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Harpak-ULMA | August 18, 2022

Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, has been selected by a major medical device producer to provide automated flow wrap packaging lines for pipette tip production. The move will ensure reliable, US-based production of a vital tool utilized to dispense precise amounts of liquid in disease research and diagnostic labs. Harpak-ULMA will deploy smart, connected packaging platforms outfitted with highly automated product loading and secondary/terti...

Universal Robots A/S | July 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that resilient businesses—those that can emerge with plans for growth—share common traits. These companies can react quickly and decisively to protect workers while keeping business running, adapting processes and product lines, with many manufacturers now increasingly using collaborative robots to make those changes efficiently and cost-effectively....

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Atkore | June 23, 2022

Atkore Inc. today announced the acquisition of United Poly Systems, a manufacturer of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe and conduit serving the telecom, water infrastructure, renewables, and energy markets. We are pleased to complete the acquisition of United Poly Systems, which strengthens Atkore’s product portfolio, expands our manufacturing capacity and further enables us to meet HDPE customers’ needs, HDPE pipe and conduit is a gr...

ifm | July 02, 2020

Door handles are known to be a breeding ground for germs. Opening doors without touching the handle with your hands can therefore help reduce the spread of infections. That is why tool designers at ifm set out to develop a door handle that allows you to open and close doors with your forearm. The hygienic door handle (article number E12731) consists of two plastic pieces which can be mounted on round 20-22 mm ø door handles using four screws without damage or drilling holes. The parts are...