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    Chris Rauwendaal
    As president of REE Inc., Auburn, Calif.,, Chris Rauwendaal develops screws and mixers for specialized applications and offers education services for processors.
    His Auburn, Calif., company, REE Inc., develops screws and mixers for specialized applications and offers education services for processors.
    Nov. 27, 2024
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    Using the technology, which can analyze data and patterns in real time, equipment can self-optimize.
    Nov. 26, 2024
    US Extruders
    With 50-plus years in the plastic and rubber industry, Bill Kramer has had a lot of influence on extrusion, having co-founded American Kuhne and US Extruders.
    Co-founder of American Kuhne and US Extruders Bill Kramer has been in the plastics and rubber industry more than 50 years.
    Nov. 25, 2024
    Universal Robots
    The new-generation, high-payload cobots UR20 and UR30 now have increased payload capacity when utilized in their top lift position. Universal Robots demonstrated the UR20 with increased payload at China International Industry Fair.
    A change in control software allows UR20 and UR30 models to handle heavier items for top-lift applications, such as palletizing.
    Nov. 25, 2024
    Haas
    The Haas SR-3015 can be used to cut materials such as plastic, high-density foam and composites.
    The SR-3015 can be used to cut materials such as plastic, high-density foam and composites.
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Engel North America
    Vanessa Malena, president of Engel North America, watches a technician make adjustments to the end-of-arm-tool on an Engel robot arm.
    Engel North America president credits her father, company leaders for supporting her career as she thrived in male-dominated field.
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Progressive Components
    Progressive Components' SRT Slide Lock Style retainers are available in three force ratings.
    Progressive Components' SRT Slide Lock Style retainers are available in three force ratings.
    Nov. 21, 2024
    Jabil inc.
    The services offered by printing farms and service providers such as Jabil illustrate the growing array of applications possible from 3D printers, including R&D; prototyping; production of jigs, fixtures and tooling; bridge production; serial production; and parts repair.
    3D printing has moved beyond prototyping, as companies explore ways to produce larger parts as well as molds and tooling.
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Maguire
    Steve Maguire, founder of auxiliary equipment maker Maguire Products Inc., Aston, Pa., poses with one of his many products.
    Founder of auxiliary equipment company enjoys solving industry problems.
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Coperion
    Coperion's new slide gate valve has multiple applications.
    The FFU valve has a unique geometry and can be installed in new or existing equipment.
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Boy Machines Inc.
    Introduced in October at Fakuma, Boy's latest injection molding machines (IMMs), the Electric series, join other hybids already in the market. The compact, two-platen servo-hydraulic machines are available with clamping forces from 35 tons to 800 tons.
    All-electrics have their supporters, but hybrids bank on best-of-all-worlds approach.
    Nov. 18, 2024
    Steinwall Inc.
    Maureen Steinwall poses with her son, Tom Smolenski, who has taken over day-to-day control of Steinwall Inc., an injection molding shop her father started.
    Injection molding processing plant leader espouses caring approach.
    Nov. 15, 2024
    Pyramid Molding Group
    Amid hiring challenges, molders have invested in automation. Among them is Rockford, Ill., Pyramid Plastics, where a Yushin robot is shown stationed above a press.
    Automation spares humans fom dull, dangerous work in applications as varied as welding, assembly, palletizing and takeout.
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    Matt Seaholm, left, appears on stage with Bill Carteaux in 2018 at the Global Plastics Summit. Carteaux, who had served the Plastics Industry Association as its president and CEO since 2005, when it was known as the Society of the Plastics Industry, died a few weeks later. In 2022, Seaholm was promoted to helm the organization.
    CEO's appointment in 2022 came amid turmoil, but he's worked to build staff, secure financial footing.
    Nov. 13, 2024
    Roboze
    The Argo 1000 Hypermelt can process standard resin pellets to make large parts.
    The Argo 1000 Hypermelt can process standard pellets and has independent dual extruders.
    Nov. 13, 2024
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    Wave of retirements will force companies to turn to younger workers over the next few years.
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Mitutoyo
    Mitutoyo's SM1008S performs both 2D and 3D inspections.
    The SM1008S has an accuracy to within 20 microns and requires no complex programming.
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    Bill Carteaux, the late Plastics Industry Association president and CEO, was one of the industry's most ardent supporters up until his death in 2018.
    Late CEO and president of PLASTICS provided tireless leadership.
    Nov. 8, 2024
    Micro-Epsilon
    Micro-Epsilon's optonCDT1900 has a new protective housing.
    The optoNCDT1900 is suitable for processes including 3D printing, injection molding and CNC machining.
    Nov. 8, 2024
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    PLASTICS and the Vinyl Sustainability Council join forces for the event in Louisville, Ky.
    Nov. 7, 2024
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    The third-generation CEO of Fimic has grown the company while developing a program for working new mothers.
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Guill
    Guill's Series 1000 extrusion blow molding heads can be designed to suit the application.
    They are available for single-layer, co-extrusion and tri-extrusion applications and can be designed to suit.
    Nov. 6, 2024
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    Founding editor Ron Shinn looks back on a decade of covering new technologies and trends.
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Cold Jet
    Cold Jet's Aero2 dry ice blasters offer a number of improvements.
    The Aero2 Ultra line comes in two sizes and features improved performance and durability.
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Unusual Machines
    Unusual Machines uses HP's Multi Jet Fusion additive manufacturing process to build drone components.
    HP's Multi Jet Fusion process allows Unusual Machines to produce parts in the U.S. and change designs on the fly.
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Hennecke
    The ultra-compact JFlex evo system with a 581-square-foot footprint and a height of 9.8 feet saves valuable production space.
    The latest in the line of slabstock foam machines allows for quick formulation and color changes.
    Nov. 1, 2024
    Anca
    Using AI-assisted guidance, the Anca EPX-SF can process up to 1,900 tools in 24 hours.
    Using AI-assisted guidance, the EPX-SF can process up to 1,900 tools in 24 hours.
    Oct. 31, 2024
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    Andrews, who's worked as a CEO at other industrial firms, succeeds Giovanni Spitale.
    Oct. 29, 2024
    ABB
    The new Ultra Accuracy option ensures exact positioning for ABB's GoFa cobots.
    New Ultra Accuracy option ensures exact positioning for GoFa line.
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Motan
    Motan's Gravicolor 310/610 units feature an improved Intelliblend analysis function.
    The 310 and 610 models adjust automatically for accurate dosing and mixing.
    Oct. 28, 2024
    Arburg
    Arburg has introduced a slimmer version of its Allrounder Alldrive 630 A.
    Arburg's electric IMM also adds an easily accessible control cabinet and parts chute.
    Oct. 25, 2024
    Hasco
    Hasco's Z1725 combines a friction puller and a housing with an ejector pin.
    The Z1725 combines a friction puller and a housing with an ejector pin.
    Oct. 24, 2024