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    Anchor Plastics Inc.
    Tooling manager, Adam Cychosz performs maintenance on a mold at Anchor Plastics.
    November saw fewest workers start new jobs since the pandemic began, but shortfall of around 550,000 workers remains within the manufacturing industry.
    Feb. 12, 2024
    Evertrak
    Evertrak Founder and CEO Tim Noonan stands in front of some of the molds that are used to form his company's Evertrak 7000 composite railroad ties.
    The company's ties, made with post-industrial PE and PP mixed with glass fiber, last much longer than traditional wooden ones.
    Feb. 9, 2024
    Progressive Components
    Progressive Components' CVe Monitor RT wirelessly routes data from the tool to the cloud.
    Progressive Components' newest mold monitor wirelessly routes data from the tool to the cloud.
    Feb. 7, 2024
    Kiefel
    The Kiefel KMD 78.2 Premium steel rule cutting machine has a range of improvements.
    The KMD 78.2 Premium steel rule cutting machine has a range of improvements.
    Feb. 7, 2024
    ABB Robotics
    ABB's Wizard Easy Programming software is now compatible with six-axis robots.
    Wizard Easy Programming lets even inexperienced users quickly set up movements and instructions.
    Feb. 6, 2024
    Feller Engineering
    The MCSservo hot-runner controller was developed by Feller Engineering and Servomold.
    The controller was developed by Feller Engineering with partner Servomold.
    Feb. 5, 2024
    Bay Plastics Machinery
    Bay Plastics Machinery's automated die wiping system for strand pelletizers makes cleaning fast and safe.
    The automated wiping system is fast and safe, and increases throughput.
    Feb. 2, 2024
    Formlabs
    The Formlabs Resin Pumping System reduces the frequency of refills by drawing resin from 5-liter containers.
    Printers can draw resin from 5-liter materials containers, reducing the need for refills.
    Feb. 1, 2024
    Fimic
    Fimic says its new SPA 190 screw pump is the largest on the market.
    The SPA 190, named for its designer, is easy to use and maintain.
    Jan. 31, 2024
    Yizumi-HPM
    The injection molding machines in Yizumi-HPM's D1 series are designed for very large parts.
    The company has built a custom model with 9,350 tons of clamping force.
    Jan. 30, 2024
    Munson
    Munson has introduced rotary batch mini mixers that can handle abrasive materials.
    They can blend aggregates, metal powders, pigments, reinforced thermoplastics and other abrasive materials.
    Jan. 29, 2024
    RoboDK
    The RoboDK TwinTrack probe allows for easy programming of the company's robots.
    The software allows users to move a probe by hand, and the robots will record and mimic the movements.
    Jan. 26, 2024
    Japan Steel Works America Inc.
    JSW says its new TEX-αR (TEX- Alpha R) series of twin-screw extruders, available with fast delivery, is versatile and capable of meeting high-performance standards.
    Available for fast delivery, the TEX-αR (TEX- Alpha R) series of twin-screw extruders can handle a variety of applications.
    Jan. 24, 2024
    Ampacet Corp.
    Ampacet's partnership with Eigen Innovations opens further Industry 4.0 capabilities for users of Ampacet's color-testing technologies.
    Ampacet's color measurement technologies can now be paired with solutions from Eigen Innovations.
    Jan. 24, 2024
    remade_institute
    The 2024 Remade Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference will be held in Washington, D.C.
    Jan. 24, 2024
    BinMaster
    BinMaster's NCR-86 non-contact radar level sensor provides accuracy to within 1mm.
    The NCR-86 non-contact sensor provides accurate measurements to within 1mm for materials of any bulk density or specific gravity.
    Jan. 23, 2024
    Emergent Vision Technologies
    Updates to eCapture Pro software from Emergent Vision Technologies ensure data performance and higher-quality images from vision systems used to inspect manufactured parts.
    Updates for cameras used in inspections improve data performance and video compression.
    Jan. 18, 2024
    Mitutoyo America Corp.
    Mitutoyo's new QV Vision Pro series, including the QV and QV-Apex, offering a number of new features, including the StrobeSnap vision measuring function and improved autofocus, making them faster than comparable equipment.
    The QV Vision Pro series, including the QV and QV-Apex, boast a number of new features, including the StrobeSnap vision measuring function and improved autofocus.
    Jan. 17, 2024
    1000 Kelvin
    Screenshots from 1000 Kelvin’s Amaize illustrate the workflow for the software, designed for 3D printing. Users upload a print file to the Amaize cloud, which analyzes the part and automatically corrects issues by modifying the 3D printer's instructions and recipe.
    Amaize software ensures perfect parts from first print.
    Jan. 16, 2024
    Slide Products Inc.
    Betsi Burns
    Betsi Burns' promotion allows Michael Muth to focus on his position as president.
    Jan. 11, 2024
    Tomra Recycling Sorting
    Landon
    Michelle Landon will lead teams responsible for the initial installation, optimization and commissioning of sorting technologies.
    Jan. 5, 2024
    Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG
    Moulding Assist software provides users with constructive, step-by-step solutions directly at the injection molding machine.
    Moulding Assist software identifies defects, such as streaks, dimensional deviations, inclusions and damage to the part, and provides users with step-by-step solutions.
    March 10, 2022
    The HTF 400 Series circulating-oil temperature-control systems meet process heating requirements ranging from 125 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    March 10, 2022
    Robert Little
    Robert Little has worked with robots and automation for about 40 years.
    With advances in ease-of-use, versatility and AI, automation is more accessible than ever, says Robert Little, the founder, president and GM of ATI Industrial Automation, making...
    March 9, 2022
    Carlo Gavazzi
    The EM530 and EM540 are the latest in the company’s line of energy meters and power analyzers.
    The EM530 and EM540 three-phase energy analyzers can measure energy consumption, harmonic distortion and electrical variables.
    March 9, 2022
    MoistTech Corp.
    Three sensors on a linear belt slide system read the moisture levels and coating thickness of corrugated sheets. MoistTech is introducing the system to the plastics and converting industries this summer.
    Up to three sensors can be mounted on the linear belt slide system to provide readings of moisture, thickness or temperature, or all three at once.
    March 7, 2022
    Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
    Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG received a patent for a stretch-blown container with a hollow integral handle, and the method for producing it.
    Integral handle. Hard, Austria-based Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG scored a patent for a stretch-blown container with a hollow integral handle, and the method for producing...
    March 3, 2022
    Cortec Corp.
    EcoClean Scale and Rust Remover HP can be used to treat cooling towers, heat exchangers and other industrial water-handling equipment.
    EcoClean Scale and Rust Remover HP can treat heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, cooling towers and pipes.
    Feb. 28, 2022
    Okuma America Corp.
    Okuma's MA-600HIII has a larger work envelope than its predecessor.
    The MA-600HIII has features that maximize its uptime, such as improved chip evacuation.
    Feb. 25, 2022
    Cognex Corp.
    The DataMan 280 is available in straight and right-angle configurations.
    The DataMan 280 fixed-mount bar-code reader can perform a broad range of identification tasks in manufacturing and logistics operations.
    Feb. 24, 2022