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    Formlabs
    A person removes a part from a Formlabs Form 4L printer.
    The Form 4L and Form 4BL SLA printers can produce parts in under six hours and handle a variety of materials.
    Dec. 18, 2024
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    Small changes — such as better organizing your tools or providing workers with clear, easily accessible instructions — can pay off.
    Dec. 18, 2024
    Guill
    A Guill pultrusion die is shown.
    They are suited for a wide range of applications and can handle specialty polymers.
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Engel North America
    Field service technician training area used during the 8-week course all new service technicians must complete
    Family ownership steers the maker of injection molding machines and automation through challenging times.
    Dec. 17, 2024
    AM Flow
    AM Flow's AM-Quality system is shown.
    The system from AM Flow can process up to 720 products per hour at an accuracy to within 50 microns.
    Dec. 16, 2024
    D&M Plastics
    Workers at D&M Plastics meet in short, every-shift huddles to brainstorm new ideas and stay abreast of important operating and financial information.
    Listening, examining plant processes from customers' perspective provide pathway to change.
    Dec. 16, 2024
    Teledyne FLIR
    The Forge 1GigE SWIR camera from Teledyne FLIR.
    The camera from Teledyne FLIR is ideal for two-dimensional anomaly detection and material analysis.
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Boy Machines
    Three Boy Electric injection molding machines are shown.
    The IMMs offer accurate, precise and efficient performance in sizes from 39 to 90 tons.
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Exair
    An Exair FloodStream nozzle sprays suds onto a blue surface.
    The FloodStream provides a consistent fan-shaped spray pattern for precise coverage.
    Dec. 12, 2024
    KraussMaffei
    KraussMaffei's powerPrint 3D printer is now available for sale in the U.S.
    The large-format extruder 3D printer can process a variety of granular thermoplastics.
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Lucid
    Lucid's Triton Smart camera is shown.
    It employs a Sony intelligent vision sensor with AI processing.
    Dec. 11, 2024
    D&M Plastics
    Though relatively new to his job at D&M Plastics in Burlington, Ill.,, second-shift foreman Kyle Bellon is excited about the culture at the small molding shop, where workers are encouraged to share their ideas for improvement.
    Sustainability flows from approach to curb waste at Burlington, Ill., molding shop.
    Dec. 11, 2024
    Sepro America
    Jim Healy, VP of sales and marketing for Sepro America, poses alongside a large robot.
    The longtime VP of sales and marketing for Sepro North America is proud of the many solutions he developed for customers.
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Hasco
    Hasco's thermal insulating sheets for molds are now available without pre-machined holes for customizability.
    The Z12120 thermal insulating sheets have been updated and are now available without pre-machined holes.
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Delta T Systems
    Delta T Systems' new Smart TCU is shown.
    Vari-Heat technology ensures optimal temperature stability and saves energy.
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Engel
    Engel's e-mac 500 injection molding machine is shown.
    The all-electric IMM features the new High clamping drive, and energy consumption is about 30 percent lower than hybrids or hydraulics.
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Aim3D
    A computer screen running SlicEx software.
    SlicEx, developed by Create It Real and Aim3D, uses a cross-layer filling strategy to overcome uneven strength values.
    Dec. 5, 2024
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    It recognizes individuals and organizations driving innovation and sustainability.
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Rechner
    This Rechner sensor detects low resin levels.
    The KA1742 has a built-in timer and is sealed against water and dust.
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Wittmann
    Wittmann's Aton plus segmented wheel dryer is shown.
    The EcoDrive feature adjusts dry air output to match material requirements.
    Dec. 2, 2024
    Maguire
    Maguire's blenders are available in more than 150 configurations and are also customizable.
    A wide array of standard models, bespoke blenders and overhauls of older equipment are among its offerings.
    Dec. 2, 2024