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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.
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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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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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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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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Husky Expands Facilities and Services in India
The company says its expanded presence in India helps clients meet the country’s sustainability mandates — which require 30% recycled plastic content in packaging by 2026 and 60% by 2029.
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Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025
Several awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.
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PLASTICS Considers Impact of EU’s Response to US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The organization plans to analyze further developments and share insights with its members and the broader U.S. plastics industry as more information becomes available.
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Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Fourth Quarter
The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report shows fourth quarter shipments of primary plastics machinery are down 12.0% from the third quarter and down 17.0% compared to the same period in 2023.
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