Clasificación avanzada de PET con tecnología láser de Unisensor

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Unisensor exhibe en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología POWERSORT para clasificación de PET con calidad grado alimentario.

RoboDK CAM reduce tiempos de implementación en mecanizado robótico

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La solución RoboDK CAM permite generar código de robot directamente desde modelos CAD, simplificando la programación y acelerando la implementación de celdas automatizadas.

México y Unión Europea fortalecerán comercio e inversión

| Modern Machine Shop México

La modernización del TLCUEM podría impulsar el comercio bilateral hasta en un 35 %, así como la inversión europea en el país.

GBI Rebounds in April, Extending Expansion Streak

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

All key measures improved month-over-month, led by supplier deliveries, production and exports, while capital spending expectations post their first increase in several months.

Filled Composite Thermoset Shielding for Spacecraft: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printing could offer a new way to manufacture the Thermal Protection System (TPS) of a spacecraft, as demonstrated in this week’s Pic. 

Dürr Optimizes Arm Geometry in EcoRP4 Robot Generation for All Painting Tasks

| Products Finishing

Improved features support automotive part painting lines that handle high volumes and standardized applications.

Industria química pide fortalecer el T-MEC

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIQ, CIAC y ACC reforzaron el diálogo trilateral para impulsar cadenas de suministro más competitivas y certidumbre regulatoria.  

Far-UK successfully develops, supplies rGF cab support brackets for Mercedes testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Lessons learned from the RECOTRANS project bolster support brackets designed with lightweighting, cost, durability and EOL considerations.

ANAV 3D startup delivers large-scale LFAM ecosystem to India

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Customized composite tooling, architectural designs, industrial fixtures and many other solutions are available through the ANAV 3D platform, powered by CEAD equipment.

Topolo-Truck innovates fiberglass honeycomb panels for caravan body shells

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: GFRTP panels align with environmental trends and enhance core requirements like lightweighting, structural strength and waterproofing.

Aerospace tooling, seaglider mock-up projects illustrate Caracol Heron AM platform production agility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two customer projects required agile, large-scale and on-demand fiber-reinforced production models, which Heron AM successfully delivered with 50-70% reduced lead times.

International Composites Summit builds momentum for 2026 event

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This complementary composites-focused event is expanding in scale in ambition, with growing sponsor and partner engagement promoting a platform built to support real business outcomes.

Mansory debuts widebody Emperor Signature with full carbon fiber bodywork

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Complete widebody conversion for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge features forged carbon fiber bodywork, 24-inch wheels and up to 720 horsepower.

AIM3D GmbH Brings Pellet 3D Printing to North America

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Identifying a shift from FFF to reinforced and unreinforced pellets, AIM3D is establishing a U.S. application center with partner Schaeffler, backed by work with Ford Motor Co. and Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest. The impact: Ford sees material cost savings and accelerated time to market as potential outcomes from printing with pellets. 

3 Principles to Achieve Test Cuts Worth Trusting

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

A test cut — justified by specific risk, designed on a clean canvas and used to confirm rather than analyze — can expose if uncommon machining traits fit your needs.

Hablemos de plásticos: reciclabilidad de empaques y cumplimiento normativo

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las Guías de diseño de la APR evalúan materiales, etiquetas, adhesivos y colorantes de empaques en PET, HDPE, PP y PE para determinar su compatibilidad con sistemas reales de reciclaje. Con las nuevas regulaciones en curso sus criterios se han convertido en referencia de cumplimiento para marcas que operan en múltiples mercados.

Before the Knowledge Walks Out the Door

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Explore how mold shops can capture essential shopfloor knowledge before baby boomers retire. Discover real-time voice and video tools that preserve decision-making insights for future technicians.
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Sabic Launches Laser-Weldable Noryl Grades

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PPE/PS blended polymers target solar energy applications in effort to accelerate adoption.  

April Finishing Index Sustains Growth Momentum

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Index climbs to 54.8 with broad-based component gains, while elevated material prices persist as the primary headwind despite a strong outlook.

W&H Completes Expansion of North American HQ

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machinery manufacturer’s expansion increases operational capacity and supports continued team growth in North America.  

Ceratizit Milling Tools Enhance Machining of Difficult Aerospace Materials

| Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MaxiMill milling systems provide greater process security, longer tool life and improved productivity for materials such as hardened steels and superalloys.

Nordson BKG impulsa reciclaje con filtración continua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nordson BKG presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM sistemas de filtración y peletizado para procesar plásticos contaminados sin detener la producción.