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PT México: 10 años junto a quienes hacen posible la industria
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Este décimo aniversario de Plastics Technology México nos llena de orgullo. Con una década de presencia editorial, hemos sido testigos y partícipes de una de las etapas más transformadoras para la industria del plástico en México y en América Latina.
Plásticos, verdades y mentiras: la mirada crítica de Chris DeArmitt
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El científico de polímeros Chris DeArmitt cuestiona los discursos predominantes sobre los plásticos, tras analizar más de 400 estudios científicos. En un contexto marcado por decisiones basadas en percepciones y no en datos, su trabajo ofrece una lectura crítica y técnica del impacto real de los plásticos, defendiendo soluciones basadas en evidencia verificable.
Producción eficiente: el primer torno tipo suizo en tres talleres CNC
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México
Tres talleres compartieron su experiencia al integrar tornos tipo suizo como solución al aumento de la demanda y la necesidad de mayor eficiencia. La falta de experiencia técnica inicial fue superada mediante capacitación, software CAM y automatización. El resultado fue un control total del proceso productivo y capacidad para fabricar piezas complejas internamente.
ProAmpac y WMU impulsan envases reciclables
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ProAmpac se asocia con Western Michigan University para acelerar el desarrollo de envases sostenibles de fibra reciclable, alineados con normas de economía circular.
Revolutionizing Production: How Smart Hydraulics Drive 24/7 Manufacturing Excellence
| Modern Machine Shop
All World Machinery Supply helps a firearms manufacturer up its game and improve and increase output.
Re-Wind Network completes first U.S. BladeBridge in Georgia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beaverbrook Park now exhibits a 50-foot pedestrian bridge design consisting of a decommissioned wind blade flanked by two wooden decks.
NIST develops impact-resistant material inspired by mantis shrimp exoskeleton
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers discovered they could fine-tune the biomimetic synthetic material’s energy dissipation upon impact, informing its future potential for aerospace, space and beyond.
Diverse advanced material solutions guide global challenge improvements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Celebrating nearly 100 years of advanced materials engineering, Toray features carbon fibers and TPC, prepreg, resin systems and other innovations through its U.S. divisions.
ACMA’s 2025 Composites Fly-In strengthens industry voice on Capitol Hill
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Washington, D.C., event broke record attendance, providing a platform for industry leaders to connect face to face with policymakers shaping the future of composites.
ITA, Micor GmbH study the potential of in-line infrared drying of glass fiber
| CompositesWorld
Research has shown that, beyond reducing energy consumption and production waste, an integrated, compact infrared module enables uniform sizing distribution on the glass fibers and more efficient production overall.
U.K. Carbon Fibre Development location is revealed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The NCC has confirmed its location in North West England at Cygnet Texkimp’s site. Full operation is expected by spring 2026.
Australia’s Trailblazer Program unlocks $549 million industry investment to fast-track innovation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Six universities, such as the University of Southern Queensland and its iLAuNCH program, are accelerating research to commercialization across defense, space, recycling and other key sectors.
People in composites: June 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Appointments, promotions and other developments have been announced by composites-focused companies James Cropper Advanced Materials, Carbitex, Hexcel, Plyable, Hall Spars and Sui Generis.
Ejector Pin Grease Enables Optimal Molding Environment
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Slide Products Inc.’s clear, high-temperature Super Grease offers a remedy in fighting contamination, discoloration of parts and helping to avoid premature replacement of molds/machines.
Automated Tool Production System Enables Solution for Cylindrical Precision Tooling
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
United Grinding highlights a feature for Walter Tool Grinding Machines called the Automated Tool Production (ATP). The system offers an automation solution for cylindrical precision tools.
Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.
Novel Profile Cooling Technology Promises Big Output Boost
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Aimed at complex profiles such as PVC lineals, retrofittable system adds turbulent cooling to calibrator to boost output by 25-50%.
Parts2clean 2025 Trade Fair Highlights Advanced Component Cleaning Solutions
| Products Finishing
Parts2clean 2025, held at Stuttgart Exhibition Center in Germany, addresses stricter cleanliness specifications and cost-effective industrial cleaning technologies.
Impresión 3D de gran formato para fabricación de moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie RM40, de Compound Dynamics, ofrece una mayor capacidad de construcción y precisión tipo CNC en la fabricación de piezas de gran escala.
Heineken México presenta avances en sustentabilidad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El Informe 2024 de Heineken México destaca logros en agua, energía renovable, economía circular, equidad de género y consumo responsable en todo el país.
LK Metrology CMMs Enable Repeatable Inspection of Bulky Workpieces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The bridge-type Altera SF models feature large measuring volumes that enable bulky workpieces to be inspected near where they are produced, while the extra capacity affords more operational flexibility.
Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine
| CompositesWorld
Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.