Movacolor, Labotek Unit Combines Drying, Feeding

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System billed as a one-of-a-kind machine that combines material drying and additive dosing in one unit.

Shibaura Launches All-Electric, Hydraulic Molding Machines and Auxiliary Line

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Japanese maker of injection molding machines will display its EC-SXIII all-electric and S-GenXt hydraulic series, supported by in-house-made robots, dryers and chillers.

Next-Generation Tilting Thermoformer To Debut from Kiefel

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New machine can make cups from a range of materials, including recycled PET.  

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%.

Video: "Lightweighting" for 3D Printed Investment Casting Patterns

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems' QuickCast design strategies reduce the amount of material used to make investment casting patterns, reducing weight but also cost for these tools.

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.

Plasma-enabled bonding engineered for composites, metal surface prep

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Plasmatreat presents plasma breakthroughs for aerospace bonding and corrosion prevention through live demos, technical sessions and presentations, surface consulting and more.

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.

Soluciones de sujeción inteligente y automatización modular de Schunk

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: La compañía alemana presentará nuevos dispositivos de sujeción, monitoreo inalámbrico y una célula modular de automatización orientada a pequeñas y medianas empresas.

Scalable automation technologies drive composites efficiency, consistency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Learn how Magnum Venus Products’ equipment portfolio is evolving, with a focus on MVP Motion line, INV3, IPD, Nitrotherm spray and Flex Molding technologies.

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.

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.  

Polygonica Reference App for Additive Repair

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Source: MachineWorks Ltd.

Crecimiento mensual de la inversión fija en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En mayo de 2025, los gastos en maquinaria y equipo de origen nacional aumentaron un 3.4 % con respecto al mes anterior.

5 Finalists Announced for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Five leading companies to demonstrate cutting-edge in-situ monitoring technologies for metal AM.

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.
#workforcedevelopment

Customized, performance-drive carbon fibers support thermoplastic compounding, engineered composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Barnet’s signature line of carbon fiber products, featuring oversized and chopped carbon fibers made from post-industrial recycled material, are engineered with versatility, high mechanical reinforcement and sustainability in mind.