Turnkey stamping opportunity

A fully turnkey automotive manufacturing facility is now available through a private treaty sale, offering extensive metal stamping, welding, automation, and tooling capabilities. The former Dexter Stamping operation presents a rare acquisition opportunity for manufacturers seeking ready-to-run U.S. production capacity.

Reliable clamping technology is a must

Feintool Obertshausen relies on reliable ROEMHELD clamping technology to keep its fully automated press shop running efficiently, producing up to 60,000 automotive parts daily. Robust die clamping reduces downtime and supports high productivity across conventional and EV component manufacturing.

Flavor and texture preferences across Asia

Key voices from ingredient companies share the latest consumer insights

How 3D printing creates stronger vehicle parts by solving aluminum's high-temperature weakness

Aluminum is prized for being lightweight and strong, but at high temperatures it loses strength.

What intensifying EV competition means for metalworking

As the global electric cars market intensifies in 2025, competition is increasingly driven by manufacturing capability and production efficiency. From battery housings to e-motors and lightweight structures, rising EV demand is creating new opportunities for metalworking, machine tools, and automation suppliers supporting the next phase of automotive electrification.

Dr Volker Nilles is new CEO of Arburg

Dr Volker Nilles brings with him more than 30 years of leadership experience in mechanical and automotive engineering.

Efficient production of solar hydrogen without the scarce metal platinum

Using sunlight, water and tiny particles of electrically conductive plastic, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology show how the hydrogen can be produced efficiently, sustainably and at low cost.

ProPak Philippines underscores sustainability, consumer-centric packaging and processing

ProPak Philippines 2026 will highlight solutions that are not only efficient but also aligned with local consumer values and needs.

Outlook 2026: The China-Southeast Asia connection

China’s technological strength and production scale, complement Southeast Asia’s growing consumer base – creating a mutually reinforcing synergy in the food and beverage sector.

User-friendly and adaptable extrusion cross head

Guill introduces the Unicam™ Crosshead, which combines the benefits of tried and true technologies from the company.

Jarkko Tuominen takes role as CEO of Paptic

This change in leadership is designed to accelerate the company’s growth and position Paptic as a leader in fiber-based packaging materials.

Seven charts defining the U.S. plastics industry in 2025