End Markets
Trio of Headlines in Lightweight Composites for Automotive & More
Injection overmolding in automotive; HP-RTM of hollow composite parts; and development of specialized equipment for UD tape stacking and consolidation.
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Sidel Acquires PET Packaging Designer & Moldmaker
PET Engineering Srl in Italy adds to Sidel’s package of PET packaging capabilities.
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Continuous Compression Molding Challenges Injection for Optical Parts
SACMI’s CCM systems, originally developed for bottle caps, now show promise for high production of lighting lenses and other optical parts.
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Sustainable Packaging Offered by Cannabis Packaging Company
STO Responsible uses PP formulation that facilitates oxygen-driven biodegradation.
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Querétaro Makes Its Mark on the Global Injection Molding Map
Millions in foreign direct investment, direct flights from the U.S. and a new fully focused molding/mold making event announce the city’s arrival on the global molding scene.
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Masterbatch Manufacturer Opts for Customizable Stabilizers to Address Phosphite Issues in Polyolefin Applications
Baerlocher’s stabilizers help FD Plastics formulate LLDPE masterbatch that eliminates plate-out; meet standards for LLDPE geomembranes.
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Injection Molding: Upgraded PET Preform System Runs Longer Without Maintenance
SIPA XForm 500 injection molding system is now guaranteed for 11 million cycles between maintenance stops.
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Blow Molding: Ultra-Light PET Base Design For CSD Bottles
New base for PET CSD bottles cuts weight by 25%.
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Blow Molding: Base Inversion Adds Design Flexibility, Weight Savings for Hot-Fill PET Bottles
Sidel BoostPrime PET bottle designs make lighter hot-fill containers without vacuum panels or gas addition.
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Blow Molding: Faster Mold Changes for PET ISBM Machine
SIPA’s single-stage PET stretch-blow molders now change tools 25% faster.
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