Modernización y adaptación: claves del sector plástico en 2026

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Durante el foro de ANIPAC, expertos evalúan la sobrecapacidad de resinas y la importancia de las reglas de origen en el T-MEC para blindar al sector mexicano en 2026.

ISTMA amplía alianzas y lanza iniciativas estratégicas para impulsar a la industria de herramentales

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

ISTMA llevó a cabo su Asamblea General Mundial, donde se aprobaron los informes de gestión y el plan de actividades 2026.

Tooling Excellence Drives Sustainability and Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Proactive in-house mold maintenance extends tool life beyond industry standards, reducing waste while delivering exceptional precision, efficiency and long-term value for customers.

FibreCoat unveils EV battery case featuring AluCoat aluminum-coated fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: FibreCoat and partners Coleitec and Forward Engineering display an HP-RTM-processed prototype that successfully validates industrial readiness.

Specialty Chemical Supplier Prioritizes Collaborative Development in North American Facility

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

Clariant’s Industrial Applications Innovation Center in North America offers PFAS-free powder coatings, bio-based waxes and collaborative development to enhance durability and recyclability in adhesives and coatings.

How Small and Midsized Injection Molders Can Increase Efficiency and Protect Margins

| Plastics Technology

Injection molding profitability won’t be determined by who owns the newest equipment, but by who executes fundamentals with discipline — standardized startups, visible downtime and root‑cause process control.

Studer Motion Meeting 2026 Emphasizes Strong Foundations

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

At its 2026 Motion Meeting, Studer celebrated 50 years of its machine foundations, plus a new inexpensive machine and a thriving apprenticeship program. Read on to learn what machine shops can take away from the event.

Emuge-Franken Tools Produce Self-Locking Threads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Emuge-Franken’s Threads-All / Aero Self-Lock Thread Mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth and a TiAlN-T46 coating, making them well suited for demanding industry applications such as aerospace.

Slack & Parr high-precision metering pumps target CMC, low-viscosity resins

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Slack & Parr demonstrates how its metering technologies are responding to composites manufacturing challenges, from very low-viscosity resins and polymers to high-temp special materials like CMC.

Caracol demonstrates how robotic LFAM is shaping global mobility applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Caracol is hosting a panel discussion on composites manufacturing for the mobility industry and displaying projects designed for trains, racing cars and yachts.

ChemQuest Celebrates 50 Years, Unites Lab Capabilities for Next-Level Client Support

| Products Finishing

Over the years, the consulting firm has become a trusted provider for clients spanning the specialty chemicals and formulated products value chain, with plans to continue enhancing its R&D resources.  

Cygnet Texkimp spotlights fiber processing solutions for high-performance composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: ART high-rate fiber deposition, 3D weaving creel technologies and a Factory of the Future-focused AGV system support fiber handling, processing capabilities.

Plant tour: Haddy, St. Petersburg, Fla., U.S.

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The first LFAM microfactory using composites transforms supply chains, enables local manufacturing and circularity across industries.  

Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2026

| Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Seco Tools, Rego-Fix USA, Siemens, MachineMetrics, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., NTK Cutting Tools and Kennametal Inc.

Johns Manville Engineered Products spotlights fiberglass, nonwoven solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Visitors are invited to stop by the booth, connect with the JM team and participate in technical discussions in the familiar setting of the JM Sports Bar in Paris.

ZAG UBAC 95 touring ski goes bio-based with Sicomin SR GreenPoxy80

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborating with Sicomin since 2015, ZAG Ski’s progressive redesigns have resulted in a prototype product that features 80% bio-based content and is compatible with industrial production.

3D Printed PVC Saves OEM Days of Assembly for Wastewater Product: The Cool Parts Show #86

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Large-format fused granulate fabrication (FGF) is enabling Ipex to manufacture its Vortex Flow insert in a quarter of the time, with less manual labor and better opportunity to customize. 

Soldadora MoldMender de Rocklin permite reparación de moldes sin calor excesivo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La soldadora portátil MoldMender Micro Welder repara líneas de cierre y bordes dañados en moldes de acero mediante un proceso de baja energía que evita distorsiones y reduce tiempos de paro.

Polyshot Announces Strategic Partnership with Witosa GmbH to Bring Advanced Hot Runner Systems to North America

| MoldMaking Technology

Polyshot, a provider of hot runner systems and injection molding solutions in the United States, is proud to announce a new partnership with Witosa GmbH.

DuPont presents Kevlar EXO for high-performance composite applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Source | DuPont DuPont Specialty Products Operations (Genève, Switzerland) is highlighting its aramid innovation Kevlar EXO, “a completely reimagined fiber” delivering high strength, flexibility, durability and flame resistance.

EuCIA promotes the European Circular Composites Alliance, highlights sustainability projects and initiatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Comprising European national composites associations and industry-specific sector groups, the EuCIA is presenting ECCA alliance objectives, participating in various events and is touching on various R&I projects.

Nuevo Punto Limpio impulsa reciclaje en la Ciudad de México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Vida Circular y la Alcaldía Iztapalapa inauguraron un Punto Limpio para recolectar PET, HDPE y PP bajo un modelo de economía circular.