Reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico: criterios técnicos para 2026

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un documento reciente del U.S. Plastics Pact reabre el debate sobre cómo integrar el reciclaje mecánico, físico y químico de plásticos en flujos que hoy no se reincorporan de manera consistente. El texto fija condiciones técnicas, ambientales y normativas para su uso complementario, apoyadas en la jerarquía de residuos, LCA comparativos, definiciones ISO, el balance de masa y salvaguardas verificables.

Why Manufacturing’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Technology; It’s Attention

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

To make manufacturing cool again, we need influencers, better pay, compelling stories and focused attention on innovation.

Concepts NREC Software Suite Enhances Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Concepts NREC introduces Agile Engineering Design System v2025.2 with advanced volute modeling, secondary flow capabilities and optimized manufacturing tools.

AddMan Acquires Forecast 3D

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The transaction expands AddMan’s polymer 3D printing production capabilities and digital infrastructure. A regional hub: Forecast 3D’s capacity adds to the company’s existing Southern California presence. 

Fryer Five-Axis Machining Centers Provide 360-Degree Rotation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Fryer Machine Systems' 5X Series features the Kessler tilting/rotary head, which provides 360 degrees of rotation and 200 degrees of spindle tilt.

Automation Solution Provides Flexible Loading of Up to Two Production Machines — From Milling to EDM

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Robot Compact 150 offers an ergonomic loading station for heavy workpieces.

GBI Ends Year With Decline but Signals Positives Ahead

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

The Finishing Index hit its lowest point of 2025, but survey results reveal reasons to be optimistic headed into 2026.
#economics

Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance

| Production Machining

A dynamic and universal standards framework that uses your unique workflow as the basis for your training program can optimize your training efforts.
#workforcedevelopment

Applications are open for 2026 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three scholarships, given annually to full-time graduate or undergrad students in polymer science, composites, plastics or related fields, are now accepting applications until April 1.

Jetcam releases Expert v25 with sheet metal, composites fabrication enhancements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Version 25.12 release delivers intelligent material utilization and seamless license management for enterprise deployments.

Composites Fabricating Index closes 2025 on upswing

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

December GBI results reveal positive outlook for composites fabricators heading into 2026.
#economics

Vulcan Shield Global to establish high-tech alumina fiber manufacturing plant in Hungary

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Investment in continuous alumina fiber textiles and yarn production strengthens Europe’s materials ecosystem and the supply of oxide continuous fibers.

Joby obtains second Ohio facility for dual-site eVTOL production strategy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional 700,000 square feet, to be operational in 2026, supports commitment to double aircraft production in 2027.

Scott & Fyfe appoints North American distributor for fiberglass CIPP system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Starting in 2026, Waterline Renewable Technologies will use its extensive network to distribute the Scottish textile company’s AlphaShield product for U.S. and Canadian pipeline infrastructure.

IFW realizes complex composite sandwich structures with AFP

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SHOREliner project demonstrates automated manufacture of topology-optimized aircraft fuselage structures showcasing digital process chain.

Centros de barrenado profundo y mecanizado Unisig para moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie USC-M, de Unisig, que combina barrenado profundo y fresado en una sola máquina, reduce tiempos de preparación y aumenta la flexibilidad en la producción de moldes.

SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.

Safran amplía capacidad industrial en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

La expansión de Safran en Querétaro refuerza la estrategia del grupo para aumentar capacidad productiva, consolidar la proveeduría regional y acompañar el crecimiento del sector aeroespacial en México en 2026.

Cobots Bring Custom Injection Molder Greater Flexibility

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Family-owned injection molder optimizes production with collaborative robots (cobots), realizing a return on investment in just 1,500 hours.

Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.

Hexagon Software Integration Enables Faster Programming for Complex Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The integration of Hexagon’s WorkNC CAM software and the cloud-based tool library is said to strengthen how CAM programmers apply validated tooling data and proven machining methods.

Befra abre la puerta a la proveeduría plástica local en México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante un encuentro de CANACINTRA León, Befra (grupo que integra a Betterware y Jafra), anunció su estrategia para fortalecer la fabricación de productos plásticos hechos en México.