Reciclaje de plásticos en 2025: enzimas, IA y reciclaje químico

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje enzimático, la clasificación inteligente y el reciclaje químico están transformando la gestión de residuos plásticos. Con tecnologías como la espectroscopia NIR, robots automatizados y enzimas avanzadas, se espera que para 2025 el sector logre procesar plásticos complejos de manera más eficiente, sostenible y a escala industrial.

Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes de Milltronics mejora la productividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El VM250IL-5X, de Milltronics, combina capacidades avanzadas con el control Inspire+ para mecanizado de cinco ejes.

Greensboro Industrial Platers Acquires United Metal Finishing

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This strategic move unites two companies under the Greensboro Industrial Platers name, enhancing capabilities and reinforcing the commitment to delivering high-quality services.   

Renishaw RenAM 500D Provides AM Users with Flexibility, Productivity, Cost Efficiency

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The RenAM 500D is the newest addition to Renishaw’s lineup of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems.

Tendencias en rectificado para 2025: automatización, láseres y conectividad

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El rectificado en 2025 se perfila como un campo en el que la automatización, los sistemas inteligentes y los materiales avanzados jugarán un papel esencial.

CAM Code Is Key to Precision Mold Machining

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The intuitiveness of Mastercam’s CAD/CAM interface streamlines training and advanced programming for intricate fishing tackle products from Venom Outdoors.

U.K. launches National Materials Innovation Strategy for materials innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cross-sector strategy identifies and outlines six areas of opportunity for materials, including composites, to speed up materials development cycles and develop collective solutions.

Protolabs Expands End-to-End Manufacturing Capabilities

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Volume pricing, rigid quality control and complete program management are among the production benefits possible.

Siemens software chosen for JetZero BWB aircraft concept, launches Xcelerator updates

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aviation startup will use the Xcelerator platform to achieve its aircraft vision. Other Siemens collaborations deliver software additions to deliver, democratize industrial AI for small companies, startups.

Volocopter files for insolvency while seeking investors

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Business will continue as usual during provisional insolvency proceedings while Volocopter internally restructures.

SAMPE, JEC bring SAMPE Technical Sessions, Young Engineers Challenge to JEC 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SAMPE Global will introduce technical programming directly to the JEC World show floor this year, showcasing expertise from its regions and providing international perspectives.

Toyota invests in Interstellar, enters reuseable launch rocket market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A deepened strategic alliance with the Japanese startup will combine Toyota’s automotive expertise and Interstellar’s CFRP know-how for mass rocket production.

Hexcel core supports Boeing’s development of the MQ-25 Stingray

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HRH-302 honeycomb core material, currently under evaluation for use around the UAV’s high-temperature exhaust nozzle, could considerably extend its range.

LED Light Booth Offers Transition to LED-Based Visual Color Evaluation

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

X-Rite Inc. has introduced the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual color evaluation as industries shift to energy-efficient LED lighting.

Star Plastics PFAS-Free Compounds

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New polycarbonate compounds free from per and poly flouoralkyl substances.

México tiene récord histórico en producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros

| Modern Machine Shop México

La producción de la industria automotriz superó el récord de 2017, al igual que las exportaciones, que superaron el récord de 2018.

Hexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.

Herramientas de torneado de Kennametal mejoran la evaluación de la viruta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los insertos TopSwiss de Kennametal maximizan la estabilidad y la evacuación de viruta en el mecanizado suizo de piezas pequeñas.

PolyJohn Turns to Blow Molding, Doubles Its Productivity

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Leading maker of portable sanitation products knew thermoforming, sheet extrusion, rotomolding and injection molding. Then it found the missing link to higher productivity and new markets: blow molding.

Seventh-Axis Linear Rail for Cobots offers Collision Detection

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This seventh-axis device is said to be the first to provide collision detection functionality similar to a cobot joint while extending cobot operating range.

Inside the Process of Cutting Tool Recycling

Hannah Mason | Modern Machine Shop

Global Tungsten & Powders, part of the Ceratizit Group, sheds light on the processing steps that convert a shop’s used inserts into new tools and other applications.

Tendencias clave en manufactura aditiva de plásticos para 2025

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La manufactura aditiva de plásticos y polímeros se está transformando con  el uso de materiales avanzados y nuevas tecnologías de impresión 3D. Estas son algunas de las innovaciones que redefinirán los procesos industriales.