ICYMI: May 2026 Roundup

| Plastics Technology

Spring turned to summer and readers turned to resin pricing and economic forecasts, with columns on pricing and economics were among PT’s most-read.

México busca eliminar plásticos en sus costas para el año 2030

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Semarnat y Coca-Cola FEMSA México formalizaron una alianza para eliminar el 100% de los residuos plásticos en las costas mexicanas antes de 2030, con una primera jornada en Acapulco.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships

| Modern Machine Shop

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees. 

Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications

| Production Machining

Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.

Allied UV Expands In-House Testing Capabilities With Automated Cosmetic Coating Line

| Products Finishing

Integrated UV and UV-LED curing will enhance in-house testing, formulation development and customer support.

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| Production Machining

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

ANCA Tool Grinding Software Boosts Productivity

| Modern Machine Shop

ToolRoom RN35 features feedrate optimization, airtime reduction, faster digitizing operations and more for cutting tool manufacturers.

Molding Minds: The May Articles Readers Loved Most

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

From the shop floor to the conference stage, May's most-read articles reflect an industry navigating change on every front.  

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| MoldMaking Technology

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

Robotized Wet Spray Line Handles Parts for Aesthetic, High-Heat Automotive Environments

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Lima-based PPG Coatings Services highlights its specialization in high-volume parts manufacturing and distribution via auto exhaust components.

Sistema de medición láser Hamar acelera calibración de superficies

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema L-703SP de Hamar Laser permite calibrar placas de superficie con alta precisión y mayor rapidez en la recolección de datos.

Penn State Behrend Conference Highlights Emerging Plastics Technologies and Smart Manufacturing Advances

| MoldMaking Technology

Two-day Penn State Behrend conference will showcase plastics processing innovations, AI applications, mold technologies and workforce development strategies.

NeMo.bil project commissions complete H2 powertrain in prototype vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partners Avanco Composites, Poppe + Potthoff GmbH and Aspens GmbH joined in commissioning a full H2 powertrain, validating the TCU’s sensor acquisition, safety intervention and CAN-based communication with the vehicle control unit.

More Than HR: Why Mold Shops Need a Social Worker Mindset

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

TK Mold & Engineering shows how applying social work principles to workforce management enhances employee retention, company culture and long-term performance in mold manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships

| Production Machining

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees. 

Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions

| Modern Machine Shop

The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S. 

Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.

Moretto acelera su apuesta por el mercado mexicano

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante un tour de prensa en su planta de Massanzago, Italia, el presidente de Moretto, Renato Moretto, señaló que México es el destino prioritario para expandir la fabricación de la empresa fuera de Europa. La empresa se prepara para presentar sus más recientes innovaciones en la feria Plast 2026, con un fuerte enfoque en la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al manejo de materiales en la industria de plásticos.

Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.

EE.UU.: industria plástica ante reforma del comercio global

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La asociación PLASTICS publicó un análisis sobre las enmiendas al Sistema Armonizado y su efecto en los flujos comerciales de plásticos por un valor de 24.300 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos.

Ross Introduces Planetary Dual Disperser for Optimal Pilot-Scale Processing

| Products Finishing

From high-shear dispersion to vacuum drying, the Ross PDDM-10 handles pastes, slurries, gel, putties and powders — processing up to 12 gallons per batch with precision and flexibility.

UTEP Students Win 2026 AM in Steel Competition with 3D Printed Multi-Tool

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed the winning metal multi-tool for the third annual AM in Steel competition.