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System Offers 'Lights Out' Mold-Channel Cleaning & Diagnostics
New system automatically cleans mold-cooling lines—including conformal channels—removing rust and calcium, among other deposits, while simultaneously testing for leaks, measuring flow rate and applying rust inhibitor.
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Design Optimization Software Finds Weight-Saving Solutions Outside the Traditional Realm
Resin supplier Celanese turned to startup Rafinex and its Möbius software to optimize the design for an engine bracket, ultimately reducing weight by 25% while maintaining mechanical performance and function.
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Polyethylene Innovations Abound for Films, Conduit
Highlights of the 2023 SPE Polyolefins Conference include a novel HDPE for oriented films, high-performance recycled LDPE and LLDPE film resins, and a bimodal HDPE for conduits.
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New Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants
PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.
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Booth Demos, Learning Opportunities Highlight Second PTXPO
Trade show for North American plastics processing market will feature an ample exhibit area and free educational programs in molding, extrusion and moldmaking.
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Energy Efficiency in Focus at K 2022
As much as cycle time, kWh/kg was an oft-cited metric by injection molding machine suppliers at October’s big show.
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New Technology Enables ‘Smart Drying’ Based on Resin Moisture
The ‘DryerGenie’ marries drying technology and input moisture measurement with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.
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Fast, Easy Six-Axis Robot Integration Created by a Molder for Molders
Custom injection molder Noble Plastics has done its own six-axis robot integration with several brands of injection machines for over 20 years. Now it’s offering a turnkey service with what’s said to be unmatched speed, affordability and ease of implementation.
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New Designs for Electric & Hybrid Packaging and Industrial Blow Molding Machines
Introduced at K 2022, Bekum’s 21 models in the new EBLOW 8 Series and XBLOW designs include all-electric packaging machines from small to large, plus industrial units with a novel two-stage clamp in servohydraulic or hybrid versions.
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SPE Automotive Awards Applaud ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies
The 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation awards gave nods to several ‘firsts’ and added alternative vehicle systems category.
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