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KIEFEL Packaging GmbH, the Upper Austrian subsidiary of the Freilassing-based mechanical engineering company KIEFEL GmbH, has announced new dual managers heading the location with Andreas Staudinger as chief sales officer (CSO) and Christian Töscher as chief operations officer (COO). “KIEFEL Packaging GmbH in Micheldorf develops highly innovative tool and automation … [Read more...] about KIEFEL Packaging GmbH Names Dual Leadership

Micro Mold, Erie, Pennsylvania, has renovated to make room for its new investment in the Yasda YMC650 high-speed 5-axis milling center along with a 3R Workpartner automation cell. The 5-axis milling machine is extremely accurate to one Micron (0.000040”), ideal for high volume, ultra-precision tooling work. Chris Hanes, Micro Mold general manager commented: “The new 5-axis … [Read more...] about Micro Mold Undergoes Renovations for New Equipment

MachineMetrics, Northampton, Massachusetts, the leader in machine connectivity and production analytics for manufacturers, announced the availability of its Connector for Universal Robots (UR). The Connector is now available through the UR+ program to all current UR cobot users, enabling instant insights into the health and performance of their cobots. Manufacturers can … [Read more...] about MachineMetrics Releases Connector for Universal Robots

Wilmington Machinery, Wilmington, North Carolina, adds the new dual injection LUMINA MP1200 to its medium pressure large part injection molding machine. It boasts dual 130 mm reciprocating/compounding injection units with Wilmington’s unique in-line first-in, first-out 50 lb accumulators. The new machine accepts both hot runner and cold runner molds including stack molds. … [Read more...] about Wilmington Machinery Launches Medium Pressure Injection Molding Machine

The 2022 Size and Impact report from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has been released, it’s the association’s flagship annual analysis of the plastics industry’s contribution to the US economy. Highlights shared during an online executive briefing include: The US plastics industry accounts for nearly a million jobs (999,100); when suppliers to the plastics … [Read more...] about Plastics Ranks Sixth Largest Manufacturing Industry in America