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    Haas Automation Inc.
    The Haas UMC-350HD offers full five-axis machining in a very small footprint.
    The UMC-350HD combines the 40-taper performance of the DM-1 Drill/Mill Center with the versatility of the TRT210 dual-axis tilting rotary table.
    Feb. 13, 2023
    Kistler Instrument Corp.
    Kistler’s piezoresistive melt pressure 4004A sensor can measure both pressure and temperature in hot-runner systems and small extruders in 3D printers.
    Kistler's 4004A sensor can measure pressure and temperature in direct contact with the melt in injection nozzles in hot-runner systems and small extruders in 3D printers.
    Feb. 10, 2023
    Oerlikon HRSflow USA
    Vf Series Caps And Closures (1)
    They deliver efficient, stable, reliable manufacture of small parts in a variety of market segments.
    Feb. 9, 2023
    Exair Corp.
    Exair's TurboBlast is its most powerful air gun, bringing up to 23 pounds of force to part drying or cooling, blow-off and cleanup tasks.
    With up to 23 pounds of force, Exair's air gun can be used for blow-off tasks, longer-distance part drying or cooling, and clean-up tasks.
    Feb. 8, 2023
    Meltio
    Meltio's wire-laser 3D printer can produce molds, dies and tooling for both prototyping and full-scale production.
    The wire-laser 3D printer can produce molds, dies and tooling for both prototyping and full-scale production.
    Feb. 6, 2023
    Mold-Masters
    Mold-Masters has improved its PET-Series hot-runner system for preforms.
    The PET-Series nozzle boasts a better thermal profile and leakage protection.
    Feb. 3, 2023
    Micro-Epsilon
    Micro-Epsilon's blue-laser scanControl 30xx profile scanners are useful for inline measurement of gaps, profiles, steps and angles, as well as both reflective and matte surfaces on parts, and they can spot foreign bodies, and defects.
    With new firmware, the scanControl 30xx system offers five times better performance, and it can take faster measurements.
    Feb. 3, 2023
    Lindner Recyclingtech America LLC
    Lindner’s Series 3 Komet shredders convert non-recyclable materials into highly calorific alternative fuels worldwide. Its control panel has been given adjustments that support intuitive two-handed operation.
    The Series 3 from Lindner adds an automatic belt tensioning (ABT) system, dust-protected drive unit and new software.
    Feb. 2, 2023
    Denios
    Denios has added 5-gallon pail heaters to its range of products.
    Denios has added 5-gallon pail heaters to its range of products.
    Feb. 1, 2023
    Arburg
    Among the smart features Arburg spotlighted at the K Show were the aXw Control FillAssist and aXw Control RecyclatePilot.
    New features on IMMs from Haitian, Arburg, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Engel help users take control.
    Jan. 31, 2023
    Kebo
    The companies will collaborate to develop complete blood collection tube solutions for customers.
    Jan. 31, 2023
    Dexterity Logo
    Ana Pinczuk will lead the company's strategy, products, deployment and operations.
    Jan. 31, 2023
    OnRobot
    The D:Ploy programming platform from OnRobot is compatible with a wide variety of cobot arms.
    OnRobot’s automated platform allows users to build, run, monitor and re-deploy applications, and is compatible with a variety of collaborative robot arms.
    Jan. 30, 2023
    Saki America
    Craig Brown
    He has been named general manager of the Japan-based company’s U.S. subsidiary.
    Jan. 30, 2023
    Star Plastics Logo 300
    It introduces its newly named Orion Engineered Resins and reNova Recycled Resins.
    Jan. 30, 2023
    Epson Robotics Logo
    Birmingham, Ala.-based Motion Artificial Intelligence (Motion Ai) offers Epson's full line of automation products.
    Jan. 27, 2023
    Davis-Standard LLC
    EPIC IV is the latest version of Davis-Standard's line of supervisory control technology.
    EPIC IV employs a high-performance HMI, features improved graphics and symbols, and adds connectivity to the company's Activ-Check monitoring system.
    Jan. 26, 2023
    Bruin Manufacturing
    A new program at Bruin Manufacturing that allows employees to see what work is like in other departments, including the tool room, has proved popular.
    Bruin Manufacturing's program lets workers break down walls between departments.
    Jan. 26, 2023
    BinMaster
    BinMaster's SmartBob AO operates with a push button.
    BinMaster's SmartBob AO is operated with a push button, and can work in dusty environments without disrupting measurements.
    Jan. 26, 2023
    Machine Fest Banner
    Machine demonstrations, meetings with engineers and tooling experts planned for Machine Fest March 8-9.
    Jan. 26, 2023
    Alpla
    The custom packaging and recycling specialist attributed much of the increase to rising costs.
    Jan. 25, 2023
    Formlabs
    The Automation Ecosystem from Formlabs makes 24/7 printing achievable.
    The Automation Ecosystem makes 24/7 printing achievable, allowing users to produce end-use parts, prototypes and customizable products at lower costs.
    Jan. 25, 2023
    Piovan
    Piovan's Condenso removes VOCs from process air via an energy-efficient process.
    The Piovan technology is energy-efficient, using a specially designed heat exchanger.
    Jan. 25, 2023
    Frimo Group GmbH
    Siegfried Köhler, co-CEO sales & operations, left, and Paulo Cruz Pinto, co-CEO finance & administration, were named to their new roles effective Jan. 1.
    Paulo Cruz Pinto and Siegfried Köhler will serve as co-CEOs.
    Jan. 23, 2023
    Maguire
    The Maguire Ultra 2200 dryer has two chambers for increased throughput.
    The Ultra 2200 speeds throughput as the chambers alternate to keep up an uninterrupted flow of dry material.
    Jan. 23, 2023
    Resilinc
    Resilinc’s EventWatch AI monitoring database finds factory fires led among all causes behind the disruptions.
    Jan. 18, 2023
    Netstal Maschinen AG
    Remo Heusi
    Remo Heusi has been working with predecessor Frank Arnold to ensure a smooth handover.
    Jan. 18, 2023
    Meltio Logo
    The Spanish metal additive manufacturing firm has chosen Edina, Minn.-based 3D printer system provider EXBuild as an official sales partner.
    Jan. 13, 2023
    Siemens
    Siemens announced the opening of its Center for Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in Charlotte, N.C. In partnership with 3D printer makers Xerox, Roboze and ExOne, Siemens offers its CATCH as a site for collaboration to help promote the successful industrialization of additive manufacturing.
    Charlotte, N.C., location joins other Siemens centers to promote industrial adoption of additive manufacturing.
    Jan. 5, 2023
    LS IMM USA LLC
    Peter Gardner
    Peter Gardner will be president of the newly named LS IMM USA LLC.
    Jan. 4, 2023
    Trexel Inc.
    Levi Kishbaugh
    He succeeds interim CEO David Bernstein, who took over after CEO Brian Bechard died at age 48 in August.
    Jan. 3, 2023
    Comelt GmbH
    At the K Show, Comelt demonstrated its expertise in die-making with this customized 1,8500mm die for sheet.
    The new 1,850mm die is customizable and precise, providing high-quality single and multi-layer sheets.
    Dec. 1, 2022