Plastics Business Magazine features BAP’s 2023 MAPP Innovation Award

At Beaumont, we think differently. As a company committed to innovation, we challenge ourselves to question everything and to never be satisfied with the status quo. This mentality not only positions us to think “outside the box” for our customers’ unique injection molding and simulation challenges but also helps us innovate in-house. Recently, Plastics Business Magazine showcased one of our in-house innovations driven by our Beaumont Advanced Processing team. You can read the article here. …

Case Study: Beaumont’s Role in Bringing SideQuest to Market

Introduction Since 1998, Beaumont has been operating and growing to improve the injection molding industry. From transformative patented technologies like MeltFlipper® to training, production, material characterization, and simulation services provided by unmatched in-house teams, Beaumont has served the industry for over 25 years. While plastics companies, workforces, manufacturers, and OEMs make up the majority of our customers, we also have the opportunity to support startups and individual entrepreneurs in need of plastics knowledge and application. …

BAP Passes ISO 9001 and 13485 Recertification with Full Approval

Beaumont Advanced Processing recently passed our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 recertification audit with unconditional approval. Quality Manager Matt McWilliams says, “The auditors were most impressed with our focus on continuous improvement and the use of our MRP system. The system is customized to enable us to meet our customer needs, while also being able to adapt to the ever-changing requirements of the injection molding industry.” Benefits of these certifications include: ✔️Increased customer trust and …

BAP Exhibiting at Beaumont Booth at NPE2024

Get ready for the Beaumont Family of Companies as we prepare to exhibit at NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida! Join us from May 6th to May 10th at Booth W3389 for a showcase of innovation, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled expertise. Beaumont Technologies, Inc., Beaumont Advanced Processing, Beaumont Development, and the American Injection Molding Institute will all be represented at our Booth, located in the West Hall on level II of the Orange County Convention Center. Our …

Beaumont Preferred Vendor for Autodesk Moldflow Materials

Press Release: ERIE, Pa.– Beaumont and Autodesk have agreed to lease equipment from the Autodesk Moldflow Material Characterization Lab in Australia to Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Material Characterization Lab in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. The leased equipment will be recalibrated, maintained, and operated by Beaumont and will nearly double Beaumont’s ability to provide material characterization that meets Autodesk’s high standards for their global customers. This comes after Autodesk announced the discontinuation of material characterization services through the lab …

How the PvT Test Works

Our next feature in our material characterization test series is the PvT Test. Lab manager Jacob Trott tells us more about the test: “PvT testing is done via the Zoller Gnomix method, also known as the confining fluid method. This device is critical for understanding the Pressure-volume-Temperature relationship which is examined from room temperature all the way up to the processing temperature region, examined through pressure sweeps up to 200MPa. The sample is encapsulated by …

Testimonial: BAP Customer in the Bioprocessing Industry

We appreciate hearing feedback from our customers- it’s what helps BAP better serve the injection molding industry. We received the following testimonial from one of our customers who works at a company serving the biopharmaceutical industry: “Our company develops and manufactures high performance, differentiated bioprocessing and drug delivery components for the biopharmaceutical industry, including bulk and single dose packaging, fluid transfer components, filtration, and separation devices and media, sampling components, and more. We have worked …

Beaumont Celebrates Greg Pierson’s Career and Retirement

Today, Beaumont celebrated Greg Pierson’s career and retirement! Greg is a machinist of 20 years who spent 18 years at Skylon Mold & Machining and joined our team when Beaumont acquired Skylon in 2022. Greg is proud of the experience and knowledge he brought to Beaumont, and we are grateful for all his contributions. We asked him a couple of questions about his career as a machinist: Q: How did your career advance over the …

How the Thermal Conductivity Test Works

Beaumont Advanced Processing offers multiple material characterization tests. Below is a description of our Thermal Conductivity Test provided by lab manager Jacob Trott: We perform thermal conductivity measurements utilizing the transient plane heat source (hot disc) method. The TPS thermal constants analyzer allows us to utilize a very thin, nickel spiral sensor for very precise and sensitive temperature measurements. The polymer melt cell setup is ideal for testing thermoplastic materials. Intimate contact of the sensor …

BAP Renews ISO Cleanroom Certification

Beaumont Advanced Processing has renewed its cleanroom certification for another 12-month period. The cleanroom was tested under the requirements of IEST RP CC0006.3 testing of cleanrooms and was certified to ISO Class 8 requirements. The air system of BAP’s cleanroom meets the requirements of ISO Class 7 regulations. The current cleanroom molding products of BAP require a Class 8 certification, however, knowing that our air system is capable of meeting Class 7 requirements enables us …

Problem Solving the Beaumont Way

At Beaumont, we think differently to find solutions to problems. From day one, our founder John Beaumont didn’t want to just accept the easy button answer, and instead shared his mantra: question everything. From the foundation of the company, the mantra “question everything” has been passed down to each company and their operations. Beaumont Advanced Processing demonstrated this core principle when their team developed an innovative and cost-effective solution that benefits both BAP’s customers and …

Material Lab Manager Jacob Trott Speaks at AMI Plastics Expo

At Beaumont Advanced Processing, our team is dedicated to meeting the needs of the injection molding industry. One way we enjoy sharing our knowledge is through speaking opportunities at industry shows and conferences. Material Characterization Lab Manager Jacob Trott traveled with Director Eric Bowersox and fellow Beaumont staff to Cleveland this week, where he presented at the AMI Plastics World Expos, North America, within the Polymer Testing World Expo. Jacob Trott speaking at the AMI …

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