PTXPO Preview: All-Electric KraussMaffei Loaded With Digital Assistants

| Plastics Technology

The all-electric KraussMaffei 80-180PX injection molding machine will be integrated with the company’s socialProduction, Remote Manager, APC Plus and smartOperation software.

SPC Innovations Milling Attachments Boost Productivity

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: SPC Innovations Inc. showcases multispindle attachments that can increase productivity, reduce secondary operations and enable for quick job changeovers.

ABB Robotics Software Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

AppStudio is designed to provide flexibility and ease of use for creating customized robotic user interfaces.

DISCOVER What You Can Learn at PTXPO

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

New to PTXPO 2025 are the DISCOVERY Workshops with topics that address today’s most pressing challenges and emerging trends in the molding industry.

PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 2 of 4: A Closer Look Into Exhibitor Solutions for Mold Builder Needs

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Dive into this sneak preview to get to know more about the exhibitors that will be showcasing a variety of products, technologies and services related to moldmaking at PTXPO 2025.     

En 2024, sector manufacturero recibió el 54 % de la inversión extranjera directa

| Modern Machine Shop México

México recibió 36,872 millones de dólares de Inversión Extranjera Directa en 2024.

Kyocera SGS Web Tool Provides Instant, Detailed Application Data

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves

| Products Finishing

Chrome carbide thermal spray coatings extend the service life of valves and other flow control components.

Ross Reducing Prices on Batch High-Shear Mixers

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Base prices of Series 100 and Series 500 Production Batch High Shear Mixers reduced by up to 40%.  

FIDAMC expands composites R&D into new markets and advanced manufacturing centers

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Pioneering technocenter advances RTM, thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, microwire, novel lighter weight LSP and more.

Marathon Precision’s Engineering Playground: One Shop’s Secret to Sustaining High Tech, Low-Volume and High Morale

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Half an airplane on the wall, a ten-foot metal dragon, and a full-blown recording studio might not scream “manufacturing efficiency,” yet Marathon Precision proves otherwise. Here’s how forging, complex CNC operations and staff-driven creative projects combine to fuel the shop’s productivity and profitability.

General Lattice Expands Library of Pre-Generated Lattice Materials: The Cool Parts Show Update

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed the increasing applications and material offerings for General Lattice’s 3D printed helmet padding. Here is that update or see the original episode:

EOS Achieves New Sustainability Standard

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Increasing the recycled content to 100% has resulted in a 77% CO2e reduction from the prior material.

Privarsa presenta soluciones de automatización y manufactura

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Privarsa presenta en Plastimagen 2025 sistemas de fijación magnética, manipulación de moldes y termorregulación para optimizar la producción de piezas plásticas.

Unilever México destaca en Merco Responsabilidad ESG 2025

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con estrategias de sustentabilidad y economía circular, Unilever México mantiene su liderazgo en responsabilidad ESG según Merco 2025.

MillQuadFeed de Tungaloy incorpora insertos flat-top para alta resistencia al astillado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los insertos flat-top, de Tungaloy, optimizan el mecanizado en condiciones exigentes.

VIDEO: Flexible molding and machining for composites

Jenn Cammel | CompositesWorld

Addcomp and bespline are sister companies that offer innovative solutions for composites. This video from CAMX 2024 offers an overview of Addcomp’s AFP solutions.

Creative Composites Group launches new website

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CCG consolidates website for a unified, seamless online presence housing more than 400 assets covering the company’s products.

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.