The Association for Manufacturing Technology Elects 2020-2021 Board of Directors April 21, 2020 The Association for Manufacturing Technology Board of Directors, which represents more than 600 builders and distributors of machine tools, manufacturing machinery, and related products, announced that it elected its 2020-2021 Board of Directors at its Annual Business Meeting held virtually on April 2, 2020.
Crafts Steps Up Output to Aid COVID-19 Efforts April 23, 2020 Crafts Technology, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, said it is rush-producing CraftAlloy tungsten carbide pin tooling to be used in injection molding machines that make vials for COVID-19 testing.
Study: COVID-19 Causes Manufacturing Utilization to Drop April 29, 2020 A study of small- to medium-sized manufacturers indicated a majority of those surveyed indicated they are operating at reduced capacity.
Stratasys, Origin Form Partnership on Swabs April 23, 2020 Stratasys and Origin have signed an agreement in which Stratasys will market and promote Origin 3D-printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs to healthcare providers and other testing centers in the U.S.
Rollomatic Inc. Appoints Joe Kane COO April 22, 2020 The Rollomatic Group has appointed Joe Kane COO for Rollomatic Inc. and Strausak Inc. Kane will continue to hold his position as president of Strausak Inc. The combined companies will further fill out their global presence in providing solutions for precision tool grinding.
Finance Chiefs Expect More Safety Measures Because of COVID-19: PwC April 27, 2020 Chief financial officers expect to take more workplace safety steps because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as companies return to work, consulting firm PwC said today.
New Laser Measurement for Cylindrical Components March 26, 2020 Marposs, announced on March 24 the availability of its Aeroel MecLab.X laser micrometer systems. These provide diameter measurements for components such as electric motor shafts, gage or piston pins, hydraulic components or any number of ground or turned parts.
Manufacturing ‘Stepping Up’ to Combat COVID-19, NAM Says March 26, 2020 U.S. manufacturing is “stepping up” to produce medical products needed to treat cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the head of a major trade and lobbying group said today.
U.S. Companies Aim to Expand Production, Repair of Ventilators March 24, 2020 General Motors Co. and medical equipment maker Ventec are accelerating their partnership code to build ventilators at a GM plant in Kokomo, Indiana, to help combat the coronavirus outbreak, according to a Reuters report.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in February March 27, 2020 Durable goods orders rose in February before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to hit the U.S. economy.