OPEN MIND Technologies AG, Needham, Massachusetts, has introduced hyperMILL® 2020.1, a new version of its comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. In addition to 3D and 5-axis machining enhancements for complex part manufacture, the new version increases ease-of-use and overall programming performance, and includes key new automation and additive manufacturing strategies. … [Read more...] about CAD/CAM Suite Offers 3D and 5-Axis Machining Enhancements

Piab Group, an international provider of automation solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire TAWI Group, a manufacturer of smart lifting solutions with global reach. Total sales for TAWI is expected to reach 340 MSEK in 2019. With more than 30 years of history, TAWI adds a solid complementary portfolio of products, very experienced and skilled employees, a strong … [Read more...] about Piab Group Acquires TAWI Group

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will publish on Dec. 23 a formal notice that it will not extend the exclusion from 25 percent tariffs for Chinese plastic injection molds granted on December 28, 2018. The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) strongly supported this reinstatement of the tariffs and applauds the Trump administration for heeding the calls of … [Read more...] about AMBA Applauds Trump Administration Reinstatement of Tariffs on Plastic Injection Molds

The iWarriors iPad program has changed hands, transferring to STAR Charities, a registered 501C-3 non-profit entity, which took over operations on December 1, 2019. iWarriors was founded in 2011 by Kim and Tim Bartz. The program provides tablet computer gift packages to combat wounded service members for use as a rehabilitation and recovery tool. It has outfitted over 900 … [Read more...] about Star Charities to Carry Forward iWarriors Mission

On November 29, the AMBA filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requesting it not extend the exclusion granted to importers from paying a 25 percent tariffs on plastic injection molds from China for another year. Importers and manufacturers had until November 30, 2019, to register their support or opposition for extending the tariff … [Read more...] about AMBA Files Formal Comments Calling for Reinstatement of 25% Tariffs on Chinese Molds

LaGrange, Illinois-based iD Additives, Inc., a supplier of additives to the plastics industry, has named PCS Company of Fraser, Michigan as its exclusive distributor to injection molders and moldmakers in the USA for its iD Eco-Pro 360 rust removal systems. The agreement is effective immediately. iD Additives will continue to sell and market iD Eco-Pro 360 directly for other … [Read more...] about iD Additives Names PCS Exclusive iD Eco-Pro 360 Distributor to US Injection Molders and Moldmakers