Tecnocanto presenta soluciones para reciclaje de película

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La propuesta de la compañía en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 combina reciclaje, mantenimiento y control de procesos  para reciclaje de películas plásticas.

Dow nombra a Karen Carter como nueva directora ejecutiva

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Karen Carter, con más de 30 años en Dow, asumirá el liderazgo a partir de julio de 2026.

Starlinger destaca en PRL 2026 soluciones para reciclaje grado alimenticio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La propuesta de Starlinger combina sus tecnologías recoSTAR dynamic art, viscoZERO y PCUplus para lograr reciclaje grado alimenticio en múltiples polímeros.

Fluido de mecanizado biosintético para materiales de alta exigencia

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Renewable Lubricants presenta Bio-SynXtra, un aceite biodegradable formulado para operaciones en acero inoxidable y superaleaciones.

Molding 2026 Opens Call for Papers

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Paper submissions for Molding 2026, which will be held this November in Greenville, South Carolina, are now open.

Industry Report: Resilient Mold Trade with Winners and Losers

| MoldMaking Technology

One year after tariffs, the U.S. moldmaking industry gains revenue and reshoring, but global supply chains and contracts limit import reduction.
#economics #regulations

NASF/AESF #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q2)

| Products Finishing

Quarter two continues project efforts to develop small rotating disk electrodes and an experimental platform to allow studies using a small volume of electrolytes, as well as student recruitment and training for the project.

Toray Composite Materials America and Syensqo sign long-term aerospace carbon fiber supply agreement

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Five-year agreement aims to enhance supply stability and resilience across aircraft, space and defense, strengthening global supply chain for long-term market growth.

Nova Carbon, Safran partner to recycle carbon fiber production scrap

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The French recyclng startup Nova Carbon realigns carbon fiber scraps and transforms them into usable textiles.

MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator announces 2026 cohort

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Selected companies Gurit, Mobyfly and nlcomp will be supported with life cycle assessment tools, expertise and networking access.

DLR publishes findings from CMC forebody for hypersonic sounding rocket STORT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: In a published paper, the Institute of Structures and Design presents the design approach it took to achieve the payload forebody’s CMC-based TPS.

Engel develops automated high-rate process for TPC drone blades

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Thermoplastic composite UD tapes placed along load paths and overmolded in a single cycle achieve lightweight structure with functional integration, ready for mass production.

BLADE2CIRC project advances reversible polymers, bio-based fibers and enzymatic recycling

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

As project coordinator, Aitiip will lead the consortium to increasingly focus on validation and demonstration of more sustainable composites for the wind energy sector.

Norco supports XOCEAN production of uncrewed surface vessels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Norco provided manufacturing expertise in lightweight resin infused composite structures, aiding in design for manufacture, tool design and material selection to optimize production for series manufacturing.

Industria de autopartes consolida su nivel productivo al inicio de 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El valor de producción de la industria de autopartes fue de 10,015 millones de dólares en enero de 2026, lo que representó un crecimiento del 9.35 % con respecto al mismo mes del año anterior.

Insertos de mandrinado de seis filos para mayor aprovechamiento por filo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa amplía su oferta de insertos negativos para cabezales de mandrinado SW y EWN, con geometrías de seis filos orientadas a incrementar la productividad y a reducir costos por inserto.

Better Together: Getting the Lead Out of Steel

David Wynn | Production Machining

How PMPA members worked together to solve the end of lead in steel.

Leadtime Leaders: 20 Years of Raising the Bar in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

At PTXPO 2026, we celebrated two decades of Leadtime Leaders — mold builders who set the standard through skilled teams, smart technology and relentless improvement in a competitive global market.

Europe’s composites market trajectory

| CompositesWorld

The AVK’s latest report shows a decline in European composites production, hampered by overall economic weakness plus a specific crisis in automotive and a shift toward Asia, yet global demand for composites continues to increase and opportunities for growth exist, requiring new strategies.

Mastercam Software Features Accelerated Simulation, AI Assistance

| Production Machining

Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2026.R2, which is said to offer up to 10 times faster simulation and AI-enabled programming.

Compounders: It's Time To Change the Narrative on Customer Engagement

| Plastics Technology

Strategic partnerships generate proactive solutions to supply chain, pricing and regulatory challenges.  
#regulations

México busca aprovechar el valor económico de los residuos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial y Semarnat impulsan estrategias para acelerar la transición hacia una economía circular en el país.