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Scared Straight on Molding Simulation
Molding simulation is such a vital technology today that many molders couldn’t imagine life without it. But as a “consumer” of such a service, you have to know how to carefully critique the simulation results, which can hide a multitude of shortcuts and compromises that threaten their utility.
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Machine Monitoring Becomes Simpler And More Affordable Than Ever
A new application of an established technology makes production monitoring accessible to any manufacturer, with any type of equipment, and in almost no setup time.
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Finding People Is One Thing – Keeping Them Is Another
Everyone bemoans the difficulty of finding workers. Are you doing enough to hold onto the ones you have?
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First Milk Jug with PCR Coming Soon
Claimed to be a first in the U.S., organic milk in HDPE gallon jugs with 30% PCR are due on market shelves by March.
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New-Generation All-Electric Shuttle Is ‘Industry 4.0-Ready’
Uniloy’s third-generation electric shuttle is designed for versatility and data connectivity.
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Four-Way Collaboration Yields Lighter Pharma Bottles with Better Barrier
Alltrista combined innovations in processing and materials for a competitive launch into a new ´óÏó´«Ã½ sector.
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Foam Molding Simulation Gains Better Bubble-Shrinkage Prediction
Microcellular foam molding simulation improves prediction of cell size and distribution in thin sections, core-back processes.
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Upgraded Low-Pressure Foam Presses With Elevated Bases
Updating low-pressure horizontal foam-molding presses with elevated bases.
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Pactiv Evergreen to Acquire Fabri-Kal
A prominent, family-owned thermoformer with a strong position in renewable packaging is due to be acquired by a global giant.
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Everything’s Going Up—Including Machine Prices
With costs of raw materials, labor, fuel, and shipping going up, machinery prices are following suit.
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Medical Molder Boasts Showpiece Material-Handling System
Flex Manchester is so proud of its new, elaborate drying/conveying system that it greets visitors front and center on their way to view the cleanroom molding floor.
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