Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GTF-powered A321XLR to introduces capacity and new route flexibility, clearing the way for its entry into commercial service.

Airbus full year 2024 financial results highlight strong business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Despite the challenge year, Airbus attained its 2024 outlook, with solid order intake across all businesses and €69.2 billion in revenue.

LIT Rapid Solar system enhances composite photovoltaic panel assembly potential

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Induction-heated thermocompression press developed collaboratively by Roctool and CEA-Liten has verified improvement in temperature and pressure conditions, opening up new opportunities.

PTXPO Preview: Sodick – Plustech Molds Precision Gears from Acetal

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The hybrid press will run an 8-cavity tool built by customer Midwest Precision Molding, a molder/moldmaker based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Innovation and Growth at AMBA Conference 2025

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Registration and award nominations are now open for the AMBA Conference 2025, which is set for May 7-9, 2025, at the Amway Grand Plaza, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Kyocera SGS Web Tool Provides Instant, Detailed Application Data

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

APEX is a web tool designed to optimize machining performance by enabling manufacturers to compare tools and generate professional reports.

Grob Universal Machining Center Provides Highly Flexible Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The G550T five-axis mill-turn universal machining center includes a large swivel range in the axes and the horizontal spindle position.

CNC Milling Tips & Tricks: 7 Articles For You to Mill Through

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

Dive into popular milling articles from Modern Machine Shop, Moldmaking Technology, and Production Machining to discover tips, tricks, and innovations that will make your chips fly—and your competition sweat.  

Investment Group Assumes Majority Ownership of Milacron Injection Molding, Extrusion Business

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The investment is designed to accelerate Milacron’s growth and strengthen its position as a global provider of highly engineered plastic processing solutions.

Houston Plating & Coatings Promotes Plant Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Alberto Landois Jr. will oversee operations at HP&C’s South Houston facility, which provides a broad range of finishing processes.

Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Bridge the Generation Skills Gap: Smooth Shift from Cam to CNC

David Wynn | Production Machining

Tajmac-USA’s Mori-Say 620TM CNC helps bridge the gap between the old and new worlds of machining, enabling performers who grew up with a smart device in their hand to interface with cam technology in a new way.

March 2025 Resin Pricing: Commodity Resin Prices Firm Up

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Unplanned and planned production disruptions, rising feedstock costs and variables such as the potential impact of pending tariffs all factor in.

The L.S. Starrett Co. Announces Key Management Appointments

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed four new executives with a wealth of manufacturing industry experience to drive the company’s focus on continuous improvement, growth and innovation.

Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Guanajuato logra récord en producción automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024, se ensamblaron más de 896,000 vehículos en Guanajuato, la cifra más alta de su historia.

MMT Chats: Best Practices to Improve Efficiencies

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This special MMT Chat Series delivers five best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies. My guest today is Richard Evans, owner of Reaction Plastics Solutions in Statesville, North Carolina.

Make PET Containers From 20 ml to 5 L on One Machine

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Cypet’s new PRO Series of one-stage injection stretch-blow molding (ISBM) machines boasts high flexibility, high output, fast payback.

GZero Additive Is Accelerating into Motorsports and Beyond

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Ohio-based company builds industrial-grade FFF 3D printers and serves as a service bureau using this equipment as well. Its technology’s utility for motorsports (as well as other applications demanding large, durable parts) was on display at a recent open house. 

EcoPower B8X: inyección eléctrica con energía solar

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Wittmann exhibe en Plastimagen 2025 la EcoPower B8X, una máquina de inyección totalmente eléctrica operada con energía solar y almacenamiento en baterías.

Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Enhances Small-Diameter Bar Stock Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The FMB Turbo RS 2-20 fully supports the bar pusher and stock from within the bar feeder to the lathe spindle.

SEDEMA invita a Reciclatrón y Mercado de Trueque

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

SEDEMA organiza jornada de Reciclatrón y Mercado de Trueque en la Ciudad de México, fomentando el reciclaje y el consumo responsable.