Meximold 2026: referente nacional en manufactura de moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La séptima edición del evento, organizado por Gardner Business Media y la AMMMT, se realizará los días 14 y 15 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos. La feria reunirá a más de 130 expositores, 150 equipos en funcionamiento y 24 conferencias técnicas sobre automatización, manufactura aditiva y moldeo por inyección de plásticos.
Nitruro de boro: aditivo clave para plásticos en electromovilidad
| Plastics Technology México
Investigadores del CIQA exploran el papel del nitruro de boro en compuestos poliméricos para gestión térmica en vehículos eléctricos, con aplicaciones en baterías, motores y electrónica de potencia.
30 Under 30: Continuing to Spotlight Rising Talent
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Precision-driven CNC manager delivering consistent results, mentoring teammates and advancing moldmaking through strong technical skill, leadership and continuous improvement.
AkzoNobel Portal Provides 24/7 Access to Powder Coatings in Mexico
| Products Finishing
My Interpon Portal, a digital hub for product search, technical data, ordering and tracking, is paired with a Ready-to-Ship range of 54 Interpon powder coatings available from stock.
Trumpf Laser Cutting Machine Provides Flexible Tube Processing
| Modern Machine Shop
Trumpf's TruLaser Tube 7000 delivers 9 kW of laser power, expanded tube size capacity and intelligent quality features to boost throughput and cut costs per part.
Post Cure: Initiating automotive electrification with bamboo fiber composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bambooder’s natural, organic and CO2-negative semi-finished products enable endless versatility in markets dominated by fossil-based materials like steel, aluminum, glass or carbon fiber.
The Value of Bidirectional Thread Rolling
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This end-rolling attachment for producing threads offers advantages in terms of lower weight, size and cost. And keeping thread rolls engaged as it retracts can help produce higher quality thread profiles and finishes compared to conventional end-rolling attachments.
Percepción manufacturera en México suma cinco meses en zona de expansión
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera se ubicó en 50.3 puntos en mayo, con avances en capacidad de planta, demanda nacional y exportaciones, aunque con producción y personal ocupado por debajo del umbral de expansión.
Protecting Grounding Areas: A Critical Step in Coating and Plating
| Products Finishing
Learn best practices for precision masking to protect electrical grounding surfaces in electrocoating, plating and anodizing, ensuring conductivity and functionality.
Daher CFRTP wing rib survives ultimate load without failure in structural bench test
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: The infrared-welded, 64-ply thermoplastic rib withstood combined 25-tonne compression and 25-tonne shear loads at Cetim's test facility, validating a critical loading case representative of a single-aisle wing.
Manufactura mexicana mantiene avance apoyada por sectores vinculados a IA
| Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador Multidimensional de la Manufactura de BBVA Research creció 2.9 % en abril y acumuló ocho meses en terreno positivo, impulsado por ramas tecnológicas asociadas a infraestructura digital y procesamiento de datos, pese a la debilidad de sectores tradicionales como el automotriz.
NPE2027 integra programa técnico de ANTEC por primera vez
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Asociación de la Industria del Plástico (PLASTICS) anunció que el programa educativo de NPE2027 será desarrollado por ANTEC, la conferencia técnica anual de la Sociedad de Ingenieros del Plástico (SPE).
Mastercam 2026.R2 integra simulación acelerada y asistencia con inteligencia artificial
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de Mastercam incorpora simulación hasta 10 veces más rápida y funciones de programación asistida mediante IA.
Sherwin-Williams Named John Deere's 2025 Top Supplier of the Year
| Products Finishing
Sherwin-Williams earned John Deere's highest supplier rating — Partner-level status — plus the Indirect Global Supplier of the Year title, recognizing its quality coatings and commitment to continuous improvement.
Electron Beam Melting with Tungsten: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Why is tungsten a desirable material for nuclear fusion and other demanding applications? And why is electron beam melting a good match for this refractory metal? We answer these questions and more in this follow-up to episode #87.
Haddy scales AI-enabled, adaptative AM microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator platform
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Adoption of a D&M digital thread and software-defined manufacturing will help Haddy further scale local production and use of circular materials like polymer composites for furniture, marine and defense.
Industry shows successful integration of flax-linen, hemp fiber into advanced composites processes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Natural fiber composites are quickly emerging as serious contenders across demanding sectors, with proven use in filament winding, 3D printing, AFP and other automated processing techniques.
Czech composites association becomes EuCIA member
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Association for Technical Support and Promotion of Polymer Composites will support EuCIA’s composites circularity efforts within the EU.
Autoneum BEV battery lid prototype unites multifunctionality and composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Integration of multiple protective functions in a single lightweight part simplifies battery pack designs and elevates safety and efficiency for EV platforms.
NordSpace installs robotic AFP systems, progresses build of launch vehicle tanks and primary structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Vertical manufacturing integration with Addcomp equipment lays the path for Canadian space sovereignty through Tundra and Titan launchers.
TPRC study considers hybrid epoxy-LMPAEK composite co-cured joints
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Research looks to co-curing approach as an alternative to directly connect thermoplastic and thermoset composite configurations without intermediates like rivets or adhesives.
Keep Your Strand Pelletizer Running Smoothly
| Plastics Technology
Keeping the right spare parts on hand and focusing on maintenance go a long way to keep your machine making pellets.