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.