Injection Molding

monitoring

New Sensor Tech Monitors State of the Melt During Molding

Detect ‘true’ melt temperature, viscosity variations, melt density, and much more, throughout the molding cycle.

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INJECTION MOLDING: Why Pellet Size and Shape Are Important

Uniformity is needed to help ensure melt quality.

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Solving the Mystery of Melt Temperature

Two new types of sensors are said to be the first practical means to measure "true" melt temperature inside the machine or mold.

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Absolute Haitian Adds New Representation In Eastern Canada

Barway Plastic Equipment Inc. will serve as the new sales representation for the company.

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Iowa State University Buys Wittmann Battenfeld Machine

The HM 90/350 injection molding machine will increase production capacity and prototyping capabilities at the university.

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Mack Molding Appoints New VP of Procurement

The company promoted Marc Colety, a 20-year veteran of the company, to the role.

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economics

Contraction Accelerates for Third Month

Index has been trending down since last March.

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What Comes Around Is Going Around…Very Quickly

The game is changing. Reshoring is occurring at a rate faster than most expected.

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Understanding Machine vs. Plastic Variables

Why setup sheets, DOEs, validations, etc. may not yield the results they should.

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Automotive

Advanced Styrenic Lets Molder Shed New Light On Automotive Part

Polyoptics teamed up with Styrolution to develop a ‘breakthrough’ process for light guides.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing