Mexican Media Brands
Tornillo de extrusión y diferencias en el procesamiento de polímeros
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México
No existe un tornillo de extrusión universal porque cada polímero presenta propiedades térmicas, viscoelásticas y de fricción distintas. Estas variaciones obligan a diseñar tornillos específicos y escalables que aseguren eficiencia y calidad en el procesamiento.
Okuma Parts Loading Systems Boost Machining Productivity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Okuma Robot Loader series automate loading and unloading of parts from Okuma machines to support machining efficiency.
In the News: Elmet Patents Method to Produce Tungsten Heavy Alloy Powders
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Elmet Technologies has developed a process for producing spherical and highly densified powder particles in tailored tungsten compositions. Why it matters: Tungsten is in high demand for nuclear energy, aerospace, defense and other critical applications.
Video: Cybersecurity as a Leadership Imperative in Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | Manufacturing Connected
Cybersecurity is a critical challenge for manufacturing leaders. During this conversation, Michael Tamasi, President & CEO of AccuRounds, a precision machining firm in Avon, Massachusetts, digs into the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), noting the organization’s progress after a three-to-four-year journey.
Big Daishowa presenta portaherramientas para mecanizado de alta velocidad
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: La gama de portaherramientas de Big Daishowa abarca soluciones de sujeción para taladrado, roscado, microfresado y operaciones de alto torque.
Fraunhofer Institute Will Present PBS Materials Developed for Manufacturing Applications
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Range of biomaterials has been developed and processed at pilot scale.
August Finishing Index Moves Closer to Expansion
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
While the month’s reading was mostly static, components are starting to move in the right direction.
AkzoNobel Introduces Middle East Trends Collection for Architectural Innovation
| Products Finishing
Launch of the Interpon D2525 Trends Collection offers designers and architects a curated selection of colors and finishes inspired by the Middle East's style and natural beauty.
Composites market extends expansion streak
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
An index reading of 52.1 marks the highest point since August 2022, indicative of the industry’s strong performance.
Composite Integration, Atech Composites deliver workshops in Taiwan focused on composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From marine to aerospace to automotive, the global collaboration continues to engage customers across Taiwan and Southeast Asia, showcasing various fabrication and processing methods like RTM and LRI.
CompositesWorld announces 2025 CW Top Shops honorees
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CW recognizes high-performing fabricators who participated in the 2025 benchmarking survey program, and highlights findings in this year’s data.
CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Thursday, Sept. 11
| CompositesWorld
To wrap up another successful CAMX, CW gives a second look at the ACE Award technologies, provide highlights of show floor activity, highlights the overlooked advantages of the final show day and more.
Automation Solution Provides Flexible Loading of Up to Two Production Machines — From Milling to EDM
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Erowa Technology Inc. highlights its Robot Compact 150 as an automation solution for flexible loading of up to two production machines of all processing technologies — from milling to EDM.
Dürr Paint Shop Technology Reduces CO2 Emissions for Volkswagen
| Products Finishing
Dürr Systems Inc. implements CO2-efficient paint shop solutions at Volkswagen’s Puebla, Mexico facility with electrified equipment and advanced automation.
Merger Consolidates Polyolefin Supply in Japan
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Sumimoto’s PP and PE production will be integrated into Prime Polymer, a joint venture of Mitsui and Idemitsu.
4 Ways 3D Printing Is Enabling Metal Casting
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
While metal additive manufacturing sometimes competes with casting, AM is also assisting this process on the tooling front.
K 2025 impulsa a jóvenes talentos en la industria del plástico y el caucho
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La feria K 2025 en Düsseldorf dedica un espacio central a la formación con tours, talleres, foros y actividades para estudiantes y jóvenes profesionales de la industria.
Building a Screw-Cooling System
| Plastics Technology
Screws have been cored for cooling since the early 1960s. In many processes, however, screw cooling is not utilized. Here’s an optimal design for a screw-cooling system.
Vektek exhibe sistemas de sujeción hidráulica con monitoreo inalámbrico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: Los sistemas de Vektek incorporan cilindros hidráulicos, bombas de dos etapas con variador y soluciones de automatización para fixtures y procesos CNC.
Recocido de plásticos: criterios, temperaturas y efectos
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology México
El recocido es un tratamiento térmico que permite aliviar tensiones internas y aumentar la cristalinidad en plásticos. Aplicado por encima de la temperatura de transición vítrea (Tg), su eficacia depende del control de tiempo, temperatura y enfriamiento, además de la poscocción en termofijos y elastómeros para optimizar su rendimiento mecánico y térmico.
OSG Tooling Lineup Features Optimized Milling, Drilling Tools
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
OSG has expanded several of its end mills series, including the A Brand AE-CPR2-H, A Brand AE-CPR4-H and Exocarb WXL-EBM end mills, as well as its A Brand ADO-40D and 50D drill series, and the Pheonix indexable series.
Clúster de Plásticos presenta Meximold 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante su tercera junta bimestral, el Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro presentó Meximold 2025, feria industrial que se realizará el 22 y 23 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos con exposiciones, citas B2B y un evento especial de Mujeres en la Manufactura.