The US Trade Representative announced March 24 the reinstatement of 352 exclusions from Section 301 tariffs. Some items included in the reinstated tariff exclusions are industrial goods such as mechanical and electrical products, vehicle components, printing circuit boards, chemicals and more. These products comprise much of the $370 billion in imports from China onto which the … [Read more...] about US Trade Representative Announces Reinstatement of US Tariff Exclusions

Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., Prospect Heights, Illinois, announced that it has expanded its line of Heimatec tooling for the Haas BMT turret. The product line includes a variety of driven tools (axial and radial drilling and milling heads) as well as static tool holders. These driven tools were recently reengineered and are capable of running at a higher rpm for a … [Read more...] about Platinum Tooling Expands Tool Line

PCS Company, Fraser, Michigan, has announced that Angela Elsey has been promoted to president of the company, effective April 1. She succeeds David Cataldi, now serving as senior strategic advisor for the company, as he moves forward with his plans to retire in July of this year. Cataldi has been president of PCS since 2017. Elsey has served as director of finance for PCS … [Read more...] about Angela Elsey Named President of PCS Company

Exact Metrology, a division of In-Place Machining Company and comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, now offers the newest version of its Artec Micro scanner. This new model distinguishes itself through its professional ultra-high precision industrial desktop 3D scanner. Features of the Artec Micro include up to 10 … [Read more...] about Exact Metrology Announces Next Gen of Artec Micro

The fourth quarter of 2021 capped a strong year for additive manufacturing markets, according to SmarTech Analysis, a 3D printing and additive manufacturing research and analysis company located in Crozet, Virginia. The growth rate for all additive hardware, materials, software and outsourced services is estimated to be 18% for 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Specific … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Industry Continues its Growth

PCS Company, Fraser, Michigan, has introduced its new TC50 hot runner temperature controller. The TC50 features two models for six or 12 zones of control and features a seven-inch HMI touch screen. Standard features of the TC50 include self-diagnostics, mold memory, zone slaving, leak detection and injection press connectivity for I/O functions. Additional features include … [Read more...] about PCS Company Introduces TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller