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INJECTION MOULDING UPDATE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE

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SUMITOMO (SHI) DEMAG EXPANDS FAST-CYCLE PLATFORM

Engineered specifi cally for high volume packaging, medical and automotive applications requiring the highest processing precision in the fastest cycle time, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is expanding its global expansion of the IntElect platform.

Filling a gap in the mass-manufacturing market, notably thin-wall packaging, the company is releasing new sizes within its IntElect S allelectric high-performance injection moulding machine range, including medium clamping force (mid-size) machines between 220 and 450 tons. Product manager of the IntElect series, Peter Gladigau, emphasises that with this latest release moulders requiring cycle time speeds of between three to 12 seconds now no longer need to compromise on any aspect of productivity, energy effi ciency and processing speed and stability.

Featuring optimised tool movement, nozzle position, injection and ejector movements and metering speed, the IntElect S model outperforms previous generations of IntElect machines.

3D PRINTING UPDATE

Researchers awarded £6m grant for 3D printing toolkit

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MicroCare celebrates opening of distribution centre

MicroCare has announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The new location will improve service and support of MicroCare distributors and end-users throughout Great Britain, Europe and Africa.

The new centre spans 790 square metres and now serves as the primary shipping facility as the primary shipping facility within the U.K. for MicroCare, within the U.K. for MicroCare, MicroCare Medical and Sticklers cleaning fl uids and Sticklers cleaning fl uids and tools. The new facility will provide access to thousands of provide access to thousands of SKUs, as well as product staging, kitting, and packing capabilities. It will also serve as the MicroCare U.K. offi ce headquarters.

“The new distribution centre represents the MicroCare commitment to best support our customers throughout the region,” says Scott Wells, MicroCare European general manager. “It was a massive undertaking since the new facility required full renovation and modernisation to make it functional.”

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Researchers in Nottingham have been awarded a £6 million grant from the EPSRC to develop a toolkit for 3D printing - Additive Manufacturing - in UK healthcare.

The toolkit will act as an instruction manual to improve the pathway from research all the way through to development and clinical adoption - giving healthcare professionals access to the latest cutting-edge science faster.

Medtech industries have up until now struggled to adopt this promising technology. The problem is that although there is a need for personalised, tailored, and eff ective medtech devices, the materials have not been available, product development is arduous and the route to market is long.

The Centre for Additive Manufacturing, a multidisciplinary research group at The University of Nottingham, is addressing this problem by helping to unlock a bottleneck that prevents the bringing of new innovative engineering to the NHS.

The grant will help researchers create a toolkit platform by which industry can deliver, on demand, the materials and processes needed to 3D print medical technology and devices.

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COATINGS UPDATE

Emerson valves deliver flow control performance

Emerson has introduced the ASCOTM Series 209 proportional fl ow control valves, which off er the highest standards of precision, pressure ratings, fl ow characteristics and energy effi ciency available in a purpose-built, compact architecture. With this combination of size and performance, Series 209 valves allow users to precisely regulate the fl ow of fl uid in a wide range of devices that require exacting performance.

Series 209 valves have low hysteresis (less than or equal to 5%), “excellent” repeatability (less than or equal to 1%) and high sensitivity (less than or equal to 0.2%) that contribute to their precision.

An improved internal design prevents metal-on-metal contact that causes clicking, which allows valves to operate at extremely low sound levels that are crucial for occupant comfort and well-being in medical environments.

AQUISITION UPDATE

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https://www.magog.co.uk/

Magog offers coatings that enhance lifespan

Magog Industries off ers its latest range in coatings and materials, designed to further enhance longer life and greater resistance in demanding processing where increased proportions of glass reinforced and recycled material is used.

Enhanced coatings specifi cation includes Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) to enhance wear with low friction. Ceramic Seal coatings reduce porosity and increase plating/coating life up to 10 times longer in corrosive environments.

In addition, HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel) that is thermally spray applied provides a crackfree 98% density with hardness of 62 to 72 HRC.

DOVER ACQUIRES WITTE PUMPS & TECHNOLOGY

COMPANY UPDATE

https://www.dovercorporation.com/

Dover has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Witte Pumps & Technology a manufacturer of precision gear pumps. Witte will become part of the Maag business unit within Dover’s Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

Witte is a recognised manufacturer of gear pumps and associated spare parts and services for the chemical, plastic & polymer processing, and pharmaceutical industries.

Speaking about the acquisition, Maag’s president, Ueli Thürig, said, “The acquisition of Witte complements and expands Maag’s product and technology off ering, improves our geographic reach, and provides access to new customer segments. The integrated business will be better positioned to serve our global customer bases from 22 worldwide locations, and better enable us to drive strong growth grounded in the technological leadership that Maag and Witte are known for globally. Additionally, we expect to drive signifi cant cost effi ciencies through our integrated and larger scale footprint.”

Web Industries appoints new vice president

Web Industries has named Amy Reardon Doherty as vice president, legal. Over her career, Doherty has advised executives and business partners on a wide range of legal, fi nancial, IP and business issues.

“Amy brings a great blend of private practice and in-house counsel experience in corporate law to our team—particularly around contract manufacturing and the business-to-business arena,” says John Madej, CEO. “She has a long history and established network within the business sectors we serve and a real talent for negotiating and structuring agreements in these areas. We are very pleased that she’s joining us.”

Doherty earned her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law, her bachelor’s degree in political science from Tufts University, and has completed additional studies through Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning.