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PSRA y PPMX impulsan un modelo para reciclar HIPS en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La iniciativa busca fortalecer la recuperación, procesamiento y reutilización del poliestireno en nuevas aplicaciones.
Smarter Mold Design Starts with Shared Expertise
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Industry experts share practical DFM strategies and a proven framework to help teams make smarter mold design decisions that improve performance outcomes.
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing That Enables Variety of Shape and Quantity
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Ursa Major’s process combines automation with carbon fiber composites and two different types of additive manufacturing.
AI-powered surrogate models advance real-time simulation for composites manufacturing
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Spain-based research addresses limitations of current models for simulating fluid flow in composite manufacturing processes.
Greene Tweed names HEICO subsidiary as distribution partner in Asia and Brazil
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Strategic collaboration enhances global access to high-performance aerospace solutions, including Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composites.
Plyable partners with Corebon and Synthesites to advance composite tooling integration
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Collaborations target integrating new heating, cooling, process monitoring and more, allowing customers to adopt new technologies with reduced risk and effort.
Dow Appoints New CEO Karen Carter
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Carter previously served as COO and led the packaging business unit.
Axtra3D Announces New Functional Elastomeric Materials and Axtra.Workflow
| Additive Manufacturing
Axtra3D announces the availability of three new functional elastomers for the Americas region: Loctite 3D IND475, Loctite 3D Med414 and Ultracur3D EL 4000, now qualified as part of the Axtra Solutions portfolio.
Empleo en la industria aeroespacial inicia 2026 con crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Encuesta Mensual de la Industria Manufacturera reporta un aumento en el personal ocupado dentro de la fabricación de equipo aeroespacial durante enero de 2026, reflejando una dinámica positiva en este segmento industrial.
Let's Take a Deep Dive Into Reactive Extrusion
| Plastics Technology
Versatile process offers many benefits, enabling modification to enhance the value of polyolefins, but inherent risks in REX require safety precautions.
Recycling Pilot Study Recovers Plastics From End-of-Life Vehicles
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The Global Impact Coalition’s project deconstructed cars to show feasibility of recycling automotive plastics.
How I Made It: George Schuetz, Director of Precision Gages, Mahr Inc.
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
George Schuetz has written the Quality Gaging Tips column since 1993. As he hands it off to the next generation, hear his thoughts on the column and what it has brought to his role at Mahr.
Momentum cools, but composites growth endures
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
The Index remains in growth territory as surging material prices weigh on future expectations.
In Memorium: Eugene B. Nadel
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Eugene 'Gene' B. Nadel, influential publisher in the surface finishing industry, dies at 89.
TPE con contenido reciclado para sellado automotriz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kraiburg TPE y SaarGummi desarrollaron un TPE con 56 % de contenido PIR y PCR, validado en pruebas comparativas, compatible con procesos existentes y con propiedades de resistencia, durabilidad y estabilidad.
Precision Machining Index Extends Expansion in March
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
Production and new orders fuel continued expansion, despite softening expectations for future activity.
Sistema de monitoreo de máquinas para análisis de retorno de inversión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El EZ-SmartTower, de Lyndex-Nikken, permite monitorear hasta 30 máquinas y generar análisis de productividad en tiempo real.
Smaller, Smoother, Smarter: Trends to Watch in Additive Manufacturing for 2026
Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology
At this year’s PTXPO, I expected to find 3D printed injection mold tooling on display. But I was surprised by the other indicators about where AM technology is headed next. Three things to watch.
Finishing Index Closes Q1 on Strong Footing
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
The Index stayed well above recent-year norms, even as growth slowed and material costs jumped sharply in March.
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Nikon Software Streamlines Creation of Measurement Programs
| Modern Machine Shop
Nikon Corp.’s latest version of its NEXIV Automeasure software incorporates features that make measurement easier on the NEXIV VMZ-S series, VMZ-H3030 and iNEXIV VMA series.
DMG MORI Coolant System Provides Optimized Energy Efficiency
| Production Machining
DMG MORI Co. Ltd. introduces Adaptive Coolant Flow, a solution that automatically regulates coolant flow during machining to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Zimmermann Portal Milling Machine Enables High-Precision Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
Zimmermann Inc. introduces the FZG gantry-type milling machine designed for processing large complex components with tight tolerances and efficiency.