Hansen Plastics is known for setting examples in lean, value-driven manufacturing at the national level. This is due in part to the company’s Continuous Improvement specialist, Terry Spalding, and his unique focus on helping companies reinforce their lean vision. Recently, Spalding was named a member of the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Midwest Region Board… Read more »
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Software Drives Continued Growth in Additive Manufacturing Market According to Recent ARC Reserch
New ARC Advisory Group research on the additive manufacturing machinery market reveals that software continues to drive this young, but rapidly growing market. Generative design, process simulation, and other software enhance engineering capability for product design and quality management capability with respect to manufacturing. These tools are essential for developing best practices and will enable… Read more »
AirSpade Introduces Next Generation AirVac
AirSpade, a Division of Guardair Corporation, announces the launch of the next generation vacuum excavation unit, the AirVac Model AVU16540. Powered by compressed air, AirVac is designed to excavate dirt, sand, gravel and muck to safely uncover underground utility lines, tree roots or other buried objects. Equipped with a 4-inch diameter, 15-foot vacuum hose with… Read more »
Zebra Mussel Rapid Response Plan to Protect Pacific Northwest Includes EarthTec QZ
The Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for a rapid response against zebra mussels should an infestation occur. The Corps’ proposed action plan details how the tiny aquatic invasive species will be stopped. Ionic copper will be a key weapon in the fight. The Columbia River is the only remaining watershed in the continental U.S…. Read more »
One Week Left for Extrusion Conference 2019’s Early-bird Registration Rate
Plastics Technology’s Extrusion Conference (www.extrusionconference.com), which will take place September 17-19, 2019 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention in Rosemont, IL, will increase its registration costs next week. Those who register to attend through August 13 will save $150 on their conference fees. The conference features morning sessions devoted to “general” extrusion topics—issues like screw… Read more »
