Tailor-Made Solution for Combining Continuous Production Lines With Injection Molding

Grace Stubbins | MoldMaking Technology

Rav·In has been developed specifically for functionalization in linear processes such as extrusion, pultrusion or roll-to-roll applications.

Everrati, Aria Group design bespoke EV platform scaling low-volume OEMs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Complementary modular electric powertrain and composite chassis technologies offer de-risked EV alternative with faster time to market.

Spintech Holdings rebrands to Hawthorn Aero, expands suite of composites services

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Legacy brands Spintech Holdings, Smart Tooling and Hawthorn Composites have been consolidated to broaden solutions and eliminate confusion.

Tawazun, Pilatus expand cooperation on PC-12 Pro composite parts production with Strata

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Launch of the Tawazun-enabled offset project extends UAE composites manufacturing to the PC-12 platform, reaffirming its importance as an operator and key industrial partner.

Mercado de plásticos termoformados alcanzaría USD 28.860 millones

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El mercado de plásticos termoformados mantiene un crecimiento sostenido, impulsado por la demanda de envases, automoción, salud y electrónica, así como por avances en automatización y materiales sostenibles. Las previsiones sitúan el valor del mercado en torno a los 28.860 millones de dólares en 2032, con una expansión apoyada en PET, PP y procesos de vacío y presión.

Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.

ST Engineering MRAS pursues nacelle innovation via automation, integration and digitalization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company’s engineering heritage in metal and composite nacelle and complex structures, combined with continuous investment in process automation and digital manufacturing, provides a foundation for future collaboration.

Open Automation Can Free Manufacturing Operations to Adapt and Grow

Matt Stonecash | Manufacturing Connected

The path to software-defined, flexible and scalable control systems.

Loudspeaker Enabled by Polymer 3D Printing: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Node Audio’s Atom loudspeakers incorporate multiple 3D printed components to deliver mechanical and acoustic performance. 

Mokon Applies New, Low-GWP Refrigerant to Portable Chiller Lines

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

New line of portable chillers and full systems reduce the amount of heat trapped by greenhouse gases by applying low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.

Gardco Evolves Fineness of Grind Gages Product Line for Dispersion Control

| Products Finishing

A snapshot of dispersion health thanks to fast, consistent and reliable measurements will help manufacturers maintain standards, optimize production and ensure confidence.

Quickparts Invests in HQ, Adds Rapid Production Tooling

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

On-demand manufacturing services provider expands Seattle headquarters while introducing its rapid tooling offering in North America for the first time.

PM Turns 25!

Derek Korn | Production Machining

For a quarter of a century, Production Machining has presented practical process and technological information that’s of use to precision machine shops today and in the future. That won’t change.

VCI Global adquiere 51% de ensambladora de autos en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

VCI Global firmó un acuerdo vinculante para adquirir una participación del 51% de RTCAR México, una plataforma de montaje y fabricación de automóviles.

LMT Onsrud is now doing business as LMT Tools USA

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Beginning 2026, separate entities LMT Tools USA and LMT Onsrud will be integrated into a single operation, which will simplify orders, purchasing and invoicing.

Jabil Acquires Hanley Energy Group to Support Data Center Power Management

| Valve Magazine

Hanley Energy Group’s system and energy optimization expertise will help expand Jabil’s rack-level data center infrastructure capabilities.  

Moldmaking Index Regains Lost Ground in December

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

After a significant loss in November, the index picked up 1.7 points to close 2025.

Scaling Under Constraint: Machining Technology Investment Strategies for 2026

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Many machine shops are entering 2026 with a mix of opportunity and pressure — volatile costs, lingering tariff impacts and tight labor. But there is a way to scale under constraint by connecting operations and finance and getting more from the technology you already own.

Salzgitter AG, Umicore Collaborate on Iridium Recycling Technique

| Products Finishing

Together the German companies are rethinking the materials cycle, successfully achieving precious metal recycling from anodes used in the continuous electro-galvanizing process.

Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.

Sistema ATP de Walter para producción automatizada de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

United Grinding incorpora el sistema Automated Tool Production (ATP) en las máquinas Walter, que ofrece una solución de automatización para herramientas cilíndricas de precisión

Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Compound Dynamics’ RM40 large-format enclosed 3D printer delivers the ability to print parts as single pieces, eliminating the need for assembly of multiple smaller components.