Sector automotriz mexicano acelera su marcha en julio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En julio de 2025 la producción de la industria automotriz creció 2.36 % y las exportaciones se incrementaron 7.94%.
Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.
Deep-Hole Advice Using Replaceable-Insert Drills
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A cautious approach, modern thinking, offline presetting and attention to coolant and chips unlock the potential of the latest replaceable-insert drills for deep-holemaking applications.
Reciclaje químico de césped sintético con tecnología HCT
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La empresa canadiense Aduro logró convertir césped sintético en hidrocarburos reciclables mediante su tecnología HCT, sin requerir limpieza previa. Este avance responde al desafío técnico de tratar residuos plásticos multicapa, cada vez más frecuentes.
Clariant lanza aditivos sin PFAS para extrusión
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Clariant presentó AddWorks PPA, aditivos sin PFAS que mejoran la extrusión de poliolefinas sin afectar calidad ni propiedades mecánicas.
AGY launches L-HDI glass fiber tailored to AI infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AGY now offers a complete AI-centric product portfolio supporting optical transceivers, high-speed routers, IC substrates and more as the need for precise, thermally stable materials grow.
Valence Surface Technologies Acquisition Enhances Aerospace Surface Treatment Capabilities
| Products Finishing
Valence Surface Technologies LLC acquires C.I.L. Metal Finishing and C.I.L. Electroplating, bolstering defense, space and commercial aerospace solutions in North America.
Anemoi wins U.K. funding to advance CFRP rotor sail designs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Seven-month project will develop folding sail systems for Anemoi’s 3.5-meter-diameter rotor sail, and cover additional design optimizations that are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of wind-assisted vessels.
CRG Defense secures $2 million contract to build hybrid military vehicle electric motors/generators
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The effort also supports a broader initiative to accelerate hybrid-electric propulsion technologies to ground and air platforms, leveraging FRP structures and composite-based magnetic retention systems.
Ross Multi-Shaft Mixer Enhances High-Performance Processing
| Products Finishing
Charles Ross & Son Co. introduces the VMC-300, a versatile mixer combining three independent agitation systems for complex formulations in multiple industries.
SGL Carbon manufactures natural fiber prepregs for motorsports
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SGL Carbon supplied prepreg materials made from Bcomp flax fiber fabric to Japanese company Tras Ltd. for the Toyota Hilux’s natural fiber body.
Third Re:Build Manufacturing site achieves AS9100 certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New Kensington site certification expands Re:Build’s aerospace and defense manufacturing footprint, offering customers an experienced, responsive partner capable of taking on mission-critical programs.
Stainless Steel Series Benefits Blow Mold and Vac Form Applications
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Molder’s World Inc.’s stainless steel mold material, Vortex is designed to ensure a smooth part with the measured release of gases during the molding process, providing better detail on the part and faster part production.
Sizing Your Granulator To Optimize Scrap Reuse
| Plastics Technology
What makes good regrind, and why is it important? Ideal regrind should be as close to pelletized material as possible, meaning regrind that is uniform and homogeneous, with minimal dust, fines and longs. Learn how to find the right granulator for your scrap.
Specialty materials supplier supports quality project execution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Smooth-On highlights its leadership in specialty materials, custom formulations and hands-on project expertise, available to composites customers in a variety of industries.
Using a Simulator to Support Upskilling and Empowering Workers
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A virtual machine tool trainer powered by digital twin technology helps bridge the labor gap, starting with school programs.
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Benefitting From an Accurate Data Ecosystem
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Data is useless unless it’s true. After decades of false starts with incomplete, unstandardized data collection systems, Alexandria Industries put together a software ecosystem that delivers accurate data to managers, operators and ERP systems alike. In this article, discover its effect on the Alexandria shop floor.
Scaling up, optimizing the flax fiber composite camper
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Greenlander’s Sherpa RV cab, which is largely constructed from flax fiber/bio-epoxy sandwich panels, nears commercial production readiness and next-generation scale-up.
Plating by Numbers: Troubleshooting With Volts, Amps and Resistance
| Products Finishing
Monitoring voltage and amperage trends during routine checks is a simple yet effective practice for maintaining plating line efficiency and quality.
Windmoeller & Hoelscher Buys Addex
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
North America unit of German machine builder acquires leading supplier of cooling technology for blown film.
México continúa como líder en proveeduría de autopartes para EE.UU.
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
México aportó el 43.21 % de las importaciones de autopartes de EE. UU. entre enero y abril de 2025, con un superávit comercial de más de 11 mil millones de dólares.
Kisuma lanza Setogem RD para formulaciones de PP
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kisuma presenta Setogem RD, aditivo dual para PP que mejora la rigidez, reduce el bloom y evita el uso de talco y benzoato de sodio.