Vantedge Medical Appoints Walter Morse as COO

Vantedge Medical has announced the appointment of Walter Morse as chief operating officer.

Morse brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across operations, engineering, and manufacturing in the medical device and consumer products industries. Most recently, he served as interim chief operations officer at Convatec, where he led global manufacturing operations and operational strategy. He began his career as a machinist at Gillette, building the hands-on manufacturing foundation that continues to shape his leadership approach.

Morse joins Vantedge Medical as the company continues to build on its foundation of precision manufacturing, quality, and long-term operational performance. As chief operating officer, Morse will oversee manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and operational excellence across Vantedge Medical.

“Walter is the right leader for Vantedge Medical at this stage in our growth,” said Brian D. King, chairman and CEO of Vantedge Medical. “He brings deep operational experience, a strong track record of leading complex manufacturing organizations, and a hands-on understanding of what it takes to strengthen performance at scale. Just as important, he shares our commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and operational excellence. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale our capabilities and strengthen execution across the business.”

“What stands out to me about Vantedge Medical is the strength of the team, the depth of manufacturing experience across the organization, and the pride people take in their work,” said Morse. “I am excited to join a company with such a strong foundation in craftsmanship and precision. My priorities as COO are to support the team, strengthen operational excellence across the business, and help build the systems, alignment, and execution needed for Vantedge’s next phase of growth.” 

Source: Vantedge Medical

FAULHABER Expands its GPT Family with 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN

FAULHABER expands its successful GPT family with two new high-performance models that stand out for their exceptionally quiet operation: the 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN. These gearheads have been specifically designed for applications where noise reduction is crucial: such as in laboratories, optical devices, medical equipment, or testing and measuring systems.

Like all models in the GPT series, the new Low Noise variants combine high torque with a compact design and proven reliability. They deliver up to 2.2 Nm and 8 Nm respectively for the 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN in intermittent operation and can manage occasional random peak torques of up to 4 Nm and 12 Nm. Thanks to their optimized design and an input stage with plastic gears, the 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN operate with extremely low noise, without compromising performance, robustness or durability. Compared to the standard version, the low noise variants are able to reduce noise by up to 10 dB.

Robust for Demanding Conditions

The stainless-steel housing provides reliable protection even in challenging environments. The gearheads are rated for a wide temperature range from -30 °C to +110 °C and maintain their high efficiency even during frequent or sudden load changes. This makes them ideal companions for high-torque motors.

The new Low Noise models impress not only with their technical performance but also with an excellent price-performance ratio. Users benefit from the proven GPT technology, now enhanced with a noise-optimized solution for sensitive environments.

Source: FAULHABER

ThermoFab Rebrands as Innova Engineered Plastics

ThermoFab announces its new name: Innova Engineered Plastics, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s innovation, expanded capabilities, and focused vision as the full-service enclosure provider of choice for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

The word “Innova” is derived from innovation—a value that drives the company’s approach to design, engineer, and manufacture industry-leading enclosures. Paired with “Engineered Plastics,” it underscores the company’s deep technical expertise and engineering-driven approach to plastics manufacturing—to deliver high-quality plastic enclosure and related consumable solutions with precision, speed, and reliability.

The rebrand marks Innova’s evolution into a comprehensive plastics manufacturing partner with low-to-high volume production capabilities across multiple locations—an innovation and design center in Shirley, MA, and a high-capacity production facility in Mexicali, Mexico. Innova offers a broad suite of services such as thermoforming, injection molding, reaction injection molding (RIM), cast urethane, rapid prototyping, finishing and assembly services, and mold tool transfers—all under one roof.

“We’ve grown significantly in our capabilities, capacity, and customer base,” said Mark Rauenzahn, CEO of Innova Engineered Plastics. “Our new name better represents who we are today and where we’re headed—an innovation-driven partner delivering end-to-end plastic enclosure solutions for highly regulated industries.”

Source: ThermoFab

ThermoFab Appoints Evan Hagen as Business Development Manager

ThermoFab has announced the appointment of Evan Hagen as Business Development Manager. In this role, Mr. Hagen will drive new business development initiatives while supporting customers with timely, solution-oriented quotes—ensuring technical alignment from initial concept through full production.

Mr. Hagen brings over 10 years of engineering experience and 5 years in commercially oriented roles, combining extensive technical expertise with strong business acumen. Most recently, he served as Business Development Manager at Charter Medical, where he led commercial efforts across key strategic and growth accounts within the cell and gene therapy market. In this capacity, he managed cross-functional relationships with supply chain, engineering, and R&D teams to position high-performance single-use solutions.

His background also includes key roles in field application support, market research, and process engineering for bioprocess and medical applications. At Cook Regentec, he led cryogenic process engineering and was instrumental in launching a biologic product within a compressed 9-month timeline. Mr. Hagen has also contributed strategic insights to emerging startups through Purdue Foundry, supporting innovation commercialization efforts.

Mr. Hagen holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and an MBA with a concentration in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, both from Purdue University.

“We’re excited to welcome Evan Hagen to the ThermoFab team,” said Mark Rauenzahn, CEO of Producto. “Evan brings a unique combination of engineering expertise and commercial insight that aligns perfectly with our customer-focused approach and will strengthen our ability to serve customers in high-growth sectors.”

Mr. Hagen states, “I’m thrilled to join ThermoFab and contribute to its continued growth. I look forward to working with the team to expand our impact in the medical and industrial markets by building strong relationships and delivering smart, efficient solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs.”

Source: ThermoFab 

ThermoFab Appoints Jeffrey Goble to its Advisory Board

ThermoFab has announced the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Goble to its Board of Advisors, effective immediately. “We are delighted to welcome Jeff to the Advisory Board,” said Adam Cook, Non-Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Culper Capital Partners. “Jeff brings an exceptional track record of building and scaling global MedTech manufacturing platforms. His industry knowledge, visionary leadership, and impressive history of founding and growing successful companies in the medical device space make him a tremendous asset to ThermoFab’s continued growth. Our CEO Mark Rauenzahn, Board Member Declan Smyth (Med Device Executive) and Board Member Dean Schauer (CEO & President Confluent Medical Technologies), all are leaders with deep roots in the medical device space. I’m personally excited to see this team drive the next phase of our journey.”

Mr. Goble is a founder and current President & CEO of Arterex, a diversified global contract development and manufacturing organization serving leading MedTech OEMs and innovators. With 13 facilities across five countries and four continents, Arterex is a major player in the medical technology manufacturing space. Prior to Arterex, Mr. Goble was a founder and served as President & CEO of Providien, LLC, a diversified manufacturer of medical devices and outsourced manufacturing services for the life sciences industry, which was acquired by Carlisle Companies in 2019. He also held executive leadership positions at Medegen, Inc., where he led the company through a successful acquisition to CareFusion in 2010.

“I’m honored to join ThermoFab’s Advisory Board,” said Mr. Goble. “ThermoFab is well positioned for continued growth. I’m excited to contribute to the next phase of ThermoFab’s future alongside Adam, Declan, and the rest of the leadership team.”

Source: ThermoFab

The Producto Group Appoints Alyson Trust as Chief Financial Officer

The Producto Group has announced the appointment of Alyson Trust as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. In her role, Mrs. Trust will be responsible for The Producto Group’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to drive growth, optimize operations, and ensure long-term financial stability. Alyson brings over 20 years of extensive financial and operational leadership experience in both private and public sectors. She is known for optimizing financial operations, driving revenue growth, and implementing strategic financial models that provide critical insights for executive decision-making.

Prior to joining The Producto Group, Alyson served as Vice President of Finance and Acting CFO at Duchateau, where she led treasury management, risk mitigation, and financial strategy across multiple subsidiaries. She implemented robust cash flow models, streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes, and executed cost-saving initiatives that enhanced profitability and operational efficiency. Previously, as Vice President of Finance and Controller at JBT Inc., she managed financial reporting, developed 10-year capital expenditure models, and restructured corporate debt to improve financial health. Her background also includes financial analysis and business strategy roles at Accenture, where she spearheaded operational improvements for major clients.

Alyson holds an MBA with a dual emphasis in Finance and International Business from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Rhode Island. She has also completed international studies in Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, and Dubai, adding a global perspective to her financial expertise.

“We are excited to welcome Alyson Trust to the Producto team,” said Mark Rauenzahn, CEO of Producto. “Her extensive experience in financial strategy, operational efficiency, and risk management will be instrumental as we continue to grow and enhance our financial operations.”

Alyson shared, “I am thrilled to join The Producto Group and contribute to its ongoing success. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive financial growth, optimize operations, and support the company’s strategic initiatives.”

Source: The Producto Group

Novanta to Showcase Innovative K2 Platform at LogiMAT Warehouse Automation Tradeshow

Celera Motion has announced its participation in the LogiMAT Warehouse Automation Tradeshow at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event will take place from March 11 to 13, 2025. The Novanta booth will be located in Hall 8 / Stand 8A25.

At this year’s tradeshow, Celera Motion will be showcasing its groundbreaking K2 platform, designed to deliver precision, performance, and safety for automated warehouses. The K2 platform is engineered to optimize system architecture with its dual-axis, dual-channel design, making it highly efficient for various configurations of differential drive wheels and steering axes in mobile robots.

Key Features of K2 include:

  • Dual-Axis, Dual-Channel Design: This extremely/highly compact controller optimizes system architecture, enhancing efficiency for different configurations of differential drive wheels and steering axes.
  • Safety: The K2 platform features high safety levels and includes functions such as STO, SBC, FSoE, SS1, SS2 and a plethora of additional advanced safety functions all certified at SIL3 PLe CAT3 levels.
  • Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of mobile robots, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
  • Enhanced Performance: The unique controller ensures precise and smooth motion control, crucial for the accurate navigation and operation of mobile robots.
  • System Integration: Addresses the requirements of different drive and steering configurations, making it adaptable for most mobile robotic applications.

“We are thrilled to present K2 at LogiMAT 2025,” said Marc Vilia, Vice President of Strategy & Global Business Development. “Our innovative technology is designed to meet the evolving needs of automated warehouses, providing unmatched precision, performance and safety. We look forward to engaging with industry professionals and demonstrating how our solutions can enhance warehouse automation operations.”

Pre-Order Now Available: The K2 platform is now available for pre-order, allowing customers to secure this advanced technology ahead of its official release.

Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to discuss how this and other motion control can be integrated into various warehouse automation systems to improve efficiency, productivity and safety.

Visit the team at Hall 8 / Stand 8A25 to speak with one of our expert engineers, or visit https://ingeniamc.com/

Source: Celera Motion

Alva Industries Appoints Reinhard Mauerschitz as Global Sales Director

Alva Industries has announced the appointment of Reinhard Mauerschitz, MSc, as Global Sales Director, expanding the company’s commercial team to support its scaling strategy.

Reinhard brings over two decades of expertise in motion control, specializing in complex direct-driven motion stages, including torque and linear motors for high-precision applications. With master’s degrees in both mechanical engineering and economics, he has a deep understanding of introducing high-performance products to demanding industries while providing comprehensive customer support for scalable solutions.

“All of my interactions with the Alva team, combined with their outstanding manufacturing technology, made it clear that SlimTorq™ is a game-changer across multiple industries,” said Reinhard Mauerschitz. “Alva’s unique FiberPrinting™ process enables the highest copper fill factor, resulting in unmatched torque density and peak performance.”

In this role, Reinhard will drive Alva’s commercial expansion, strengthening its sales network and fostering partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and sales partners worldwide. His primary objective is to accelerate the adoption of Alva’s SlimTorq™ motors through deep collaborations and open-minded approaches.

“Reinhard’s extensive experience and industry expertise make him a perfect fit for Alva’s next growth phase,” said Nicolas Giraudo, CCO of Alva. “His ability to drive product adoption in demanding markets, combined with his customer-centric approach, will be instrumental in scaling our commercial efforts. We are excited to have him on board.”

Source: Alva Industries

ThermoFab Mexicali Appoints Leoncio Estrella as General Manager

ThermoFab has announced the appointment of Leoncio (Leo) Estrella, General Manager of ThermoFab Mexicali, effective immediately. In his role, Mr. Estrella will oversee the facility’s overall operations, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, while ensuring operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth. With over 20 years of experience in operations and engineering, he will drive continuous improvement with his expertise in Lean initiatives and Kaizen events, maintain high safety standards, and support the company’s goals of delivering exceptional products for our customers. His leadership and expertise will make him an invaluable asset to ThermoFab Mexicali.

Estrella most recently served as the VSM Fabrication Manager at EWS Legrand in Tijuana Mexico. In this role, he oversaw molding and stamping operations across 52 machines to supply assembly areas, managing 2,140 part numbers, 500 molds, and 210 dies. In addition, he led initiatives in quality, safety, cost reduction, and Lean improvements, achieving $1.2M in annual savings and enhanced operational efficiency. Previously, as Plant Manager at Pexco LLC, a plastics extrusion company for industrial and medical parts, Leo led a $70M operation, achieving 99.5% on-time delivery, 41% EBITDA growth, ISO 13485:2016 certification and zero workplace accidents.

“We’re thrilled to have Leo Estrella join the ThermoFab team,” said Mark Rauenzahn, CEO of Producto. “Leo’s extensive experience in operations, quality, and leadership makes him the perfect fit to drive ThermoFab Mexicali’s growth. His hands-on approach and track record of delivering results will help us continue to exceed expectations for our customers and team.”

“I am excited to join the ThermoFab team,” said Leo Estrella. “I look forward to working with the team to enhance efficiency, exceed customer expectations, and foster a collaborative work environment that drives innovation and continuous improvement.”

Source: ThermoFab