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BIG DAISHOWA’s Michael Herman Promoted to Vice President Sales

BIG DAISHOWA Inc. announces Michael Herman has been promoted to Vice President Sales. In this role Herman oversees the BIG DAISHOWA sales team, and supports the company’s distribution network and machine tool builders throughout North America.

“Mike’s dedication and extensive knowledge of the industry has been an invaluable asset in growing the company. The role of Vice President Sales is an expansion of the work Mike has already accomplished,” says BIG DAISHOWA President/COO, Jack Burley.

“In this role, I look forward to continuing supporting manufacturing and sharing my knowledge to help companies not only reach, but surpass their productivity goals,” says Herman.

Herman brings 40 years of experience to this role, including 10 years at BIG DAISHOWA Inc. (formerly BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc.). During his tenure at the company, Mike has continued to build and develop relationships with the sales team, distribution and business partners, with a personal commitment of promoting a higher performance guarantee.

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JMP Opens New Automation and Robotics Production Facility in Northwest Arkansas

JMP Solutions recently announced that construction is complete on its new state-of-the-art Automation & Robotics facility in Northwest Arkansas and that it is open for business. The 20,000-square-foot manufacturing and integration space will provide world-class automation and robotics solutions to the region and create approximately 140 jobs in the next five years. The new facility opened for business on March 1, 2022.

With the new facility, the automation systems integrator provides U.S. customers greater access to its intelligent automation and robotics services and can more easily serve its growing roster of core customers in the region. In addition to automation and robotics integration, the company’s offerings also include material handling, automated guided vehicles, and controls systems integration. The facility further positions JMP as a global leader in the growing $500 billion automation market.

“We’re energized by the growth that we’ve experienced and the opportunity that it has afforded us to move forward with this new facility,” said Ray English, commercial leader of JMP’s Automation & Robotics Division in Arkansas. “This investment in Northwest Arkansas not only allows us to better serve our existing customers in this area, but it also gives other potential customers in the U.S. easier access to the automation services JMP provides.”

Many manufacturing and process industries continue to experience staffing and labor related challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the pandemic. These challenges have introduced safety and sustainability concerns and presented opportunities for automated solutions to stabilize manufacturing operations. This announcement by JMP demonstrates its commitment to continued growth in addressing these challenges head-on through increased capacity and capabilities across a continually expanding footprint.

In addition to expanding its reach and providing greater access to its customers, the new facility is positioned to provide unique, ongoing skills development, technology

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JMP New Automation and Robotics Production Facility. training and continuing education to better recruit and maintain high-quality talent for the area. “JMP Solutions is a values-oriented and people-centric company,” said Mark Fulmer, who was recently appointed director of operations for the new Arkansas facility. “We look forward to partnering with local universities and trade schools to attract the best new talent, and we are wholly committed to providing an enriching work experience for the entire team.”

JMP’s close relationships and partnerships with industry leaders in the region, along with the proximity of the University of Arkansas and other premiere vocational and technical schools, will make Northwest Arkansas a top training and development sphere for the next generation of automation innovators.

Based in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, JMP’s new facility is the latest addition to a thriving economic region with enterprise-class businesses and an unparalleled quality of life. Fayetteville is Arkansas’ second-largest city and was named among the country’s top five places to live in 2021 by U.S. News Best Places to Live. It is also home to the University of Arkansas, the state’s largest university. In 2021, DegreeChoices ranked the school 13th among universities with the most graduates working for Fortune 500 companies, and Gartner rated the university’s supply chain management program at the Sam M. Walton College of Business as the best program of its kind in the country.

Northwest Arkansas and the Ozark Mountains are home to a wide range of natural attractions, offering an array of outdoor activities that range from cycling, backpacking and hiking to spelunking and boating. Class 4 rapid kayaking and Bull Shoals Lake, with 94,000 acres of water and 1,050 miles of shoreline, are within easy driving distance of JMP’s new 50-acre campus.

In August 2021, JMP was acquired by Crestview Partners, a leading private equity firm. The move was the first of many that Crestview anticipates will build a global market-leader presence in intelligent, automated industrial manufacturing with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

New Group to Drive Innovation in 3D Printing Industries

Chevy Chase, MD (April 8, 2022) The Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA) announces its formal launch as an organization dedicated to the advancement of research and technology in the 3D printing industry. PAMA is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and RadTech, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing ultraviolet and electron beam technology.

The field of photopolymer additive manufacturing spans several technologies, including stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), liquid crystal display (LCD), and binder jet 3D-printing techniques. These techniques are currently widely used in manufacturing consumer products such as dentistry, jewelry, eyewear and sporting equipment. They also hold great promise for applications in personalized medicine, including 3D printing of tissue scaffolds and bone grafts, and for manufacturing in space.

“PAMA’s overarching goal is to better connect the industrial photopolymer supply chain with end user experiences in 3D printing,” says David Walker, Chair of the PAMA Executive Advisory Board and Co-Founder of Azul 3D. “In a widely diversified market, the language we use to describe our technology matters. Our industry's terminology and protocols are not yet well aligned or agreed upon, making it nearly impossible

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PAMA already has commitments from critical institutions and end-users and is now accepting new members.

“PAMA will help drive innovation in this critical manufacturing sector by supporting the development of standards and protocols and by providing a forum where members can share research and best practices,” says Dianne Poster, a research chemist and senior advisor at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

Jeffrey Brown Joins Unilog as VP of Engineering Tenured technology leader brings acuity and creativity to his new role at Unilog

Unilog announced Jeffrey Brown has been appointed Vice President of Engineering. As a leading provider of powerful, affordable eCommerce solutions for midmarket businesses, Unilog is excited to have Brown lead their Engineering team as they continue to evolve and expand their digital technology offerings. "Jeffrey is a well-respected technical leader who has a deep understanding of cloud computing," said Suchit Bachalli, Unilog CEO. "What sets him apart is his creative approach to solving real-world problems. I know he will make a significant contribution to our company and help us take our content and commerce platforms to the next level."

Brown spent the last 24 years building a formidable career at Infor where he was responsible for the overall architecture of their SX.e ERP and its subsequent move to the multi-tenant cloud solution, CloudSuite Distribution. Holding various architect, administrator, and managerial roles, Brown's most recent position at Infor was Director of Development. "I love technology and all the challenges that come with it," stated Brown. "I'm thrilled to join Unilog because we share the same passion for disruptive technology, good software design, and customer-driven user experiences."

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