Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

Multicomponent

Rogan Corp. at 80: Growing in Medical, LSR, Two-Shot Molding

Bondable TPEs and LSRs support growth in two-shot molding for medical and other markets.

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Liquid Composites Molding Progresses at BMW and VW

With lightweighting and fuel efficiency as drivers, two German automakers pursue alternative technologies for structural parts.

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Toshiba Opens Service Center in Mexico

Taking advantage of a "reshoring" trend.

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Helping PET Blow Molders Save Energy & Material

PTI offers energy audits and bottle foaming technology.

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VW Explores Thermoplastic RTM

Another German automaker pursues liquid reaction molding of structural composites.

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B&B Molders Sticks to Its Core— Core Values & Core Competencies

To compete in today’s market, you need good technology, but you also need to know what you stand for and what you’re good at.

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Mold Simulation

FEA Software Predicts Material Response to Repeated Snap Fits

Improved finite-element modeling accounts for viscoelastic response to multiple stress-strain cycles.

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Automotive

BMW Ups Its Stake in Composites

BMW installs huge vertical press for thermoset HP-RTM.

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Single-Serve Wine Spritzer in Plasma-Coated PET

Ultrathin glass coating keeps wine spritzers fresh.

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Custom Molding Hourly Rates—It’s Up to You Now

  Are you as eager as I am to see average machine-hour rates for custom injection molding, broken out by machine size, region of the country, and with or without operator or profit included?

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Automation

Safety Guidance Coming for ‘Collaborative’ Robots

Safety standards coming for robots designed to work alongside humans.

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Machinery & Robot Developments at Wittmann Battenfeld

Open house celebrates expanded U.S. headquarters & showcases innovations.

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Blending & Dosing