Dukane Expands CNC Machining Capabilities to Meet Growing Demands
Welding equipment maker Dukane anticipates a surge in demand for more complex tooling in the near term and shorter lead times.
Surface Analyzer with Smart Analytics for Quantifying Material Surface Quality
BTG Lab’s Surface Analyst 5001 and IoT drive zero defect manufacturing.
In-Mold Labeling Automation System for 5-Gal Pails
Muller’s new IML system boasts major improvements over standard pressure-sensitive and printed systems.
Hand-Held Ionization Gun Eliminates Need for Separate Power Supply
Simco-Ion’s Cleanflex Easy Ionization Gun for cleaning electrostatically charges surfaces and parts boasts improved blow-off force.
Is Your Ultrasonic Welder Up to the Challenge of Medical Processing?
New technology meets the industry’s requirements for repeatable, consistent welds in smaller and more intricate medical components. Follow these tips to make sure your equipment meets these market demands.
Custom Discharge Heads for Blown-ion Plasma Treaters
Enercon’s new offering said to enable new applications for difficult to reach surfaces.
‘Revolutionary’ Heat-Staking Process for Auto Interior Trim, Lighting Electronics, Medical Devices
Extol’s nanoStake staking technology uses a proprietary heating technology to rapidly heat and cool a punch to stake all types of thermoplastics.
‘Unique’ Infrared Welding Machine
Extol’s InfraGuide is said to be like no other IR welding technology eliminating heat flare-up or uneven heating.
Laser Plastic Weld Tooling Enhances Process Quality
Extol’s new LaserLock said to repeatedly locate and hold plastic parts inside the laser welding machine.
Corona Treatment System for Improved Decoration of Bottles
3DT’s new and versatile BottleDyne quickly treats bottles for better adhesion.
Cost-Performance Industrial Fiber Laser-Based Label Marking System
Primera Technology’s new Catalyst Laser Marking System allows for fast, easy production of highly durable, synthetic labels.
Injection Pairs with Blow Molding for In-Mold Assembly
At Sussex IM, compact cells of side-by-side injection and blow molding machines “assemble” reusable water bottles with insert blow molding and automated transfer, trimming and leak testing.
Upgraded Ultrasonic Welder Supports FDA 21CFR Part 11
Along with two key software upgrades to Emerson’ Branson GSX-E1 2.0 ultrasonic welder is a patent-pending dynamic weld-mode.
Solid Pin for Cost-Effective Assembly of Two Plastic Components
Spirol’s new BP100 Press-N-Lok Pin boasts quicker assembly time and lower assembly equipment costs compared to screws and adhesives.
Laser Welder Offers Speed, Flexibility and Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities
Emerson’s new Branson GL-300 laser welder said to offer plastic component manufacturers maximum flexibility without loss of quality or product performance.
Emerson Opens New Global Headquarters for Welding & Assembly
Emerson’s new Branson welding & assembly technologies facility features several technological capabilities.
Medical Assembly Automation Supplier Adopts New Name for U.S. Operation
TechnoMed is now Tecnoideal America.
Automated Vertical Wrapping System Boosts Throughput
Brown Machine’s NAS unit said to increase efficiency and reduce material costs.
Enhanced Plastics Laser Welding System
Evosy’s Next Generation HMI laser welding system offers intuitive visulaization and simplified operation.
Blow Molding: Compact, Integrated Blowing & Labeling System for PET Bottles
Integrating PET bottle blowing and labeling saves floorspace and prevents bottle damage in conveying.
Welding: New Heat Staking Technology for Complex Plastic Parts
Emerson’s new Branson GPX heat staking technology provides greater design freedom for joining challenging plastic parts.
Rinco Ultrasonics Expands Tooling Capabilities
Rinco Ultrasonics’ significant tooling expansion driven by increased demand from the automotive and medical markets.
ProMach Acquires Panther Industries
Packaging machinery maker ProMach further expands labeling and coding business with acquisition of automated labeling equipment maker Panther.
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