Press release submitted on behalf of LS Mtron. Ferris State University and Pittsburg State University students using donated 55-ton LS molding machines LS Mtron has donated a pair of injection molding machines to Ferris State and Pittsburg State universities to prepare the next generation of the plastics industry workforce. Ferris State in Big Rapids, Michigan, has received … [Read more...] about LS Mtron Gives the Future Plastics Workforce Hands-On Experience
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Wabash Introduces Larger Custom Presses Up to 2,500 Tons
Press release submitted on behalf of Wabash. Wabash, a leading supplier of presses for research laboratories, material testing facilities and tier 1 production, has expanded its industrial press line to include custom-built presses up to 2,500 tons for producing large components in the aerospace, automotive, defense and other industries. The expanded Wabash product offering … [Read more...] about Wabash Introduces Larger Custom Presses Up to 2,500 Tons
PLASTICS Economic Analysis on New Tariff Expansion
Press release submitted on behalf of PLASTICS. Washington, D.C. —The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released a new economic analysis, authored by PLASTICS Chief Economist Dr. Perc Pineda, highlighting the impact of the recent expansion of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on the plastics industry. Dr. Pineda writes, “The U.S. plastics industry leans … [Read more...] about PLASTICS Economic Analysis on New Tariff Expansion
Globeius Launches Mold Crane with 5 Meter Height Range
Press release submitted on behalf of Globeius. Plastics industry solutions provider Globeius has added a mold moving GT Crane that can lift tools up to 5 meters high for insertion over the top of injection stretch blow molding machines. The new version of the GB750 crane surpasses the previous unit’s maximum height range of 3 meters while retaining the same footprint. The … [Read more...] about Globeius Launches Mold Crane with 5 Meter Height Range
Wittmann USA Loans Industry 4.0 Injection Molding Work Cell to Penn State Behrend Plastic Lab
Press release submitted on behalf of Wittmann. Wittmann USA is furthering the future manufacturing workforce by providing an Industry 4.0 work cell to the Penn State Behrend School of Engineering’s plastic lab. The equipment is on loan to be used primarily in the school‘s undergraduate Plastics Engineering Technology (PLET) program by about two dozen students. It will … [Read more...] about Wittmann USA Loans Industry 4.0 Injection Molding Work Cell to Penn State Behrend Plastic Lab