The future is always now: Updating your technology for max efficiency at lower costs

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Many manufacturing companies faced the unavoidable toll of a worldwide pandemic in 2020. Fortunately, just over a year later, manufacturing is on the rebound – and it’s rebounding fast. Even with production increasing, manufacturers should focus on maximum uptime, increasing efficiency while staying within budget. Keeping a plant’s technology updated is one way to increase efficiency and reduce bottom lines. …

Increased Production of N95 Masks Leads to Higher Demand for Printing

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Before the pandemic hit in March of 2020, the U.S. was buying around 50 million N95 masks per year. Fast forward to the onset of the COVID-19 crisis and it’s no surprise that the nation’s consumption of N95 masks increased significantly. During a 90-day peak-use period, demand for those masks jumped to a record 140 million. As the pandemic continues, …

Is downtime a concern when starting a new plant? It doesn’t have to be.

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At the start of a new mill or plant, the maintenance department is often the most burdened in the process. They’re tasked with ensuring that all equipment is running smoothly and safely, and that costs are kept low. But because equipment is often brand new and hasn’t been used yet, maintenance crews may have little training or preparedness for what …

The Importance of Single-Use Plastic During COVID-19

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, single-use plastic has become more important than ever. It not only makes up a large part of the medical equipment hospitals use, it also helps protect doctors, nurses, medical staff, and patients. From ventilators to IV bags, to gloves, masks, and hospital gowns, single-use plastic products can be the difference between life and death for many. …

An Optimistic Outlook for the Aluminum Industry Post Covid

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COVID-19 has proved to be a pivotal moment for all manufacturers across the world and industries everywhere have had to adapt to evolving customer expectations. For the aluminum industry in particular, an emphasis on ESG performance has pushed the industry into a new growth phase. Customers are demanding responsibly sourced steel that has minimal impact on the environment, and because …