Injection Molding
Looking to Run More Regrind? PTXPO Workshop Tackles How
When it comes to making injection molding operations more sustainable, the lowest hanging fruit is the use of regrind, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without challenges.
Read MoreMolding Machine Maintenance Matters
At PTXPO 2025, a focused workshop featuring industry experts will share best practices in molding machine maintenance.
Read MoreWorkshop Addresses How to Injection Mold Bioplastics
As demand for bioplastics in products molded from traditional materials grows, injection molders are learning the class of materials presents some unique challenges.
Read MoreTake Top Shops 2025 Injection Molding Survey Today
The Top Shops injection molding benchmarking survey could help you replace “I think,” “It seems,” or “I’d guess” with “I know” when it comes to how your operation stacks up with the competition.
Read MorePTXPO Preview: Wittmann Showcases LSR Molding, Central Conveying Demonstration
A 121-ton SmartPower injection molding machine equipped for LSR processing will join a demonstration of Wittmann’s Codemax RFID-coded manifold, among other technologies.
Read MorePTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian
Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.
WatchPTXPO Preview: All-Electric KraussMaffei Loaded With Digital Assistants
The all-electric KraussMaffei 80-180PX injection molding machine will be integrated with the company’s socialProduction, Remote Manager, APC Plus and smartOperation software.
Read MorePTXPO Preview: Sodick – Plustech Molds Precision Gears from Acetal
The hybrid press will run an 8-cavity tool built by customer Midwest Precision Molding, a molder/moldmaker based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Read MoreInvestment Group Assumes Majority Ownership of Milacron Injection Molding, Extrusion Business
The investment is designed to accelerate Milacron’s growth and strengthen its position as a global provider of highly engineered plastic processing solutions.
Read MoreBulk, Solid and Melt Density: How to Calculate These Values and Why They Matter — Part 2 of 2
Understanding and calculating solid density and melt density will help molders with everything from material and machine selection to determining piece part costs.
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