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Crecen indicadores clave en el sector metalmecánico al inicio del año
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En enero, el valor de producción de la Fabricación de maquinaria y equipo para el sector metalmecánico aumentó 7.1% en su comparación mensual.
UBE y BARplast sellan alianza en poliimidas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Las dos compañías firmaron un acuerdo para distribuir poliimidas de alto desempeño en Norteamérica.
Eve advances eVTOL flight testing with prototype demo
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Focused on low-speed operations so far, the test program is expanding its envelope with propulsion, efficiency and noise performance with promising early results.
Lack Enterprises acquires equity stake in IGCS International
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lack’s polymer chemistry, plating, injection molding and advanced composites expertise will benefit IGCS’ work in U.S. aerospace and defense.
Composite resins price change report
| CompositesWorld
CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.
#regulations
BMW’s patented flat storage system uses CFRP tanks for iX5 hydrogen
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Seven 700-bar Type 4 tanks connected in parallel store 7 kilograms of H2 extend range up to 750 kilometers and fit into same space as battery-electric option for multi-powertrain vehicle architecture.
Caracol partners with CNC Robotics to support U.K. customers
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The partnership aims to enable local assembly and integration of Caracol’s large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) systems.
10 Minutes to Influence U.S. Manufacturing Policy
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. Your voice can help shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey today to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. All respondents receive final results for benchmarking purposes.
#economics #workforcedevelopment #regulations
AGY, Saertex collaborate on high-performance glass fiber noncrimp fabrics
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
AGY high-strength S-2 Glass fiber will be integrated into a Saertex NCF to provide lightweight, high-strength glass fiber composites to meet aerospace, defense and industrial needs.
Gregg Virnig Joins Tolerance Tool as General Manager, Strengthening Beanstalk’s Family of Mold Builders and Operators
| MoldMaking Technology
Tolerance Tool today announced that Gregg Virnig has joined the company as General Manager and former GM Greg Kolbeck assumes the role of President.
Tecnocanto presenta soluciones para reciclaje de película
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La propuesta de la compañía en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 combina reciclaje, mantenimiento y control de procesos para reciclaje de películas plásticas.
Alcamare presenta en PRL sus resinas recicladas grado alimenticio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los materiales que Alcamare destaca durante Plastics Recycling LATAM incluyen rPP, rHDPE y rPET con aprobación FDA para contacto directo con alimentos.
Understanding Postmold Shrinkage — Why Part Dimensions Change Over Time — Part 2
| Plastics Technology
Molded-in stresses are often not visible during inspection but can reveal themselves in the field. What role does glass transition play?
Fluido de mecanizado biosintético para materiales de alta exigencia
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Renewable Lubricants presenta Bio-SynXtra, un aceite biodegradable formulado para operaciones en acero inoxidable y superaleaciones.
The Workforce Challenge and Why Traditional Hiring Isn’t Enough, Part 2: Grow Your Own
Emily Riley | Production Machining
How precision machining shops can build talent pipelines that work.
#workforcedevelopment
Braided CF/LMPAEK tube system reduces liquid hydrogen fuel line weight by 50-60%
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Herone GmbH’s automated technology, combining tape braiding and press molding, produces lightweight, unitized TPC cryogenic fuel lines for applications like liquid hydrogen aircraft propulsion systems and space launchers.
Keynotes analizan mercado del reciclaje en Plastcs Recycling LATAM 2026
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El evento abordará regulación, reciclabilidad y tendencias de mercado en la economía circular regional.
Starlinger destaca en PRL 2026 soluciones para reciclaje grado alimenticio
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La propuesta de Starlinger combina sus tecnologías recoSTAR dynamic art, viscoZERO y PCUplus para lograr reciclaje grado alimenticio en múltiples polímeros.
Horn Slot Broaching System Expands Capabilities for Small Diameters
| Modern Machine Shop
Horn introduces Type 117 inserts for internal diameters starting at 9 mm, providing sustainability with reduced carbide content and lower cost per cutting edge.
Dow nombra a Karen Carter como nueva directora ejecutiva
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Karen Carter, con más de 30 años en Dow, asumirá el liderazgo a partir de julio de 2026.
Industry Report: Resilient Mold Trade with Winners and Losers
| MoldMaking Technology
One year after tariffs, the U.S. moldmaking industry gains revenue and reshoring, but global supply chains and contracts limit import reduction.
#economics #regulations
Elmet Technologies Granted U.S. Patent for Refractory Metal Additive Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
The patent covers the production of highly floable, densified composite particles through advanced spray drying and optional plasma densification. The impact: This solution addresses challenges in producing uniform refractory metal powders, enabling complex components for aerospace, defense and industrial uses.