Mexican Media Brands
Traceability: The Why and How of Using Date Stamps in Molds
| Plastics Technology
Whether the product you’re molding is required by regulations to include a date stamp or you see the production transparency benefits of applying them, there are important elements to understand in managing these tool inserts.
Nueva soldadora láser de Prometal para reparación de moldes
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Prometal anunció la representación en México de una nueva marca, que tendrá su debut en Meximold con una soldadora láser de brazo articulado para reparación de moldes.
Bekum presenta sopladoras eléctricas Smartline SBLOW
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Bekum lanza en K 2025 su nueva sopladora eléctrica Smartline SBLOW, con menor TCO, eficiencia energética y diseño de bajo mantenimiento.
Beyond the Shine: The Science and Sustainability of Chromium Plating
| Products Finishing
Chromium plating is not just a visual enhancement but a technically and economically significant industrial process that intersects materials science, industrial engineering and environmental policy.
Tahara lanza nueva serie MBD en K 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Tahara presenta en K 2025 su máquina MBD eléctrica con diagnóstico remoto y producción de botellas multicapa con resina reciclada posconsumo.
At KraussMaffei, LFAM Is Both a Product Line and an Internal Benefit
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The supplier of plastics processing equipment now offers two large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) machines to customers. Simultaneously, the company has found many advantages to applying this 3D printing technology for its own production purposes.
InstelStore finds U.S. wind turbine blade repairs exceed $1 billion in 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
More than $255.7 million in repairs are being undertaken this year due to lightning damage, with blade root failure in close second, suggesting needed innovation in more resilient materials, or a method for in situ repairs.
Siemens adds AI to Simcenter Testlab, reinventing modal testing and analysis
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Simcenter Testlab, already used with composites, now uses intelligent test automation and AI assistance to execute physical testing workflows faster, smarter and earlier in structural design programs.
Proplast supports, distributes Composite Integration’s Ciject in Denmark
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Official distributor, combined with Danish technical expertise and regional support, broadens access to Composite Integration’s resin processing equipment for composites production.
FAA reinstates partial certification authority to Boeing after safety review
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As of Sept. 29, 2025, the FAA will allow Boeing limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates for some 737 Max and 787 jets following a strict and detailed safety and quality review.
Illinois researchers derive useful polymer matrix upcycling through electrolysis strategy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CANS dynamic network process has proven the ability to chemically relink carbon-hydrogen bond sites on the main structure of the polymer chain, refunctionalizing thermoset matrix byproducts from CFRP waste.
Soracle to lead Archer eVTOL aircraft establishment in Osaka
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Japan Airlines and Sumitomo joint venture intends to deploy Midnight as the core part of its fleet of air taxi services available in Osaka.
A Workforce Model Just in Time for Manufacturing Day: A Student Tech Center in “Rocket City”
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
As U.S. manufacturing jobs decline, Huntsville’s new Center for Technology shows how industry partnerships, CNC labs and Toyota funding are shaping a pipeline of skilled machinists and technicians.
#workforcedevelopment
Mold Maintenance Soft Tools and Gate Cutters Benefit Moldmakers
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Globeius, distributor of Mouldpro products, is now distributing a complete line of soft tools and gate cutters well-suited for moldmakers.
Cinco estrategias para simplificar tareas en operaciones CNC
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México
En plantas de manufactura, la rotación y la escasez obligan a integrar operadores CNC principiantes. El reto es llevarlos a productividad sin errores y con rapidez. Se pueden simplificar tareas junto con capacitación: procedimientos escritos, superficie-compensación, medición digital, tolerancias claras y reglas internas para estandarizar el arranque en las primeras semanas.
Calibradores de tres puntos para medición precisa de orificios
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México
La verificación de orificios de precisión es esencial en sectores como automotriz, aeroespacial y biomédico. El desafío consiste en medir diferentes diámetros y tolerancias sin incrementar costos ni comprometer la repetibilidad. Los calibradores de tres puntos resuelven este reto con cabezales intercambiables, autoalineación e indicador digital en el taller.
Inspección y trazabilidad con metrología avanzada
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
El sector avanza hacia una metrología digital y automatizada con innovaciones que incluyen tomografía computarizada y sistemas de rayos X para inspección interna, CMM híbridas y sistemas de visión para precisión tridimensional, soluciones ópticas y láser orientadas al control en línea, software para trazabilidad digital y microscopía industrial. Empresas como Nikon, Hexagon, Blum-Novotest, Renishaw, Zeiss y Mitutoyo lideran estos desarrollos.
Mazak Multitasking Machine Enhances Precision With Grinding Capability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corp. introduces the Integrex i-350S Neo, combining turning, milling and grinding operations for superior versatility and efficiency.
Crónica desde la trinchera: lanzamiento de SPS - Smart Production Solutions
| Modern Machine Shop México
Desde SPS Atlanta, Carlos Mortera, director internacional de la AMT para América Latina, ofrece un análisis técnico de la automatización industrial con foco en interconectividad e IA. El reto: capitalizar el crecimiento del mercado ante la falta de mano de obra y la complejidad de integrar datos y seguridad.
AMPP Champions Corrosion Prevention for a Sustainable Maritime Future
| Products Finishing
To support World Maritime Day 2025, the AMPP highlights its leadership in corrosion prevention, emphasizing how its standards and certifications extend asset life, reduce waste and lower emissions across the maritime industry.
Hexagon Inspection Software Streamlines Quality Control
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon’s 2025.3 version of its VGStudio Max features an AI-enhanced porosity and inclusion analysis tool that quickly pinpoints and identifies discrepancies.
Reifenahäuser Develops AI Portfolio To Help Operators Solve Problems
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Portfolio includes three connected products that will enable processors to rely less on highly trained personnel.
#workforcedevelopment