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West Ohio Tool Named One of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Midwest
The custom tool manufacturer was recognized by Inc. magazine in the publication’s 2025 rankings. RUSSELLS POINT, Ohio—Custom tool manufacturer West Ohio Tool Co. was named one of the Midwest’s fastest growing companies in 2025 by Inc. magazine, the company said in a...
Extrusion Tooling Manufacturer Introduces New Crosshead for Precise Concentricity Adjustment
The crosshead includes a patented deflector that is said to offer significant time, labor, and cost savings. WEST WARWICK, R.I.—Guill Tool & Engineering, a designer and manufacturer of plastic extrusion tooling, recently introduced an extrusion crosshead that...
Dallas Industries Delivers Cradle Feed Line To ODM Tool & Manufacturing
ODM Tool provides metal stamped parts to the automotive, agriculture, and appliance industries. TROY, Mich.—ODM Tool & Manufacturing, an IATF 16949:2016 certified custom metal stamping manufacturer in McCook, Illinois, recently took delivery of a new cradle feed...
Large Format 3D Printers Designed to Handle Difficult Materials, Reduce Prototyping Time
MAKEiT’s large format 3D printers specialize in printing glass fiber nylon (PA6GF) and carbon fiber nylon (PA6CF) filaments for a range of applications, including automotive. By Mark Shortt ALHAMBRA, Calif.—MAKEiT Inc. is a manufacturer of large format 3D printers...
Elkhart Plastics Rolls Out New Intermediate Bulk Containers
The company added the E-Series to its TUFF product line, expanding its offerings for secure handling of liquids. AKRON, Ohio—Rotational molder Elkhart Plastics recently introduced a new intermediate bulk container (IBC) series engineered specifically to protect...
Manufacturer of Deep Drawn Metal Stampings Wins $200,000 Grant to Expand Production Capacity, Upskill Workforce
The funding will support Echo Industries’ investments in new equipment, job training, and advanced military manufacturing capabilities. ORANGE, Mass.—Echo Industries, a precision manufacturing company that specializes in deep draw metal stamping and machining, was...
Peak Technology Acquires Jinxbot, Completing Key Phase in Growth Strategy
The acquisition expands Peak’s additive manufacturing capabilities for deep tech OEMs SAN JOSE, Calif.—Peak Technology, a provider of advanced prototyping and manufacturing services for the semiconductor, bio-medical, aerospace, and deep tech industries, recently ...
General Motors Planning to Invest $888 Million in Tonawanda Propulsion Plant
The investment, reported to be the largest GM has ever made in an engine plant, will support production of the automaker’s sixth generation of V-8 engines. BUFFALO, N.Y.—In May, General Motors announced plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to...
Neighborhood 91 To Install X5R Directed Energy Deposition System
HAMR Industries will manage and operate the additive manufacturing system in support of defense applications. PITTSBURGH—The advanced manufacturing hub Neighborhood 91 will be adding to its capacity with the addition of a FormAlloy X5R Directed Energy Deposition (DED)...
Strategic Partnership Aims to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Space Propulsion
Vaya Space will leverage Velo3D’s Rapid Production Solution (RPS) to accelerate production of critical propulsion system components. FREMONT, Calif.—Additive manufacturing technology provider Velo3D, Inc., recently announced a strategic partnership with Vaya Space, a...
Mayville Engineering Company Completes Acquisition of Accu‑Fab, LLC
MILWAUKEE—Mayville Engineering Company, Inc., a provider of design, prototyping, and manufacturing services for diverse end-markets, completed its previously announced acquisition of Accu-Fab, LLC from strategic holding company Tide Rock, effective July 1, 2025, the...
Signicast Acquires FS Precision
The acquisition adds titanium casting to Signicast’s capabilities, further strengthening its position in the aerospace and defense industries. HUTCHINS, Texas—Signicast, a Form Technologies company and a provider of precision investment casting services, recently...
Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco
The acquisition of the specialty fastening parts manufacturer is expected to broaden Spartan’s offerings and enhance its supply chain efficiency. TREVOR, Wis.—Spartan Fastener, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance fastening products, recently acquired...
Whitebridge Capital Partners Acquires R&B Grinding
The manufacturer of machined components will be renamed RB Industrial Manufacturing, LLC. CHICAGO—Whitebridge Capital Partners, LLC is acquiring certain assets of R&B Grinding, a Racine, Wisconsin-based, 67-year-old manufacturer of machined components, according...
Hand-Wound Frameless Servo Motors Play Key Role on IDEFIX Rover
TQ-Systems USA’s compact frameless motors provide precision and reliability in extreme environments. CHESAPEAKE, Va.—TQ-Systems USA, Inc., an electronics engineering and manufacturing services (E2MS) provider with manufacturing operations in Chesapeake, continues to...