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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Technical textiles, prepregs, composite parts and multilayered materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: BGF Industries is highlighting its range of versatile woven products for composite reinforcements, with materials, parts and literature available for viewing, as well as those from parent company Porscher Industries.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promix Showcasing Inline Viscometer for PET Extrusion

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System has a closed control loop to integrate a dosing device.  

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.