Moretto acelera su apuesta por el mercado mexicano

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante un tour de prensa en su planta de Massanzago, Italia, el presidente de Moretto, Renato Moretto, señaló que México es el destino prioritario para expandir la fabricación de la empresa fuera de Europa. La empresa se prepara para presentar sus más recientes innovaciones en la feria Plast 2026, con un fuerte enfoque en la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al manejo de materiales en la industria de plásticos.

SmartCAM v2026 incorpora nuevas funciones para programación CNC avanzada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva versión de SmartCAM introduce mejoras en definición de herramientas, automatización y visualización para optimizar la programación CNC.

Wittmann’s Airmould Starter Package Provides Entrée to Gas Assist

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Wittmann’s Airmould starter package simplifies access to internal gas pressure technology, with a pressure-generation unit included in new plus version.

UTEP Students Win 2026 AM in Steel Competition with 3D Printed Multi-Tool

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

A team of students from UTEP have designed and 3D printed the winning metal multi-tool for the third annual AM in Steel competition.

Zoller Smart Manufacturing Summit Highlights TMS Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

At the 2026 Zoller Technology Days and Smart Manufacturing Summit, the company highlighted its Smart Manufacturing solutions, including tool management and data handling systems.

Fives fortalece su operación de automatización en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Fives Automatización México integra capacidades de ingeniería de control, robótica, visión artificial, software, manejo de materiales e integración de sistemas para atender la demanda de automatización en México y Norteamérica.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships

| Production Machining

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees. 

TPRC research studies reflectivity characterization of TPC tapes for AFP

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The proposed camera-based measurement to characterize directional reflectivity provides a faster way to receive information on a TPC tape’s consolidation state.

Sustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Envalior’s LCA and external critical review verifies the new Tepex composite matches the original’s performance for automotive and can be used as a drop-in for composites processes.

Xenia Materials thermoplastic composites portfolio enable large-format tooling production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A range of reinforced pellet compounds for large-scale additive manufacturing provide thermal stability and dimensional accuracy for high-performance tooling.

Infinite Composites equipment expansion enhances composite tanks, coatings delivery

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Automated production of large composite tanks, rocket motor casings, tubes and other high-performance structures has been augmented with new winders, rail systems and metering machines.

PRF named exclusive forum headline sponsor for International Composites Summit 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

PRF Composite Materials will play a central role in this ambitious event experience, highlighting ICS’ value to composites industry players.

SeaRush project takes 3D printed USV testbed from concept to sea in 5-month timeframe

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Collaborative Dutch ecosystem integrates a range of new technologies to develop and test scalable, affordable and rapidly produced USVs for future marine operation.

Otto selects F/List GmbH to develop Phantom 3500 interiors 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With no legacy layouts to work around, the business jet’s lightweight, ultra-premium cabin is being co-designed with F/List’s expertise in composites, bio-based materials and bold designs. 

Inversión extranjera alcanza récord en 2026

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con un avance del 10.4 % en el primer trimestre de 2026, el crecimiento de la inversión extranjera directa se vio impulsado por sectores como el automotriz, el de equipos de cómputo y el de componentes electrónicos, entre otros.

CONTRAX Austin Expands Program, Industry Partnerships

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place this June 24-25 in Austin, Texas. Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.

Tariffs Become Part of the Operating Environment

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Moldmakers may need to stop treating tariffs as temporary disruptions and start planning for long-term supply chain uncertainty and policy-driven change.

Engineering Better Closures: Sustainable Designs in Flexible Packaging

| Plastics Technology

Brands are under mounting pressure to make flexible packaging more sustainable, from films and multi-layer structures to fitments and closures.

Exportaciones de México al alza: las manufacturas lideran el crecimiento

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y marzo, las exportaciones manufactureras alcanzaron alrededor de 160 mil millones de dólares.

APR y ANIPAC firman convenio para impulsar el reciclaje en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En el marco del Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026, la APR y ANIPAC reafirmaron su compromiso de impulsar acciones concretas que permitan transitar hacia modelos de producción y consumo más sostenibles.

Grado de acabado para superaleaciones de alta dureza

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El grado TS0501 Duratomic, de Seco Tools, se orienta al torneado de acabado en superaleaciones resistentes al calor.

Colibrium Additive Manufacturing Solutions Enable Expedited Testing and Certification for Naval Aviation

| Additive Manufacturing

Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, delivers metal alloy Material Process Combinations and M Line and M2 Series 5 3D printing systems under a Naval Air Systems Command contract. The aim: To expand the U.S. Navy’s capability to print airworthy parts at scale.