturing Connected

Cybersecurity Maturation Model Certification (CMMC) compliance can be expensive, but real benefits exist beyond the clearance to perform defense work.
#regulations

Integración InnovMetric y Faro Creaform permite adquisición directa de datos 3D

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La integración entre PolyWorks|Inspector y escáneres 3D de Faro Creaform permite visualización en tiempo real y análisis dimensional durante la captura.

Robótica industrial en México: estados líderes, sectores clave e importaciones

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El año pasado el valor de importación de robots industriales en México fue de más de 203 millones de dólares; siendo Japón el principal país de dónde se importaron estos equipos.

CMMC 101: How to Prepare Your Shop

Evan Doran | Manufacturing Connected

CMMC has a complicated history, and determining which parts are active and how to achieve them can be confusing. Learn effective approaches from early adopters.