Injection Molding

Nine “Shots” Plus One Machine Equals a Unique LSR Molding Tech

How'd they mold that? One iPhone case composed of nine distinct LSRs molded on a single machine.

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Big Presses Get Their Mojo Back with Control Retrofits

Some of the largest machines in the country--or the world--have gained new lease on life from updated controls.

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More Korean Injection Molding Technology Coming Stateside

South Korea's LS Mtron, formerly LG, is coming back to the U.S. with a slate of all-electric injection molding machines.

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PET Processing

More Details on Husky’s Barrier Coinjection Debut

New challenger promises big savings through more uniform barrier-resin distribution.

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Benchmark Your 2014 Molding Business

Add your data to our confidential Custom Injection Molders Hourly Rates Survey.

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Drying

Detect When Equipment Needs Maintenance—Before It’s Too Late

New technology to debut next month at NPE warns when preventive maintenance is needed, before equipment failure disrupts production.

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Medical

Micromolding Gets Bigger at Tessy Plastics

Micro parts are a tiny but fast-growing segment of its custom molding ´óÏó´«Ã½, with potential to expand beyond the medical sector.

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‘Passive Variotherm’ Cooling Cuts Cycle Time at Low Cost

A hot/cold molding technique lets the injected melt do the heating while water flow is paused.

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processing tips

Robot End-of-Arm Tooling: Making a Big Difference

Often overlooked as a small part of an automation system, clever end-of-arm tooling techniques and designs can improve part quality, heighten efficiency, and eliminate headaches for any molder.

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Automotive

The Garage Is Open…Again

Like ‘the good old days,’ you’ll get to check out startup companies with fresh ideas and new technologies at NPE2015

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing