Especial 2025: Cómo impulsar a la próxima generación de mujeres en la industria
| Plastics Technology México
Diez historias que muestran cómo el talento femenino impulsa la manufactura y los plásticos en producción, sustentabilidad, investigación y emprendimiento. ¿Qué factores pueden atraer a más mujeres a estos sectores?
Un marzo sin pausa en la agenda de plásticos
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Marzo promete ser un mes excepcionalmente movido, con actividades que marcan hitos en la industria del plástico, como Plastimagen, y también dan un impulso hacia el liderazgo femenino en manufactura.
ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
Bodo Möller Chemie extends portfolio with DowAksa carbon fibers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The two companies join forces to deliver access to a variety of high-grade carbon fiber products, technical expertise and custom solutions from a single supplier.
Collier Aerospace software supports structural sizing of WindRunner cargo aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAE HyperX software’s methodology enables Radia to quickly and accurately conduct configuration assessments of WindRunner’s primary composite and metal structures.
Langzauner builds RTM press to produce large aerocomposite parts at AMRC COMPASS
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Press system developed with 10,500 × 3,500-millimeter platen and supporting forces up to 2,400 tons aims to reduce large component process times by a factor of 10.
Integris, QinetiQ join forces to support FLRAA aircraft advancements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
QinetiQ is contracted to provide systems engineering and integration expertise for the materials tech being used for the rotorcraft’s flooring and wing.
Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group prepreg using plant-derived resin acquires ISCC Plus certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acquiring international sustainable and carbon certification drives the MCG Group’s efforts in environmental impact reduction in areas ranging from sports and leisure to mobility and industrial.
TPI Composites celebrates 100,000th wind blade milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company has manufactured 100,000 composite blades over the last couple of decades, led by efforts to enable efficient and sustainable wind energy generation.
ANCA Software Monitors Thermal Growth in Tap Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Motor Temperature Control removes fluctuations caused by thermal growth, providing greater precision and consistency in tap production.
Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC Launches First-Ever Molding Expert VR App, Setting a New Industry Standard
| MoldMaking Technology
After two years of research and strategic development, Kruse Training Inc. and Molding Expert LLC are proud to announce that META has approved the publication of the first-ever Molding Expert VR app in the store.
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Inauguran línea de ensamble SMT en la Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez
| Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva línea de ensamble Surface Mount Technology (SMT) permitirá la capacitación y certificación en manufactura electrónica.
What’s top of mind in composites?
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
As the composites industry gathers for its largest international trade show, CW’s editorial team shares the key trends and challenges they’re tracking — from aerospace innovations and recycling advancements to economic shifts and the future of eVTOL.
Franconia Industries Brass Provides Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: EZeeBrass’ chipbreaking properties, achieved through the addition of magnesium, provide short, easily broken chips at high cutting speeds.
3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Utilizing Axtra3D’s additive technology, LSI Solutions, a medical equipment manufacturer found the compatible machine it needed to accelerate its R&D process for prototyping molds for medical devices.
PTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.
Mixer, New Pelletizer Facilitate Rigid PVC Compounding
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Farrel Continuous Mixer and newly designed Dry Face Pelletizer combine to eliminate traditional finishing steps to make rigid PVC processing more efficient.
HMG Paints Supports Community Gym Project
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
HMG Paints has partnered with FC United for a refurbishment project transforming the club's community gym at Broadhurst Park.
México: el papel del plástico en la economía circular y la sostenibilidad
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante el foro “Perspectivas de la Industria 2025”, la ANIPAC instó a la industria del plástico a acelerar su transición hacia la circularidad y la sustentabilidad, confirmando su compromiso con la SEMARNAT para avanzar en este objetivo.
PTXPO Preview: Wittmann Showcases LSR Molding, Central Conveying Demonstration
| Plastics Technology
A 121-ton SmartPower injection molding machine equipped for LSR processing will join a demonstration of Wittmann’s Codemax RFID-coded manifold, among other technologies.
Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.