May 2022

Materialise’s Magics 26 licenses Siemens’ Parasolid software to simplify tasks for preparing design files to be 3D printed.

The industry association promotes two VPs: Matt Seaholm becomes CEO, Glenn Anderson is COO.

The updated BinCloud Version 1.4.5 enhances the user experience for monitoring solids, powders and liquids stored in bins, tanks and silos.

The Lisa X has a more powerful laser and a much larger build volume.

Doug Haberman was chosen as president of Netstal Inc., which is headquartered in Hebron, Ky.

The injection unit for hot-runner injection molding applications overcomes some of the limitations of prior technologies, such as resin leakage and thermal stresses.

New targets and fixtures boost the capabilities of Hamar Laser Instruments' L-702SP five-axis machine/spindle alignment system.

Robot package 2 fills a mid-size role; automates loading and unloading of CNC machining and turning centers.

Tecdos TMB combines the abilities of a turnover device and a workbench.

The Otto Lifter AMR can operate at a lower cost than a human-driven forklift.

The Tidland D6X uses varied internal air pressure to adjust as roll diameters increase.

It can print two polymers and a fiber simultaneously and is the biggest, fastest and most sophisticated printer the company has ever offered.

The compounds have recycled content and are designed to help manufacturers and brand owners meet their sustainability goals.

The in-mold-labeling and mold-making specialist is looking to expand its nascent robot business to suit bigger injection molding machines, as well.

The controller synchronizes the heating and cooling of the nozzles and manifold.

The IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 robot families have payload capacities ranging from 154 pounds to 397 pounds and reaches that range from 7.5 feet to 9.8 feet.

The new resin transfer molding method uses molds with multiple injection ports and slashes cycle times to 3 to 5 minutes.

The Plastron LFT PP grades are reinforced with specially formulated cellulose fibers and can replace short-fiber glass-reinforced PP resins or long-fiber glass-reinforced resins...

The dual-spindle units provide tensionless, high-speed winding of flexible tubing measuring from 1mm to 12.7mm in diameter.

John Burke was named VP of manufacturing; Tim Glover was named VP of machining; and Marvin Kuenzi became VP of engineering.

Angela Elsey was promoted from director of finance to succeed David Cataldi, the former president who will retire in July.

The T Series hoses can carry water, oil and chemical media and are designed for high temperatures.

The Society of Plastics Engineers said space is limited and prospective attendees should sign up soon.

Loc Check can be affixed to injection molds to monitor their location globally.

Evident Corp. will handle life science and industrial endeavors formerly led by Olympus.

The electromechanical ejector operates independently of the main drive of the press and enhances the machines' precision.

In 1942, founder O.F. Merwin installed a permanent magnet in a grain mill.

Robert Gray of Nextec Plastic Machinery joins the outside sales team.

He helped create the company in 1983, when plastics recycling was still a niche endeavor.

Jacob Brunsberg, who had been president and COO, took the new position effective April 1.