Press release submitted on behalf of Emerson. Emerson, St. Louis, Missouri, has announced its new Branson™ GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral … [Read more...] about Emerson’s New Laser Welder Automates Assembly of Small Plastic Parts with Complex Geometries
Emerson’s New Laser Welder Automates Assembly of Small Plastic Parts with Complex Geometries
Record-Breaking NPE2024: The Plastics Show Officially Wraps in Orlando
Press release submitted on behalf of NPE. NPE2024: The Plastics Show, Orlando, Florida, concluded a momentous week with an incredible turnout that has reinforced its position as the premier plastics industry event in the Americas. Over 50,000 registrants signed up for the show. This year’s show welcomed new faces, with 63% of attendees experiencing their very first NPE. … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking NPE2024: The Plastics Show Officially Wraps in Orlando
Protecting the Bottom Line: Trends Impacting Plastics Risk and Insurance
By Brett Hoopingarner, director of underwriting, Sentry Insurance Rising costs, economic headwinds and a tight labor market will continue to challenge plastics manufacturers in 2024. From resin to injection molding equipment, labor to facilities – inflation is squeezing finances. It will cost more today to repair or replace equipment or property should a business sustain … [Read more...] about Protecting the Bottom Line: Trends Impacting Plastics Risk and Insurance
Industry: April/May 2024
Registration is Open for PRINTING United Expo The PRINTING United Alliance, based in Fairfax, Virginia, announced that registration is now open for the PRINTING United Expo – an event for professionals in the printing and graphics arts community – is taking place September 10-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 600 exhibitors from around the world have already booked … [Read more...] about Industry: April/May 2024
Association News: April/May 2024
Why is Association Membership Important – Especially Today? There’s a lot of communication noise in the world today, and it can be difficult to know what’s worth your time or where to find the knowledge you need. Artificial intelligence is writing blog posts that are posted to the web as ‘expert’ information, and it’s hard to figure out which emails that arrive in your inbox … [Read more...] about Association News: April/May 2024