End Markets

Packaging

Maco PKG Licenses Dow PacXpert Flexible Packaging Technology

Maco is the third North American licensee of the this technology, joining KRW Packaging Machinery and Ring Container.

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Packaging

Mold & Robotics Group Acquires Dollins Tool

The maker multi-cavity packaging injection molds joins recent Mold & Robotics Group acquisitions: Müller and CBW Automation.

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NAI Reshores Some Connector Molding

After closing U.S. manufacturing in 2009 following the telecom and broader market collapse, NAI is opening a new production site in Michigan, including injection molding.

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Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices

New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance.

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PET Processing

High-Speed Packaging & Medical Demos from Netstal

Injection molding technologies for packaging and medical molding are on display, with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 functionality. 

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industry 4.0

Automation for IML and Stack Molds

Two new automation systems allow customers to quickly change from one product to another. 

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Materials: New PC Stands Up to Disinfectants, Oncology Drugs

Testing apparatus designed to show PC luers can resist cracking while submerged and under force.

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Medical

Materials: LSR Grades Offer Low-Temperature Curing, Primerless Adhesion to Copolyester

Curing at a lower temperature makes it feasible to overmold the materials onto heat-sensitive substrates, including copolyesters.

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Medical

Materials: New LSR Cures, Forms in the Body

Patented LSR delivery system allows implantation of pre-sterilized materials for in-situ cure and forming within the body.

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Electronics OEMs Face Slower Growth

Strong 2017 created overcapacity, which is expected to balance out this year, as demand increases.

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