Jim Ruder

Jim Ruder is a senior vice president and the general manager of plastics at 3D Systems Corporation, 333 Three D Systems Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29730, 803-326-3900, www.3dsystems.com. 3D Systems is the parent company of Quickparts.

Articles by Jim Ruder

Wind of Change May Reroute the Future of Electric Cars

Reduced gas spending and environmental impact are big with electric cars. But instead of refilling, the need to pull over for recharging has still limited them. What if that changed? Take a closer look at a new concept that is pushing the limits of what is known today.

Industry News

Bossard Group, Doug Jones, fastening and assembly technology, IMTS 2024, Smart Factory Assembly, Eric Barfels, Bossard’s Smart Bin technology and ARIMS system

Bossard Brings Industry 5.0 Fastening Technology to IMTS 2024

Bossard will demonstrate its Ultrasonic Measuring Equipment and Junker’s Vibration Testing Machine.

FABTECH 2024, American Welding Society, Lawrence Bower, ArcJunkies Podcast, AWS Foundation, Jason Becker, Matt Bartles, AWS Individual Members, AWS Corporate Members, AWS Supporting Company Members, AWS Student Members, AWS Early Career Members, AWS Sustaining Company Standards eLibrary

American Welding Society Announces FABTECH 2024 Events and Show Specials

This year’s theme, “Innovation. Inspiration. Impact,” highlights AWS’ dedication to connecting, collaborating, and shaping the future of the welding industry.

HEIDENHAIN, IMTS, Student Summit, TNC7 control, StateMonitor software, HEIDENHAIN Digital Shop Floor, VT 122 measuring camera, tool presetting, KCI 120 Dplus encoders, inspection, Acu-Rite Solutions, LC and LB linear encoders, RCN and ECA angle encoders

HEIDENHAIN at IMTS 2024: Innovations for Digital Manufacturing Start Here

HEIDENHAIN is set to showcase its latest innovations in digital manufacturing at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024, from September 9-14 in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to explore HEIDENHAIN’s cutting-edge solutions at booth #339440 in the South Building,…

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Lithuania as EU’s springboard for investment: from Musk’s projects to the automotive and agribusiness industries

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single market for goods and services with around half a billion consumers. Investors are familiar with the older Western democracies, but the countries that have joined the EU relatively recently also have something to offer. Lithuania is particularly active in the geographical centre of Europe, and is competing for investments, both in relation to Elon Musk’s projects and for completely new greenfield projects, for which it is offering preferential tax conditions.

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single...