Baerlocher Hosts 10th PVC Technical Summit

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Presenters covered technical and leadership topics for a record-breaking audience. 

Hablemos de Plásticos está de regreso

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El video pódcast técnico de referencia para la industria de la transformación de plásticos reanuda su producción con un formato renovado.

Tecnología infrarroja, de Kreyenborg, optimiza reciclaje de rPET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kreyenborg presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología infrarroja para el secado y la descontaminación de rPET apto para contacto alimentario.  

Harpak-ULMA Debuts Fast-Cycling Vacuum Former

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Fast-cycling vacuum former can handle thinner materials to help thermoformers reach sustainability goals.  

Hypertherm Plasma Cutting System Boosts Metalcutting Power

| Modern Machine Shop

Hypertherm Associates’ Powermax33 XP air plasma system is engineered for high-quality cuts, greater capacity and portability.

Farsoon Metal AM Solution Enables Precision, Thermal Management

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon introduces its latest Fine Laser Spot metal AM solution, supporting materials such as titanium and copper alloys.The impact: optimized internal geometry improves thermal performance for applications like automotive.

La producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros en México creció en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En abril de 2026, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció un 2.1 % y las exportaciones aumentaron un 11.4 % con respecto al mes anterior.

KHS lanza botella PET con barrera tipo vidrio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

KHS presentó una botella PET para bebidas sensibles que ofrece protección avanzada y reciclabilidad compatible con economía circular.

Lutz Blades destaca sus soluciones de corte en Plastics Recycling LATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lutz Blades presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 cuchillas industriales y pelletizadoras con alta precisión, durabilidad y eficiencia para reciclaje de plásticos.

Electroanalytical Methods for R&D in Electroplating

| Products Finishing

In this republished 1984 lecture, author Okinaka applies his own experience in electroanalytical chemistry to review how electroanalytical methods have contributed to elucidating problems in surface finishing.

Valorización de plásticos con tecnología HCT de Aduro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Aduro presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología HCT para reciclar plásticos complejos en hidrocarburos útiles.

New Generation Tanks launches HyDDIM project to democratize H2 distribution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alongside partner Hydros Power, NGT is building an interchangeable hydrogen TCP capsule concept that will leave behind large, capital-intensive refueling stations and bring H2 to the end user.

TeXtreme 360° is featured in Lynk & Co GT concept vehicle with custom colored finish

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The tape-based discontinuous fiber composite is used in select interior details of Lynk & Co’s “Time to Shine” car, combining lightweight performance with a new level of visual design flexibility.

Mesoscale carbon fiber lattice development attains aluminum-level performance at 1/100 the weight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

South Korean researchers have found that the 3D node winding method supports transition to integrated structures defined by geometry, continuity and automated fabrication.

Shenyang Institute of Automation proposes carbon fiber/PEEK 3D printing and welding for on-orbit structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Verified through a scaled-down prototype, the technology represents a growing body of work seeking to overcome logistical and cost barriers of in-space manufacturing.

Low-crystallinity UD tapes by A+ Composites cut TPC cycle times

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Smooth surface thermoplastic tapes deliver up to 30% faster cycle times for CF-PPS parts via low-crystallinity matrix, sub-1% void content and AFP/ATL-ready surface quality.

Baker Hughes, Strohm to develop and qualify TPC ultra-deepwater hybrid flexible pipe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flowlines and risers exceeding 3,000-meter depths will incorporate Strohm’s corrosion-resistant, low-carbon, zero-failure composite technology for 50% lighter weight, drop-in installation. 

Boeing debuts first successful MQ-25A Stingray flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pre-determined mission plan execution advances the U.S. Navy program toward carrier integration, operational testing.

Plastic Flow Enhances Simulation Software for Extrusion

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Among the new features, this version enables sequential batch processing of multiple flow simulation jobs.  

Platinum Tooling Live Tools Support Higher RPM

| Modern Machine Shop

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. expands its line of Heimatec live tools for the Haas BMT turret, offering driven and static tools capable of higher rpm operation.

Nagel Deep-Hole Drilling Systems Provide Highly Flexible Performance

| Production Machining

Nagel’s customizable deep-hole drilling machines are fully customizable and can be configured either as stand-alone systems or as fully integrated turnkey solutions.

Sidel desarrolla botella retornable de PET para agua

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sidel lanzó una botella retornable de PET para agua sin gas, más ligera y compatible con reciclaje botella a botella.