CUTMETALL presenta sus tecnologías de corte en PRLATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, CUTMETALL exhibirá su portafolio de cuchillas industriales y soluciones de filtración diseñadas para optimizar procesos de reciclaje.

Dutch Plant To Produce Aromatics From Plastic Waste

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Pyrolysis technology by BlueAlp will be used at BioBTX plant. 

High-Performance Packaging Molding Platform

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Husky is positioning its HyperSync and Hylectric molding machines plus Advantage+Elite remote monitoring as a go-to packaging platform.

Championing 70 Years of Innovation for Finishers

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

With a life-spanning passion for surface finishing, PF Champion of the Industry Curtis Goad is focusing on the industry’s future. 

Monaghan Powdered Metal Taps Offer Economical Alternative to Solid Carbide

| Production Machining

Monaghan Tooling Group provides Vergnano P-Series powdered metal taps as a cost-effective solution for tapping applications in harder materials.

AMUT presenta rPO, planta para reciclaje de poliolefinas posconsumo

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, AMUT Group destaca su solución rPO, una planta de peletización para poliolefinas posconsumo. Su diseño integra el pretratamiento, la extrusión en tándem y la filtración automática, lo que mejora la calidad del reciclado y la eficiencia energética.

Plastics Processing Continues Q1 Momentum in March

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Gardner Business Index sees minor dip in March but ends the quarter with the third consecutive month well above the growth threshold.
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LightForce Orthodontics Metal Bracket Introduces Generative Customization for Individualized Orthodontic Treatment

| Additive Manufacturing

LightForce Orthodontics launches the Lightbracket Metal — a patient-specific 3D printed metal bracket — expanding access to generative braces for 65% of patients who prefer metal options.

May 2026: Price Trajectory for All Resins Shifts Sharply Upward

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Shipping disruptions in the Middle East are dramatically affecting global resin trade flows, and rising prices reflect the supply squeeze.

Tooling-Free Forming Enables Flexible Factories

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Machina Labs’ RoboCraftsman forms parts autonomously and without dies. But sheet metal fabrication is just the first step for these AI-powered robotic production cells.

Cheers to Sonja Maxfield!

| GROW

Cheers to Sonja Maxfield I recall returning to GBM over ten years ago To the Audience Dept. to aid in its workflow A great team of six ladies on the second floor Where IT now resides, left out the elevator door We worked to keep our audience list up to date Thereby keeping our subscription data great The occasional potluck luncheon we would host Or a margarita party as a lark to offer a toast Sonja Maxfield was an immediate buddy  It certainly helped that she was a wee bit nutty ❤️ We were from the same simpler generation Long before social media/AI took over the nation                    We shared love of all movies Errol Flynn, Cary Grant,                      chunky monkey ice cream, Britbox & Robert Plant                         Our mothers were native German & Austrian                     Although they both embraced most things American                            We shared sister names, Lorraine/Loraine                            Our fav sibs who’s love/support did not wane                                A lifetime ago Sonja had a different role                        A National Guard member, taking its physical toll Her opinions were strong and plentiful   But that’s what made Sonja so delightful  In 2020 when Covid was on overload   Sonja stepped into receptionist mode        One of the few who was in the office day-to-day          Her onsite presence was most appreciated in every way I’ll miss our Macs’ and Zips’ lunches        But alas, you’re retired now with time in bunches ❤️ See ya soon!

LOCO3 project advances recycling of long carbon fiber/nylon waste for automotive

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: TPAC, BaX Composites and Spiral RTC build on low-shear extrusion technology to demonstrate high-rate, cost-effective process chain for auto parts and assess environmental impact.

AkzoNobel Launches Eco+ Services for Sustainable Coatings

| Products Finishing

New suite of products empowers manufacturers to measure and boost sustainability in powder coating operations with AI tools, energy consulting and verified data. 

Sprinkler Head Mold Feels More Flow With Conformal Cooling

Tony Deligio | Additive Manufacturing

K-Rain shaved 20% off the cycle time for a high-volume product with a new conformally cooled insert printed by Zero Tolerance using Xact metal technology.

Arkema desarrolla tabla para windsurf reciclable

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arkema, junto con Zephir Project, desarrolló una tabla de windsurf reciclable con resina Elium. El prototipo integra fibras recicladas y será probado en competición para validar su desempeño y su potencial en compuestos sostenibles.

MMT Chats: From Garage Tinkerer to Innovation Pioneer

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Rob Doorakkers transformed childhood moldmaking passion into visionary leadership, driving innovation at IGS GeboJagema through expertise, collaboration and forward-thinking strategies.

Broca con punta intercambiable para taladrado de alto avance

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La X-Tip Drill, de Seco Tools, combina cuerpo reutilizable y puntas intercambiables para simplificar la gestión de herramientas en operaciones de taladrado.

Holland Colours presenta aditivos que mejoran reciclabilidad de envases

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, Holland Colours exhibe su portafolio de colorantes y aditivos diseñados para mejorar la funcionalidad de los envases plásticos. Sus soluciones optimizan la protección del producto, la estabilidad del color y la reciclabilidad.  

Ternium fortalece su capacidad para producir acero automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

Ubicada en el municipio de Pesquería, Nuevo León, la tercera fase del Centro Industrial Ternium representa una inversión de 4,000 millones de dólares e integra operaciones de decapado y customizado.

BritAS lanza ABMF-PET-C para reciclaje de PET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ABMF-PET-C será el foco de BritAS en Plastics Recycling LATAM, con mayor pureza, flujo continuo y eficiencia en el reciclaje de PET.

Zero-Waste, Zero-Inventory Approach to Eyewear Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | Manufacturing Connected

Traditional eyewear production via CNC machining and molds can lead to long lead times, high minimum order quantities, overproduction of frames and excess material waste.

Zero-Waste, Zero-Inventory: TPI's Approach to Sustainable Eyewear Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | Manufacturing Connected

Eyewear manufacturer TPI is leveraging additive manufacturing to achieve its zero waste, zero inventory production model.