In the intricate landscape of POC and clinical diagnostics, reliable specimen collection is the starting point of assay accuracy. While cellulose, glass fiber, nitrocellulose, or fibrous media have traditionally been used in diagnostic specimen collection for diagnostics, sintered plastics often offer more precise control, durability, and customization for certain requirements. Consider the following:

Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status for heat treating and brazing--an honor awarded only to organizations that consistently demonstrate the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance. With this achievement, every Solar Atmospheres location nationwide now holds Nadcap merit status.

The overall success of your business depends on the reliability of every single piece of machinery in your application. Servicing industrial air compressors regularly is vital. Read how ESA can help you with a preventative maintenance plan that's right for your operations.

When businesses search for a reliable asset-based 3PL near major U.S. ports and distribution hubs, Premier Logistics stands out as a financially secure logistics partner with nationwide reach. We provide comprehensive warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, port logistics, FTZ services, and transportation solutions from strategically located facilities across the United States.

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals has announced several strategic leadership appointments within its Wire Group. Mike Geiger has been promoted to Vice President, Wire Group, Dan Burns has been promoted to General Manager of Ulbrich Shaped Wire, and Dan Day has been promoted to General Manager of Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products. All appointments are effective immediately and include planned transition periods.

When companies invest in commercial photography, they need images that present their products, facilities, and teams clearly and professionally. Mallin Photography helps businesses achieve that goal by delivering reliable, high-quality commercial images that support marketing and sales efforts. Based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, Mallin Photography specializes in commercial, advertising, industrial, corporate, product, catalog, architectural, hospitality, and food photography. The studio serves clients throughout the Southeast and is known for being easy to work with while meeting short deadlines.

The global wire & cable sector is undergoing a structural shift driven by electrification, automation, Industry 5.0, and data-center expansion. As cable designs move toward higher bandwidth, greater power density, higher temperatures, and smaller geometries, material selection is becoming a mission-critical engineering decision.

A-1 Industries, a technology-driven manufacturer of structural building solutions, is gaining recognition for its leadership in addressing affordable housing needs across Georgia and the Southeast. The company was recently included in the December edition of Georgia Trend, which examined the growing demand for attainable housing in Southwest Georgia and explored innovative approaches helping communities meet that need.

Process equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, Bristol, PA has introduced its latest Vibratory Feeder Dosing System. Integrating weighing, feeding, and dosing in a single, compact unit, the new VFD 100 gently and continuously feeds powders, pellets, granules, and other free-flowing bulk materials into mixers, extruders, and other equipment in volumetric feeding, and may be quickly adjusted to automatically weigh and dose the materials in precise amounts via loss-in-weight (LIW) feeding.

At Tamarack Industries, we keep things simple: make good parts, communicate clearly, and deliver on time. Everything we build comes out of our Yakima, Washington facility, where our plastics team handles projects of various shapes and sizes. Whether you're starting with a brand-new idea or you already have tooling ready to run, we're set up to help you get the parts or packaging you need under one roof.

In today's fast-paced manufacturing industry, effective communication is critical to success. The right print materials, including brochures, catalogs, data sheets, and more, convey your brand's story, showcase your products, and connect with potential customers. These tangible tools not only enhance your marketing efforts but also strengthen brand credibility and trust. Whether your goal is to educate, persuade, or highlight your company's expertise, understanding which printed materials matter most is key. This guide explores why print marketing remains vital for manufacturers, the most useful types of materials to produce, and design tips to make your print strategy more impactful.

Steel coil is far more than a convenient way to package metal. It's the foundation of precision manufacturing, advanced engineering, and modern product innovation. Rolled, slit, and finished to tight standards, coil enables efficient production lines and transforms raw alloy into everything from medical devices to automotive and architectural components. But what exactly is steel coil, how is it made, and why is it so vital to today's manufacturing landscape?

Franklin Precision Castings (FPC) celebrates 40 years of manufacturing precision investment castings. Since 1985, FPC has grown from a supplier of glass mold components into serving the pumps and valves, steel, oil and gas, food processing, and defense industries.

Solar Atmospheres is proud to announce the installation and commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Greenville, South Carolina facility. Manufactured by sister company Solar Manufacturing, this state-of-the-art horizontal vacuum furnace features a working zone measuring 48 inches wide by 48 inches high by 96 inches deep and can process loads up to 12,000 pounds.

Henry Repeating Arms today announced the release of the SPD CRUSR Rifle, a collaborative project between Henry's Special Products Division (SPD) and Field Ethos. The ultralight lever action is designed to shrug off the elements with a best-in-class feature set tailored to professional guides, backcountry outfitters, and hunters who push their expeditions deep into the world's most unforgiving places.

In March 2024, a powerful tornado tore through a small Ohio community, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the affected businesses was A&H Hose, a trusted national supplier of hoses and fittings. The storm devastated their manufacturing facility, destroying the second floor and shifting the concrete block walls--a tough hit for a company built on hands-on service and hard work.

Manufacturing identification products like data plates and name plates for heavy machinery, along with utility pole tags for electric utilities, cable markers for telecoms, and "Do-Not-Dig" signs for pipeline companies, Tech Products, Inc of Staten Island, NY has turned 77 years old.

In the world of industrial and maritime maintenance, precision and productivity go hand in hand. Every moment counts, especially when machinery downtime translates directly to lost revenue. Whether it's aligning a motor in a manufacturing facility or repairing equipment offshore, technicians know that accuracy is essential.

When it comes to industrial equipment, resilience and reliability are essential. Yates Cylinders understands this, offering a comprehensive line of custom-built welded hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders designed to tackle the demanding requirements of various industries.

Cyclonaire, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of pneumatic conveying equipment, is proud to announce a new partnership with Western Process Equipment (WPE) as part of its expanding Manufacturer's Representative network. This collaboration strengthens Cyclonaire's presence across western Canada and enhances its ability to deliver customer-driven solutions with local expertise and support.

Braddock Metallurgical has been honored with the 2025 Master Craftsman Award, also known as the Commercial Heat Treater of the Year, presented by Heat Treat Today in cooperation with the Metal Treating Institute (MTI). This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to a company that demonstrates outstanding performance in quality, environmental stewardship, community involvement, and industry leadership.

Exhaust system performance depends on efficient flow path definition, component durability, material and design precision, and ideal silencer integration, which, in turn, optimizes flow losses and noise attenuation. When comparing absorptive silencer types, parallel baffles, concentric baffles, and acoustic BAR arrays, all offer advantages in turbine exhaust noise control and long-term reliability.

Las Vegas Container (LVC), a division of Neway Packaging Corp, proudly announces the expansion of its state-of-the-art corrugated box manufacturing plant in Las Vegas, Nevada--strategically designed to support the fast-paced needs of the third-party logistics (3PL) and fulfillment industries.

Investing in an industrial air compressor for your factory is a significant purchase. With a high up-front cost, you want to ensure you keep your compressor working properly for as long as possible. Part of keeping equipment functioning at peak levels is creating and performing routine maintenance tasks. Learn how ESA can help you establish an effective schedule.

Komatsu is pleased to announce a strategic technology collaboration with Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based company at the forefront of vehicle intelligence. This collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge technologies and real-time adaptability to Komatsu's next generation mining equipment, helping customers boost productivity, reduce downtime and operate with greater precision and efficiency.

Transferring powders and other bulk materials from floor level up and in to a hopper, feeder, mixer, reactor, or other destination ranks among the most common material transfer applications. Yet selecting the ideal conveyor from the wide variety of options while under pressure to prioritize throughput, dust control, contamination prevention, ease of use, safety, and cost confounds even the most experienced process engineers, according to Dominick Fortuna, president of pneumatic vacuum conveying equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA.

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals is proud to announce that Ulbrich of Illinois has achieved certification to IATF 16949:2016, the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems in the automotive sector. The certification was officially awarded on August 25, 2025, following a rigorous audit process.

Honestly, the pace of change these days can almost be called lightspeed. By the time you process one change, who knows how many others have already occurred? There is one way to combat this warp-speed environment: adaptability. You need it in your company, your projects, and your supply chain. To make your supply chain agile, you need to ask yourself one major question: How has your data collection been going? If the answer is subpar, then add it to the top of your to-do list. The best part is that you don't have to do it alone. Here are suggestions on getting started.

Learn more about the Industrial Technology Validation (ITV) Program, designed to close the gap between "great ideas" and "real-world success." Through the partnership of technology developers and industrial host sites, this program makes it possible to test and measure new technologies in action. Independent experts then analyze the results, which are shared publicly so other companies can see what works. This helps reduce risk, build confidence, and speed up the adoption of innovative tools that can make a big difference across industries.

Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. ("A-1"), the leading manufacturer of structural building components in the Southeastern United States, proudly celebrates its 48th anniversary. Founded in 1977 as A-1 Roof Truss, a small truss operation in Riviera Beach, Florida, the Company has since evolved into one of the most progressive and technology-driven firms in the building components industry.