Injection Molding

PTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies

Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Foaming technologies have long offered molders a way to reduce part weight, but a new approach demonstrated by Engel and Moxietec takes it further.

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America Names New Executive Leadership

The company has appointed Liam Burns to serve as president and John F. Martich III to serve in the expanded role of chief operating officer.

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AIM Institute Continues to Grow Plastics Education and Training on 10th Anniversary

The AIM institute was created in response to the rising need for skilled injection molding professionals, providing individuals with a fundamental understanding of plastic rheology and plastic flow through a mold.

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LSR Molding Dosing System Designed for Precision, Efficiency and Compliance

The system offers a variety of features to successfully produce high-quality silicone parts with the most economic use of material, space, working time and energy.

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All-Electric Injection Machines Enable More Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Processing

Stork’s all-electric injection molding machines include a breaking energy feedback system in which recovered energy can be fed back into the customer energy grid.

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Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — Determining Optimum Plastic Flow Rates: Part 1

Should injection molders consider using a range of plastic flow rates, versus the selection of one plastic flow rate from the relative viscosity curve?

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Engel and Cannon Integrate Technologies to Speed Up Production and Improve Part Quality With PUR Flooding

Combining Engel’s injection molding technology with Cannon’s precise metering and mixing technology is designed to ensure maximum process stability and flexibility, speeding up production and improving the final product’s overall quality.

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Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes

PCS Company is highlighting a range of new products, including a microwelder, date stamps and mold base storage helpers.

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Husky Buys Advanced Multishot Technology from MGS

Move expands Husky’s offering of fully integrated, multimaterial solutions, improving manufacturing efficiency and performance.  

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PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

In cooperation with Elmet, Nissei will mold a nasal respiratory valve from LSR utilizing a valve-gated cold runner.

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Plastics Size Reduction
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