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Davis-Standard names Giovanni Spitale as new CEO

Outgoing CEO Jim Murphy has been elected as vice chairman of Davis-Standard’s board of directors.


Magna enters joint venture with LAN to assemble seats in Michigan

The JV will assemble complete seats for Ford, with production expected to start in the second quarter of 2023.


Canadian fuel cell polymer maker Ionomr Innovations expands in New York

The Vancouver-based company is setting up a research centre in Rochester.


Canadian start-up Encoma enters HDPE pipe market

The Manitoba-based company is using the first KraussMaffei QuickSwitch line in North America.


ProAmpac continues expansion into Canada with Belle-Pak Packaging acquisition

Markham, Ont.-based Bell-Pack makes poly mailers for e-commerce and logistics services, packing list envelopes, and custom medical and clinical bags.


Celanese to buy majority of DuPont’s Mobility & Materials business

The $11-billion deal will give Celanese a broad portfolio of engineered thermoplastics and elastomers, brands and intellectual property, and global production assets.


Canadian plastics industry sales veteran Peter Stephen passes away

A machinery salesman and business owner, Stephen also served as a three-time chairman of the Plast-Ex trade show.


Join us on March 22 for Advance: Women in Manufacturing

The virtual event offers live panel discussions, a keynote presentation, a workshop and on-demand sessions.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Wittmann

Sprue Pickers

For the removal of sprues and parts from the injection molding machine. The solid construction allows fast movement with low vibration for precise removal.
Execution
  • Z up to 95°
  • Y up to 700 mm
  • X up to 100 mm
  • B up to 90°
Features
  • Venturi vacuum with part monitoring
  • Parts gripper with 4 suction cups
Robot Control Net8
  • Simple teach-in programming of the entire program sequence
  • 4 standard programs for easy setup
  • Up to 50 additional individual programs can be taught and stored
  • Full diagnostics with text error messages
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Special Reports 
 
WIM

New plant-derived composite with bone-hard toughness

Developed by researchers at MIT, the material could pave the way for sustainable plastics. » Read more

The wiring in your plane could soon be made from recycled plastic – new research

Recycled wires would make planes lighter, reducing their fuel consumption and making them more environmentally friendly in the long run. » Read more
 
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