MOVING PARTS Handling Systems & Conveyors PROUDLY AMERICAN SAFETY APPAREL NASCO Industries, Inc. THE ORIGINAL PROVIDER OF THE DESICCANT BREATHER Des-Case Corporation MANUFACTURINGINFOCUS.COM JUN E 2 02 2 Decades of Global Experience. 50 Years in Business 66 Countries Served 1,000+ Products Moved 32,000+ Conveyors Commissioned The Heart of the System CABLE & DISCS The majority of our conveyors operate with drive units 5 Horsepower – or less! For energy-efficient operation our systems are hard to compete against. Cablevey Conveyors 8” Systems Move up to 80,000 lbs/hr (36,287 Kgs/hour) System Capacity: 8” (203.2mm) tube diameter • Moves up to 2,000 Ft³(56.6 M³)/hr ® Gentle Clean Reliable Conveying Decades of Global Experience. 50 Years in Business 66 Countries Served 1,000+ Products Moved 32,000+ Conveyors Commissioned The Heart of the System CABLE & DISCS The majority of our conveyors operate with drive units 5 Horsepower – or less! For energy-efficient operation our systems are hard to compete against. Cablevey Conveyors 8” Systems Move up to 80,000 lbs/hr (36,287 Kgs/hour) System Capacity: 8” (203.2mm) tube diameter • Moves up to 2,000 Ft³(56.6 M³)/hr ® Gentle Clean Reliable ConveyingEDITOR’S CORNER Decades of Global Experience. 50 Years in Business 66 Countries Served 1,000+ Products Moved 32,000+ Conveyors Commissioned The Heart of the System CABLE & DISCS The majority of our conveyors operate with drive units 5 Horsepower – or less! For energy-efficient operation our systems are hard to compete against. Cablevey Conveyors 8” Systems Move up to 80,000 lbs/hr (36,287 Kgs/hour) System Capacity: 8” (203.2mm) tube diameter • Moves up to 2,000 Ft³(56.6 M³)/hr ® Gentle Clean Reliable Conveying Decades of Global Experience. 50 Years in Business 66 Countries Served 1,000+ Products Moved 32,000+ Conveyors Commissioned The Heart of the System CABLE & DISCS The majority of our conveyors operate with drive units 5 Horsepower – or less! For energy-efficient operation our systems are hard to compete against. Cablevey Conveyors 8” Systems Move up to 80,000 lbs/hr (36,287 Kgs/hour) System Capacity: 8” (203.2mm) tube diameter • Moves up to 2,000 Ft³(56.6 M³)/hr ® Gentle Clean Reliable Conveying 3 As a child, I was always fas- cinated by gear and equipment. Somehow, the more unique a given piece of gear required, the more custom the job, the more I was interested. I think my favourite part of any action movie in the 90s was the essential gearing-up montage, as the idea of being prepared for anything was particularly satisfying. But in the real world, the most important gear is that which keeps us alive and well. Personal protective equipment is essential, and the industry is always adapting to the latest change – be it a change in the environment, or a new devel- opment in technology. From pandemics to climate change to new frontiers in space exploration – and in response to the availability of better materials, better filtration, or smarter technology – PPE manufacturers are always adapting. Cue the montage music! In her latest piece, The Making of Protection – The Evolution of PPE, Jessica Ferlaino looks at some of the recent challenges manufacturers of PPE are facing today, and how the perception of PPE has changed for workers in all sectors, not just in facto- ries and hazardous environments. Tim Hocken Editor Suite 300, 7071 Bayers Rd. | Halifax, NS | B3L 2C2 | Canada P: 1-647-479-2163 | E: EDITOR Tim Hocken DEPUTY EDITOR Jaime McKee COPY EDITORS Thora Smith | Allister Havercroft CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Nate Hendley | Allison Dempsey | Pauline Müller Jessica Ferlaino | Anne Lindert-Wentzell William Young | Jen Hocken CONTENT TEAM MANAGER James Corbett SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER Brad Mike CONTENT MANAGERS Jamal Francis-Anderson | Erika Arenas Coleman Merry | Wendy Hood-Morris SALES & MARKETING MANAGER Luke Simms SALES TEAM Pamela Taylor | Morgan Culpepper OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Julia MacQueen GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER Severina Gachparova GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Laura Pratt | Ashley Dowling Ebic Tristary | Yoana Ilcheva REGIONAL DIRECTOR Adam Cameron CONTROLLER Jen Hamilton PUBLISHER Jeff Hocken “In the real world, the most important gear is that which keeps us alive and well.”INSIDE JUNE FABRICATION & MACHINING SERVICES FOCUS ON: INTERNATIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (ISEA) 4 The Evolution of PPE From the first blacksmith’s apron to the most advanced spacesuit, personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a key component of work around the world. As important as having the right tool for a job, the right gear is required to keep a worker safe in so many industries and hazardous environments. In today’s world, the value we place on human health is apparent in this gear, and how it’s changed with us over the generations. 5 MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS AMPM2022 – ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH POWDER METALLURGY CONFERENCE 12 – 15 June, Portland, OR Focusing on metal additive manufacturing, AMPM2022 will feature worldwide industry experts presenting the latest technology developments in this fast-growing field. Attendees will have access to over 200 technical presentations on the latest research and developments, while the exhibit hall showcases leading suppliers of powder metallurgy, particulate materials, and metal additive manufacturing processing equipment, powders, and products. Co-located with PowderMet2022. For more information IM ENGINEERING SOUTH 14 – 16 June, Charlotte, NC The largest design and manufacturing event in the Southeast, the all-new IM Engineering South is a six-in-one advanced design and manufac- turing expo designed to provide a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle, from prototype to production. Come explore the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, design, and processing. Explore all six trade shows sharing the expo floor: ATX South, D&M South, MD&M South, Plastec South, Power Bulk Solids South, SouthPack. For more information AEROSPACE & DEFENSE MANUFACTURING & R&D SUMMIT 23 – 24 June, Las Vegas, NV The Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing & R&D Summit is an invitation-only, premium Summit bringing leading manufacturing and engineer- ing executives and innovative suppliers and solution providers together. The Summit’s content is aligned with key industry challenges and interests, relevant market developments, and practical and progressive ideas and strategies adopted by successful pioneers. For more information MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING & R&D SUMMIT 23 – 24 June, Las Vegas, NV The Medical Device Manufacturing & R&D brings leading medical device manufacturing and R&D executives together with innovative sup- pliers and solution providers. Topics to include: Increasing Profitability Through Increased Reliability; Bridging The Gap Between R&D And Manufacturing; The Impact Of Cost Pressures On Manufacturing In The Medical Device Industry; Manufacturing Medical Devices To Tackle COVID-19; and more. For more information FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EXPO (FIME) 27 – 29 July, Miami, FL Florida International Medical Expo is the Americas’ leading medical trade fair and exhibition, gathering thousands of medical device and equip- ment manufacturers and suppliers, dealers, distributors and other healthcare professionals from across the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The show provides a strong business platform to more than 700 exhibitors from more than 45 countries, including country pavilions to showcase cutting edge device innovations and solutions. For more information INDUSTRY EVENTS 6 Are you planning an event relating to North America’s growing Manufacturing Industry? To get your event listed in Manufacturing in Focus, please contact us at least six to eight weeks before the event takes place at or call 1-647-479-2163INDUSTRY NEWS NGEN FUNDS SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE PROJECT Next Generation Manufacturing Canada – better known as NGen – recently announced a $3.4 million contribution toward a new $8 million project led by CarbiCrete, with partners Patio Drummond and Innovotive, “to implement and optimize CarbiCrete’s carbon-negative concrete manufacturing process at industrial scale,” according to an NGen media release. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, was excited about the future of the project, stating the billions of tons of concrete used annually accounts for eight percent of global emis- sions, and that Canada is a leader in the decarbonization of cement. “Innovators like CarbiCrete are developing clean tech breakthroughs that will have a truly global impact,” stated the Minister, adding, “We are proud to support innovators like CarbiCrete as they deliver environmentally conscious solutions in a growing global market.” NGen’s Chief Executive Officer Jayson Myers stated how pleased he was with the organization’s efforts to support CarbiCrete, and its efforts with partners to create a world- wide standard for carbon-negative concrete manufacturing. “Continued investment in advanced manufacturing scale up will be essential to meet Canada’s ambitious environmental targets and to maintain our position as a world class destina- tion for clean technology,” added Myers. Industrial implementation of CarbiCrete’s advanced manufac- turing process will take place at hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond’s precast facility in Drummondville, Quebec. TOOLLESS RECTANGULAR CONNECTORS FOR 10,000 MATING CYCLES Some industrial applications require frequent mating cycles throughout life, like measuring/controlling drawer-mounted equipment, molding control equipment, and replaceable tools. Since connectors of these applications need to be con- nected and disconnected several times a day, failing to install high-performance connectors with a sufficient mating cycle rating could result in unstable connections with lower reliabil- ity, costing more in the long run. Mencom Corporation is proud to offer new Squich HNM (High Number of Mating) inserts, designed to maximize ease of use while minimizing maintenance downtime. Featuring special contacts with galvanic high-performance gold plating and lubrication, these rectangular inserts allow up to 10,000 mechanical mating cycles when installed in compatible HNM enclosures. The Squich spring clamp technology with actuator buttons provides fast, reliable wiring and high resis- tance to vibration from industrial applications. Standard HNM inserts (RSH) are available in 6, 10, 16, and 24 poles, while high-density versions (RDSH) are available in 9, 18, 27, and 42 poles. High-density versions (RDSH) feature probing points for multimeter measurements on each contact and an additional coding system. Founded in 1987, Mencom Corporation is based in Oakwood, GA, and remains a prominent manufacturer and provider of industrial power, control, signal and networking connector solutions including industrial circular connectors, junction blocks, DIN rail modules, solenoid valve connectors, and more. For more information, visit 7INDUSTRY NEWS LASX AND KARLVILLE LAUNCH CONFIGURE-TO-ORDER EQUIPMENT FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONVERTERS WITH INTEGRATED SLITTER REWINDER To help flexible packaging converters respond quickly to changing consumer demands and customer requirements, flexible packaging leader LasX developed FreshFocus, a new, configure-to-order, laser-based system for creating easy-open, breathable features in packaging films. A high-performance and versatile configure-to-order equip- ment platform, FreshFocus is designed to help flexible packag- ing converters reduce lead time, gain flexibility and agility, and cut costs, according to LasX. “FreshFocus combines our state- of-the art laser technologies into a configure-to-order solution for flexible packaging converters,” said LasX President Ryan Falch in a media release. “It is by far the most superior solution for flexible packaging converters in the market.” LasX has integrated FreshFocus wide-web flexible packaging equipment with Karlville’s Ultra Turret slitter rewinder. Karlville is one of LasX’s OEM partners that specializes in converting and packaging machinery. “Karlville offers two distinct laser platforms with our slitter rewinders: LasX’s highly configurable and high-performance FreshFocus platform and a dedicated, lower budget platform for developing markets. Both use LasX state-of-the-art lasers. The Ultra Turret is our top model for con- verting with non-stop operation. Combining FreshFocus with our Non-Stop Ultra Turret Slitter maximizes production and effi- ciency,” said Raul Matos, Vice President, Sales at Karlville. A FreshFocus system integrated with Karlville’s slitter rewinder has recently been made available at FlexPak Services, LasX’s sister company, for customers to try laser scoring or perforating rolls up to 1.8m (71"). The demo system is also available for con- fidential packaging development and commercial production runs under SQF quality standards. With its new configure-to-order platform, LasX aims to cut delivery time of FreshFocus equipment from 30 weeks, which is typical for high-performance laser systems, to just 20 weeks. FreshFocus, which is sold and serviced worldwide through dealers and manufacturing representatives, is also future-proof, designed so it can be easily upgraded and adapted to future material changes or packaging requirements. “FreshFocus gives you more control to add features with a shorter lead time and can be upgraded with hardware, software, or laser modules without changing the frame. One unit, one system can do it all,” said Juan Carlos Tinoco, General Manager at FlexPak. Contact sales@flexpakservices.com for more information. 8INDUSTRY NEWS SUPERFAST 3D RESIN PRINTING Invented in the early 1980s, the popularity of 3D printing has exploded in recent years thanks to greater availability, lower cost of ownership, and dramatic improvements in technology. Used by industry and hobbyists alike, the technology of 3D printing is virtually limitless, and includes automobile parts, jewelry and accessories, décor, eyeglasses, and even prosthetics. Recently, engineers at the Lausanne, Switzerland-based École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) announced the development of a unique 3D printer. Unlike other printers, the device uses opaque resin, and can make objects in mere seconds. A 3D printer capable of almost instant fabrication that has been in development over the past five years, the EPFL’s device is dif- ferent from conventional 3D printers, which add materials layer- by-layer (additive manufacturing). The device from EPFL uses a volumetric method instead. “We pour the resin into a container and spin it,” explained Christophe Moser, a professor at EPFL’s Laboratory of Applied Photonic Devices (LAPD) on the university’s website. “Then we shine light on the container at different angles, causing the resin to solidify wherever the accumulated energy in the resin exceeds a given level. It’s a very precise method and can produce objects at the same resolution as existing 3D-printing techniques.” And while this volumetric method of 3D printing can create items of practically any shape, researchers decided to test it out by creating a miniature Jedi Master Yoda from Star Wars. Printing the tiny figure took a mere 20 seconds, compared to an estimated 10 minutes using a conventional additive-man- ufacturing process. It is believed that the LAPD printing method can be used to 3D print artificial arteries and other biological materials. A paper by researchers behind the method, “Controlling Light in Scattering Materials for Volumetric Additive Manufacturing,” was published in Advanced Science, and is available at 9Next >