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PPWR: documentación obligatoria para exportar envases a Europa
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Desde el 12 de agosto de 2026, el PPWR exige la declaración de conformidad de la UE, la documentación técnica, la identificación del operador y el control de PFAS, sin agotamiento de existencias. El exportador mexicano debe definir su papel en la cadena, quién firma el expediente y con qué ensayo respalda los umbrales.
CEMB B20 digitaliza el control del balanceo industrial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La plataforma incorpora una computadora industrial con Windows 11, pantalla táctil panorámica y software para administrar las operaciones de balanceo e integrar los resultados con sistemas digitales de manufactura.
Soraluce FP60 integra fresado, mandrinado, torneado y rectificado de piezas grandes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La máquina de piso de cinco ejes permite combinar varias operaciones en una sola preparación y ofrece recorridos longitudinales ampliables para adaptarse a componentes de grandes dimensiones.
En envases el plástico no es el problema: es la infraestructura
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Erick Suárez, presidente de la AMEE, plantea que el futuro del plástico en México depende menos de sustituirlo y más de construir infraestructura, estrategia e innovación para valorizarlo, con el PET como modelo y los empaques flexibles como el eslabón más débil de la cadena.
Rugged Thermocouple Sensors Withstand High TPC Processing Heat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: TE Wire & Cable's PEEKSense thermocouple assemblies are rated for continuous processing temperatures up to 400°C in PEEK, PEKK, PAEK and polyimide composite applications.
Composites End Markets: New Space (2026)
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
With the space sector in a race for strategic dominance and the lunar economy coming into view, composite materials are accelerating into an era of high-rate production, advanced autonomous manufacturing and structural innovation that would have seemed like science fiction a generation ago.
Renishaw Probe Combines Touch-Trigger, Scanning, Surface Finish Verification
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Renishaw Inc. introduces the RMP400S, a multipurpose spindle probe that integrates touch-trigger probing, scanning and surface finish verification into a single on-machine solution.
Inside a Shop Built to Bridge Prototype and Production
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Elite Mold & Engineering combines metal and resin 3D printing with CNC machining to own the middle ground between prototyping and volume molding.
ECI Amper monitorea máquinas y relaciona la capacidad con la programación
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: La plataforma utiliza sensores IoT, pantallas para operadores e integración con ERP para registrar tiempos de operación, paros, ciclos, mantenimiento y avance de los trabajos.
Approach IMTS with a ‘Process’ Mindset
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
Machine shops must consider the entire process of producing parts beyond the machine tools themselves. All such technology will be on display at the International Manufacturing Technology Show this September.
Air Turbine Tools' Live Tool Boosts Swiss-Type Lathe Output at High Speeds
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Air Turbine Tools Inc. highlights the 822CX Air Turbine live tool, a governed 80,000-rpm spindle designed for small-tool Swiss-type lathe applications.
GKN Delivers Flight-Ready Composite Wings, Fins for CCA Prototype
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Manufactured at GKN’s composite design and assembly facility at Cowes, parts progressed from clean sheet design to delivery on an accelerated timeline with strict technical requirements met.
Large-Scale Robotic AM Hub Dedicated to Design Opens in Milan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Designtech, Caracol and Lamáquina bring together their knowledge and expertise to give Italian designers, studios and brands direct access to industrial-grade 3D printing technology.
$16.5M Grows Hawthorn Aero's Defense Manufacturing Campus
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company’s Miamisburg, Ohio, facility will expand to 150,000 square feet to support composite aerospace structures and defense-related production.
CLEAR Project Will Develop Smart Composite Supercar Door
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Led by Italian partners, the R&D project is reimagining butterfly and gullwing doors with recycled composites, embedded sensors and AI, aiming to reach near-market TRL 8 status.
From Aerospace to Infrastructure: Mapping FRP’s Adoption in Mainstream Markets
| CompositesWorld
Scott Reeve, founder of Composite Advantage, shares insights from more than two decades of ventures that helped prove the viability of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure, waterfront and rail. A new chapter with Creative Composites Group signals the next phase of growth for established technologies and new FRP products.
Gardner Business Index Cools in July But Extends Expansion to Seventh Month
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
A softer employment reading nudged the index down again, yet easing material costs and firmer capital-spending plans point to a durable, if calmer, expansion.
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Toray Composite Materials America Expands 3960 Product Line With ±45° Braided Fabric Format
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A&P Technology-supported off-axis ±45° braided fabric format is available for aerospace and defense programs to streamline operations, cut scrap and boost throughput on primary and secondary structures.
Gurit Secures Extended Western Wind OEM Supply Contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Gurit strengthens its foothold in the wind energy sector with a $14.8 million supply contract for specially formulated epoxy-based resins and adhesives.
BigHead Fasteners Speed Up Production of GFRP Pop-Top Roof
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A campervan roof manufacturer replaced surface bonded fasteners with embedded ones to remove adhesive-related variability across 26 attachment points per roof.
Hybrid Air Vehicles, Defentia Sign Collaboration Agreement for Airlander 10
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Memorandum of understanding will explore strategic collaboration in Spain, targeting sustainable aviation and dual-use opportunities in European markets.
IMTS Success Starts With a Plan
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
With exhibitors across four buildings, planning your IMTS visit ahead of time will help you get the most from your time at the show. This year’s IMTS show planner includes agentic AI to get you started.