Ley General de Economía Circular redefine producción en México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La industria enfrenta nuevas exigencias regulatorias con la Ley General de Economía Circular, que obliga a integrar el diseño circular y el REP, mientras que el reglamento federal debe publicarse en un plazo de 180 días. Los acuerdos sectoriales definirán metas de trazabilidad, de PCR y de materias primas secundarias según criterios técnicos.

Tool Presetters Reduce Downtime, Human Errors and Scrap

| Modern Machine Shop

Using a presetter to set up tools offline instead of touching them off in the machine means more spindle uptime for shops, regardless of size or machine type.

Maximice la capacidad de refrigeración de su línea de extrusión

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Cuando la carga térmica supera la capacidad disponible, la refrigeración limita la producción en extrusión. El rendimiento depende del calor específico del polímero, del caudal de agua y del flujo turbulento medido mediante el número de Reynolds. ¿La capacidad de refrigeración limita realmente su línea?

Saertex expands distribution network in Turkey with Neva Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stronger market presence will enable technical advice, short response times and a reliable local supply of Saertex multiaxial fabrics and customized materials.

Integris Composites creates Arctic Armor Development Team 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The new team will apply Integris’ extensive R&D and customer-funded efforts in ballistic composites development to sustain people and systems in subzero conditions.

GKN Aerospace, partners successfully complete MANTA program

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Four morphing control surface technologies were demonstrated including thermoplastic composites, a fluid-driven trailing edge, combined flap/aileron and an air intake flap.

Lincoln Composite Materials launches PFAS-free structural film adhesive

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Product LC-E258 replaces legacy film adhesives that are being discontinued, without compromising on performance or logistics.

PhlexTek assumes operations of Carbon Conversions Inc.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

PhlexTek adds to its thermoset and thermoplastic composite product base with CCI’s various carbon fiber derivatives and capabilities.

AGY, JPS Composite Materials launch domestic production of low-CTE glass fiber fabrics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Critical reinforcement materials will enhance initiatives for IC substrates and semiconductor packaging technologies.
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CompPair, Diab partnership validates healable composite sandwich structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tested automotive, aerospace and space applications combining each partner’s material technologies confirm healing value, compatibility and consistent performance.

MVP, ExxonMobil collaboration to advance customer access to Proxxima resin system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MVP has developed a complete solution that tailors its precision meter/mix technology to Proxxima polyolefin resins to support training sessions, process demonstrations and collaborative development.

White paper introduces mechanical sail taxonomy to set wind propulsion standards

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Norsepower and Kongsberg Maritime paper intends to serve as a foundation for further industry dialogue on the future of wind-assisted propulsion, where composite materials will certainly play a role.

Specialty Chemical Supplier Prioritizes Collaborative Development in North American Facility

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

Clariant’s Industrial Applications Innovation Center in North America offers PFAS-free powder coatings, bio-based waxes and collaborative development to enhance durability and recyclability in adhesives and coatings.

Dillon Pie Jaws Provide Maximum Contact Area for Reliable Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Dillon’s full-grip jaws provide a solid gripping surface which yields more friction for drive with reduced part distortion.

Methods Machine Tools Appoints VP of Aftermarket

| Modern Machine Shop

Methods Machine Tools Inc. hires Jon Casten to lead post-sale operations and enhance customer support.

Tooling Excellence Drives Sustainability and Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Proactive in-house mold maintenance extends tool life beyond industry standards, reducing waste while delivering exceptional precision, efficiency and long-term value for customers.

ISTMA amplía alianzas y lanza iniciativas estratégicas para impulsar a la industria de herramentales

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

ISTMA llevó a cabo su Asamblea General Mundial, donde se aprobaron los informes de gestión y el plan de actividades 2026.

Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2026

| Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Seco Tools, Rego-Fix USA, Siemens, MachineMetrics, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., NTK Cutting Tools and Kennametal Inc.

Methods Machine Tools Appoints VP of Aftermarket

| Production Machining

Methods Machine Tools Inc. hires Jon Casten to lead post-sale operations and enhance customer support.

Kyocera lanza nuevos grados de carburo CVD para mecanizado de hierro fundido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los grados CA410K y CA415K, de Kyocera, ofrecen resistencia al desgaste y estabilidad en operaciones continuas e interrumpidas de mecanizado de hierro fundido.

Caracol demonstrates how robotic LFAM is shaping global mobility applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Caracol is hosting a panel discussion on composites manufacturing for the mobility industry and displaying projects designed for trains, racing cars and yachts.

Modernización y adaptación: claves del sector plástico en 2026

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Durante el foro de ANIPAC, expertos evalúan la sobrecapacidad de resinas y la importancia de las reglas de origen en el T-MEC para blindar al sector mexicano en 2026.