NEWS
Wittmann Battenfeld to Remain Operational During Covid-19 Crisis
Initially facing a forced shutdown, Wittmann Battenfeld—and many of the plastics manufacturers it supplies—were deemed essential and allowed to remain open.
PUBLISHED: 3/25/2020
Auxiliary Equipment Vet Thiele Starts On-Line Consulting Venture
Vactec On-Line will troubleshoot and assist customers quickly and efficiently on a myriad of issues without the time and expense of on-site consulting.
PUBLISHED: 3/24/2020
Facing Partial Shutdown, Tessy Plastics Pays Out $2000 Per Employee
As operations in New York and Pennsylvania are impacted by government enforcement of shutdowns, Tessy issued the checks to nearly 1100 employees.
PUBLISHED: 3/24/2020
HP is 3D Printing Parts to Help Battle the Coronavirus Pandemic
Many 3D design files to be made freely available to accelerate critical parts production.
PUBLISHED: 3/24/2020
Engel Ceases Production at Austrian Plants Following Employee Coronavirus Infections
Following the sixth confirmed case of Covid-19 for its employees in Austria, Engel said it was ceasing production at its manufacturing sites in Austria until April 15.
PUBLISHED: 3/23/2020
Stratasys Producing 3D-Printed Face Shields In Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Any 3D printing shop in the U.S. that wishes to help print plastic frames, can fill out an online form to be invited to join the effort.
PUBLISHED: 3/23/2020
California Moldmaker Remains Open During Coronavirus Shelter in Place Order
M.R. Mold & Engineering, after consulting legal counsel, has determined its work is in support of “critical manufacturing”, which is exempt from the edict.
PUBLISHED: 3/20/2020
Henkel to Reduce Fossil-Based Virgin Plastic by 50%
In stepping up its sustainability commitment, Henkel has announced further ambitious packaging targets for 2025.
PUBLISHED: 3/20/2020
Nexam to Supply Diab with Property-Enhancing Nexamite for High-Performance PET Foam
2020-2021 supply agreements between Nexam and Diab further strengthends growth of PET foam cores used by windmill manufacturers.
PUBLISHED: 3/20/2020
Ultimaker Connects 3D Printing Experts With Hospitals During Coronavirus Outbreak
Ultimaker is making its global network of 3D printing hubs, experts and designers directly available to hospitals in need of tools and applications that are short in supply and can be quickly produced with 3D printing during the COVID-19 p...
