Reciclaje de plástico: una década de avances hacia la economía circular

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje de plásticos evolucionó con trazabilidad, reciclaje químico y eficiencia energética. Conozca las tecnologías que marcaron el cambio hasta 2024.

Moldes TecnoMaq: resiliencia y evolución de un taller mexicano

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Un momento de crisis se convirtió en oportunidad para que Moldes TecnoMaq optimizara sus procesos, incorporara automatización y fortaleciera su equipo.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Junio - Julio 2025 de PT México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición junio – julio de 2025 de Plastics Technology México.

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.

PT México: una década acompañando a la industria del plástico

| Plastics Technology México

Esta edición especial de aniversario de Plastics Technology México conmemora una década dedicada a documentar la evolución tecnológica, los desafíos y los avances en el sector del plástico en México y América Latina. Presentamos entrevistas con expertos, casos de éxito, desarrollos tecnológicos, así como un análisis de mitos, verdades y perspectivas sobre el uso del plástico. Un homenaje editorial a las personas, procesos y proyectos que impulsan una industria en constante transformación.

PetStar: 30 años de reciclaje con orgullo mexicano e impacto mundial

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

PetStar, líder mundial en reciclaje de PET, celebra tres décadas de un modelo pionero en sustentabilidad, así como de generación de valor social y ambiental.  

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.

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.  

Unique Plating Shop Succeeds in a Challenging Location

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Despite the increasing costs of staying in business and the slowing economy, Denver Metal Finishing succeeds as the sole automated zinc plating shop in Colorado, when many manufacturers in the state have shuttered their doors.
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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.

Guanajuato ocupa el segundo lugar nacional en producción manufacturera

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el periodo de enero a abril de 2025, Guanajuato ocupó el segundo lugar a nivel nacional en manufactura, con una producción acumulada de 417,731 millones de pesos.

High-Production Multitasking Becoming More Flexible

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

In Case You Missed It: Top June Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

June brought the heat and some standout content for moldmakers! From tariff tensions to new VR tech, our top articles this month sparked ideas, offered practical takeaways and kept our readers in the know.

From Manual Mills to Hybrid CNC: How Conversational Control Transformed Toolroom Machining

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

When a veteran machinist refused to use a new CNC mill, his resistance sparked a revolution. This article traces how Southwestern Industries developed ProtoTRAK — an intuitive hybrid control system that remains vital as AI begins reshaping manufacturing.

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.