In the News: Angstrom Group Acquires Mantle

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Mantle, developer of a hybrid metal additive technology for making injection mold tooling, has been acquired by automotive and industrial supplier Angstrom. Still unknown: Angstrom appears committed to advancing adoption through tooling services, but it’s not yet clear whether selling machines is part of the plan. 

Vertical Multi-Nozzle Features Active Mold Cooling

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Source: Witosa Witosa’s MonolithPlus multi-nozzle is an additively manufactured, vertical multi-nozzle that features active cooling of the mold insert.

Interpon Coatings Give Meshtec Security Screens Extended Seal of Approval

| Products Finishing

As an Interpon D Approved Applicator, the Thailand-based screen doors and windows manufacturer enjoys significant line efficiency and guaranteed performance of its products thanks to AkzoNobel support.

Production Machining's November 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s November 2025 news highlights include strategic partnerships, an educational tooling program, new company leadership and more.

From AI Software to Incorporating Automation into EDM: The Best of November

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

Our most-viewed November articles included key topics such as AI to enhance efficiency, insights into automating processes, and much more. 

Formación de talento: alinear oferta educativa con necesidades del mercado laboral

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un análisis del IMCO detalla que México podría perder 300,000 técnicos hacia 2050 y señala que es clave cerrar la brecha de egresados en carreras STEM y de ciencias sociales.

Kuka AMR Streamlines Transport of Heavy Loads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The KMP 3000P features an omnidirectional drive that provides maximum flexibility in tight spaces, with the capacity to transport loads up to three tons in any direction.

Verretex, Fiberloop partnership achieves closed-loop composites recycling ecosystem

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pairing Fiberloop’s recycling systems with Verretex’s specialization in regenerating textiles from 100% rGF ensures customers have both the technology and the end market access to scale recycling operations.

Aether Launches RapidPrint 3D Printing Polymer

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

RapidPrint, with its first commercial fiber-reinforced filament formulation, enables up to 5X faster print speeds with no compromise on strength.

Guanajuato impulsa la formación de mujeres para la industria automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

A través del programa Bécat, el Gobierno de Guanajuato y la empresa Würth Elektronik están fortaleciendo las habilidades en ensamblaje y manufactura automotriz para ampliar las oportunidades laborales.

Globeius Offers Tecnocanto Vacuum Burnoff Ovens To Remove Plastics from Molds, Dies and Screws

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Globeius now carries Tecnocanto vacuum burnoff ovens, which remove plastic residue without open flames.

HMG Paints Achieves ISO 14001 Accreditation for Enhanced Sustainability

| Products Finishing

HMG Paints continues to demonstrate environmental commitment, focusing on efficient resource use and waste reduction at its Manchester facility.

Primer cinturón de seguridad automotriz en el Hall of Fame 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reconocimiento de la SPE al primer cinturón de seguridad automotriz retoma un hito técnico de 1949, cuando Nash Motors integró un diseño de dos puntos con metales y polímeros.

Giving Thanks for the Moldmaking Community

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Grateful for the passionate, resilient moldmaking community whose craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration continue to inspire and shape MoldMaking Technology’s mission.

The AIM Institute Creates Plastics Technology Certificate Program

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The AIM Institute has created a new plastics technology certificate program targeting industry interest in tested credentials.
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Rectificadoras Supertec mejoran la eficiencia en el rectificado de precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los modelos Mini Genie CNC y EGM-80CNC, de Supertec Machinery, ofrecen soluciones compactas, flexibles y listas para automatización en aplicaciones de rectificado de precisión.

Europa lidera el reciclaje avanzado del plástico según informe

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Europa concentra el 20 % de la capacidad mundial de reciclaje avanzado del plástico, según un informe del nova-Institute que detalla 390 plantas, tecnologías químicas y térmicas, y proyecciones de expansión hasta 2031. El análisis explica su relevancia para procesar residuos complejos y aporta datos regionales, flujos de materiales y normas de la UE.

PPG, Fire-Off Launch Packaging Recycling Program in Netherlands

| Products Finishing

Sigma EcoCollect initiative supports PPG’s sustainability, circular economy goals, in which painters can return used, scraped-empty packaging to be repurposed.

Composite helicopter "monolage" modernizes private rotorcraft production

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

The Hill Helicopters’ fully composite structure HX50 rotorcraft uses oven consolidation and splice joining for a cost-effective, lightweight fuselage.

Smart Tech, Smarter Investments, Skilled Workforce

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Gabe English and president of Western Carolina Tool & Mold shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.
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Keeping Track: PFAS Bans in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve

| Valve Magazine

With the new administration still finding its footing with bans, VMA continues to work as part of a coalition to influence policy decisions.

Nissei and Toyo Plan Merger

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Japanese-based makers of injection molding machines will combine under a new Tokyo-headquartered holding company — GMS Group Co. Ltd. — as independent subsidiaries.