Ultrasonic welding is a preferred technology for the production of face masks made of nonwovens and the demand is only increasing with the global impact of COVID-19. Machine and system supplier for industrial ultrasonic technology Herrmann Ultrasonics, with North American headquarters in Bartlett, Illinois, is receiving numerous inquiries from customers who are expanding their … [Read more...] about Herrmann Ultrasonics Supplies Technology To Produce Face Masks

Deemed an essential business, Newtown, Connecticut-based Sonics & Materials, Inc. a manufacturer of ultrasonic liquid processors, plastics assembly equipment and metal welding systems, has been operating continuously throughout the coronavirus crisis to meet customers’ needs as they address peak demand for PPE items or convert existing production lines to products needed … [Read more...] about Sonics Aims to Meet Demand for Ultrasonic PPE Applications

Plastic products engineering and innovation company Extol, Zeeland, Michigan, has announced that it received a patent for its nanoSTAKE plastic staking technology. NanoSTAKE was developed to tackle the challenge of staking small plastic bosses in tight, hard-to-fit locations while being safe to use on electronics and other sensitive applications. The closed-loop process is fast … [Read more...] about Extol Receives Patent for Plastic Staking Technology

Conference and course organizer IMI Europe Ltd, Impington, UK, has announced that, due to the current situation, its Inkjet Summer School event (previously to be held in Ghent) will be held online. The courses still will be delivered live by the same course presenters, and attendees will be able to engage with the presenters and other attendees during the course. By holding … [Read more...] about Inkjet Summer School 2020 to be Held Online in July

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, DC, has announced two internal promotions to strengthen its sustainability and materials portfolios. Ashley Hood-Morley has been named senior director of sustainability and materials, and Patrick Krieger is the director of sustainability and materials. Hood-Morley will oversee all projects and programs related to … [Read more...] about PLASTICS Promotes Two to Lead Sustainability Initiatives