Regulations

Safety 9 Mar 2018

Robot Controller Has Safety Feature for Human-Robot Collaboration

The Denso RC8A Robot Controller slows or stops a robot’s movement until nearby personnel clear the area, and then instructs robot to resume its normal functioning speed.

Safety 5 Mar 2018

AM Platform Recycles Powder for Safety and Efficiency

The Lumex Avance-60 is a product from the Matsuura Lumex Avance series, which are now available in North America from Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. The series are made of powder bed, metal additive manufacturing (AM) platforms with subtractive capability that combine laser sintering and high-speed milling.

Business Strategy 28 Feb 2018

SPE Calls for Nominations for its Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition

Dozens of teams made up of original equipment manufacturers and suppliers will work for months to hone submission forms and presentations that describe their part, system or complete vehicle module to support claims that their entry is the year’s “Most Innovative Use of Plastics.”

Tool Steel 26 Feb 2018

Do You Know about Section 232?

Here is an update on Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs via Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel: Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This update cites the exemptions announced on March 23, 2018.

FAQ 20 Feb 2018

Tradeshow Tuesday: Twitter on the Tradeshow Floor, Part 1

Twitter is a useful trade show tool for attendees and exhibitors alike. In Part 1, I make the case for using it, and in Part 2, I’ll get you started with Twitter basics to help you feel confident about using Twitter on the tradeshow floor.

Marketing 19 Feb 2018

Being There: Moldmaking Events are Occasions to Learn, Share, Connect

It is easy to wave off conferences and other trade events when life and work is all-consuming, but when it comes to events that are focused solely on moldmaking, you must make the time to be there.

Sales 6 Feb 2018

Tradeshow Tuesday: Are You a Moldmaker Who Exhibits and Attends Events?

At least 40 mold builders are sharpening their marketing and trade skills at NPE2018 by participating as exhibitors. NPE2018 is a unique, specialized event that only takes place once every three years, so I wanted to make sure that mold shops have the information that they need to promote themselves and to make the most out of their investments in the show.

Regulations 26 Jan 2018