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McLean, Va. (April 9, 2024) — Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024. This was a 2.1% increase from January 2024 but a 26.5% decline from February 2023. Year-to-date orders reached $679.6 million, a decline of 16.9% from the first two months of 2023.

L&L Special Furnace Co. (https://llfurnace.com/) has delivered its QDD29 electric dual-chamber box furnace to a Midwest-based equipment provider. This furnace is destined for a snap-on tools distributor's production facility, where it will support tool and die operations within the production line.

NN, Inc. has appointed Jeff Tritapoe as its new Vice President of Global Operations, effective April 10, 2024. With over three decades of experience in manufacturing, operations, and business transformation, Tritapoe brings a wealth of expertise to NN, Inc., (https://www.nninc.com/) a global diversified industrial company specializing in high-precision components and assemblies.

For half a century, ANCA has been at the forefront of industrial advancement through the innovation of precision cutting tools. Rooted in a blend of familial values, fulfillment and a deep-seated passion for technology, ANCA has established itself as a big player in the specialized realm of CNC tool and cutter grinders.

Hamilton Caster has announced the expansion of its Nylast wheel line, now available in sizes up to 24 inches in diameter. This upgrade triples the load capacity of the series, said to enhance performance for heavy manufacturing industries. Hamilton Nylast wheels are crafted from solid-cast high-performance nylon.

Formulated with finely divided particles of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), Hamilton’s Nylast material enhances load-bearing capability while maintaining nylon's inherent impact resistance.

Power Team, a brand of SPX FLOW, has released its latest pump series designed to meet a variety of applications where portability is a must. The new PB43 Series Hydraulic Battery-Powered Pump offers a high flow, long battery life and a wide range of valve configurations.

Michelin Inflatable Solutions and ALUULA Composites Inc. (TSXV: AUUA) have joined forces in a collaborative research and development endeavor. The partnership aims to advance the utilization of environmentally sustainable composite materials in construction projects.

Kistler has unveiled the ICAM-B, a new all-purpose charge amplifier designed to cater to a wide array of applications, thanks to its innovative blend of analog signal routing and integrated digital data transmission. This device is tailored for seamless integration with piezoelectric sensors, offering users an intuitive web interface, extensive signal conditioning features and diverse IIoT connectivity options.

Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD), a player in additive manufacturing technology for critical metal parts, has unveiled Flow Developer, an addition to the company’s Flow print preparation software. This new offering offers users transparency and control over the parameters employed in the 3D printing process, bridging the gap between traditional methods and Velo3D's integrated solution.