Angela Osborne Managing Editor

Angela Osborne is the managing editor of Additive Manufacturing magazine and Plastics Technology magazine. She has a background in the manufacturing industry from her stint as managing editor of a trade industry publication for UV and EB finishing technologies, and from her work as a communications specialist for Ford Motor Company as well as providing communications for a variety of manufacturing clients. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University and has an extensive background in other communications, including news reporting, public relations, community relations, social media and marketing.

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Women in Plastics Event Debuts at K 2025 Oct. 12 in Düsseldorf

The “Women in Plastics” event will debut at K 2025 on Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., where participants will have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and build valuable networks.

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RJG Adds iMFLUX Technology to Injection Molding Offerings

RJG Inc. will supply and support iMFLUX’s pre-engineering, installation and service for all hardware and software components.

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Hot Runners

Integrated RFID Technology Offers Smart Connectivity for Hot Runner Systems

Intelligent tool networking with integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology maximizes toolmaking efficiencies with seamless mold identification, instant access to critical data and streamlined spare part ordering.

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Fictiv in Financial Agreement to Join Misumi

Fictiv is joining Misumi to accelerate the building its global manufacturing platform for engineering and supply chain organizations to make manufacturing and supply chain capabilities easier, more accessible and more intelligent.

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End Ring Valve Gate Optimizes Multicavity Application Injection Molding

The EYEgate HRS features a specially designed pin guide system engineered to ensure permanent pin-gate alignment to significantly enhance the end ring’s durability.

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Core Pins and Plugs Expedite Mold Venting

Molder’s World’s Vortex core pins or plugs provide a location-specific method for venting gas.

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Mold Maintenance

Expanded Air Poppet Valve Series Supports Molded Part Ejection

CUMSA expands Air Poppet Valve series with a smaller size dimension and a first-time size offering in inches.

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Portable, Handheld CMM Enables Simplified Dimensional Measurement, 3D Scanning of Large Parts

Eastec 2025: Keyence’s WM-6000 provides full CMM and CAD capabilities, enabling 3D/GD&T measurements, contour profile checks, CAD comparison and reverse-engineering.

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Mold Simulation

Software Suite Creates Integrated Workflows for Optimizing Moldmaking

Eastec 2025: The HxGN Mould and Die Suite includes VISI, WORNC, NCSIMUL and datanomix tools to provide an integrated workflow from design/engineering to manufacturing and automation.

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Alarm System Monitors Moldmaking Equipment for Leaking Molten Plastic

Plastixs’ Airtect LA502 Dual Plastic Leak Alarm System monitors moldmaking equipment for plastic leaks to help prevent significant damage caused by leaks in either molding machines and hot runner molds.

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Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds

When tied to the machine control, Burger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.

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Tooling

Cooling System Saves Energy Directly In The Mold

Hasco’s Cooling Tornado offers simplified installation and quick retrofits, and also enables customized shortening, further supporting uncomplicated installation on existing systems.

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