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Tight-Tolerance Molder Dips Toe in Extrusion Waters
Midwest Precision Molding brings extrusion capacity in-house to assist a customer that was having a sourcing issue with its existing overseas suppliers.
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Thin-Film Sensors Integrated Directly Onto Cavity Surface
Fraunhofer IST researchers say the wear-resistant thin-film sensors are deposited onto the tool surface, enabling direct temperature and flow measurements in critical areas of a mold.
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For Extrusion and Injection-Blow Molders, Numerous Upgrades in Machines and Services
Uniloy is revising its machinery lines across the board and strengthening after-sales services in tooling maintenance, spare parts and tech service.
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Breaking News From NPE2024
Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.
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Technology Aims to Smarten Up Resin Conveying
At NPE2024, Novatec moves to rewrite the rules for material conveying with patent-pending smart-pump technology.
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PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures
Beyond Plastic and partners have created a certified biodegradable PHA compound that can be injection molded into 38-mm closures in a sub 6-second cycle from a multicavity hot runner tool.
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'Smart,' Moisture-Based Drying Technology Enhanced
At NPE2024, Novatec relaunches DryerGenie with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.
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Impacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Of all the trends you can see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
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Digital Twin Creates New, Virtual Paths for Robots with Real-World Cycle-Time Impacts
Realtime Robotics seeks to get more robots involved in manufacturing by addressing the biggest current barrier: programming costs.
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New Blown-Film Cooling Technologies Set to Debut at NPE2024
Cooling specialist Addex to roll out new auto-profiling air ring for rotating dies, and new single-plenum air ring.
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