Emerson, St. Louis, Missouri, celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Branson brand. Branson’s portfolio has offerings in ultrasonics, as well as nine material joining technologies including laser, vibration and infrared welding. “We are extremely proud of our history and how we revolutionized the use of ultrasonics in so many remarkable ways,” said Vernon Murray, president … [Read more...] about Emerson Marks 75th Anniversary

NNOVATIVE Digital Systems, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, recently appointed Fernando León as technical service manager and Anthony Rubi as senior field service technician. “Customer service and support continue to be our focus at IDS. It’s an integral part of the equipment sales process that our entire company takes pride in,” said Craig Smith, president of IDS. … [Read more...] about IDS Appoints Technical Service Manager

by Angela Courtwright, attorney, Ice Miller LLP As a famous Greek philosopher stated, “Change is the only constant in life.” This observation could not be truer today as the world begins to re-emerge from the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Society longs for a return to the pre-pandemic normal, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that this is not possible. A new … [Read more...] about Protecting Workers in a Post-Pandemic Manufacturing Environment

The US Department of Energy, through its Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), offers no-cost expert assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The assessments are conducted by teams at 31 universities around the US and result in reports with detailed recommendations. Here are the top five things to know about this valuable US DOE program. The offer Since 1976, the … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Know about No-Cost Plant Assessments