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Circularity and biomaterials trends at JEC World 2026
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Recycling technologies of all types continue to show momentum with new partnerships, startups and scale-up plans to meet demand, while bio-materials see adoption in increasingly high-volume applications and higher bio-content amounts.
Molded Precision Components Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence
| MoldMaking Technology
Canadian injection molder marks two decades of growth, innovation and a people-first culture.
Extend Tool Life with Tooling, Toolpath and CAM Developments
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Advanced tooling and tool path strategies can do just as much as a new machine tool to cut cycle times and improve tool life. Learn from tooling specialists about recent optimizations, as well as the tool paths and advanced CAM features they see improving job shops’ productivity.
Hanwha Swiss-Type Features Y2-Axis Back-Tool Unit
| Production Machining
Hanwha Machinery America’s eight-axis XD20III and XD26III models feature an extended Z1-axis stroke of 240 mm with guide bushing and the flexibility to machine long workpieces with the guide bushing installed or shorter workpieces in “convertible” mode with the guide bushing removed.
Bioplásticos permiten sustituir PE y PVC en envases
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proyecto BioSupPack demuestra la viabilidad de convertir residuos cerveceros en bioplásticos de alto desempeño para envases.
Nuevo método ISBM reduce peso y mejora eficiencia en botellas de HDPE
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive y Plastic Technologies validan un proceso ISBM que reduce el consumo de material y los tiempos de producción de botellas de HDPE.
AMPP Awareness Campaign Promotes Corrosion Prevention to Boost Safety and Sustainability
| Products Finishing
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance collaborates with global partners to highlight corrosion risks and solutions on World Corrosion Awareness Day, April 24, 2026.
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Herramienta Vex de Heule para taladrado y chaflanado en una sola operación
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La herramienta Vex, que permite realizar taladrado y chaflanado en un solo paso, reduce cambios de herramienta y mejora la eficiencia del proceso.
Embracing the Suck: Do You and Your Team Have What it Takes to Suffer?
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
The difference between athletics and business may not be as vast as it seems — after all, both carry out lessons both important and necessary to building grit, enduring crises and, if you’re lucky, coming out on top.
A Mill-Turn’s Value for Machining Micro Gears
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This leading manufacturer of non-lubricated robotic gears uses a seven-axis turn-mill to machine components from “amorphous” metals such as bulk metallic glasses.
Platinum Tooling Speed Increasers Boost Turning Performance
| Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling imports a complete range of Heimatec speed increasers designed for live-tool lathes and Swiss-style machines.
Revisiting Orion: 3D Printed ESD Components
| Additive Manufacturing
Building the Orion spacecraft, used in the Artemis missions, called for the development of a new material for many of its 3D printed parts. This week, we’re revisiting how that filament, Antero 800NA, came to be.
Nefab expande sus capacidades en embalaje industrial
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva instalación de Nefab permitirá optimizar el desarrollo y la validación de embalajes para equipos de alto valor.
New Mold Cylinder Product Line
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components introduces its Mold Cylinder product line, offering convenience for mold builders and performance advantages for molders.
Understanding Pump Ratio for Two-Stage, Vented Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
The pump ratio depends on the length of the second-stage metering section, lead length of the meters, resin viscosity and downstream pressure requirements.
Call for abstracts: CW Tech Days to explore thermoplastic composites in high-rate aerospace manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld announces that the next installment in its annual Tech Days online event series will be “Thermoplastic Composite Solutions for Aerospace Structures.” The event is scheduled to take place June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing
Jodee McElfresh | Products Finishing
Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here
Composites Innovation Event spotlights composites for challenging environments
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Composites United and CompositesNL event May 20-21, 2026, will provide a cross-sector look at emerging composite materials and manufacturing technologies through a series of presentations, programming and tours.
MMT Chats: A Standout Apprentice Toolmaker Shaping the Future of Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Sarah Morgan, a natural talent from a trades family, excels in her third-year apprenticeship at R&D Leverage, mastering machining, project management and inspiring the next generation.
3D Printed Aircraft Hinge from Recycled Titanium: Pic of the Week
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
The flight-tested, 3D printed hinge in this week’s Pic is made from recycled titanium, which was recovered from a decomissioned aircraft.
Importación de moldes en México crece en enero de 2026
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Según datos del Cubo de Información de Comercio Exterior el valor de importación de moldes para inyección de plásticos registró un avance mensual de 4.5 % en enero de este año.
Artificial Intelligence Approaches Expedite Engineering Workflows
Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected
Machine learning models narrow down solutions in synthesis, compounding, product design, and more.