Injection Molding

Mold-Change Time Targeted with Training, Technology

Engel is offering technology and training to molders to help them optimize their mold-changing process.

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processor's edge

Injection Molder Changes Up Color Changes

An injection molder of trash cans, pallets, totes and other plus-size components, Rehrig Pacific’s machine fleet is composed of larger tonnage presses whose size makes material changes at the feed throat a potentially dizzying exercise.

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Engel Names New Leader for Global Processing Engineering

Johannes Kilian, VP Process Technologies and inject 4.0 at Engel, has been named VP Global Processing Engineering, replacing Norbert Müller.

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Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Applies Injection Molded Chassis

BlueHalo’s Intense Eye UAS has replaced a machined aerospace-grade aluminum chassis with one molded from Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 multi-scale reinforced polymer for a stronger, lighter craft.

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Injection Molder Bases Company Culture on Employee Empowerment

After more than two decades in the industry, Rodney Davenport was given the opportunity to create an injection molding operation in his own vision, and — in keeping with the product he was making — to do so from the ground up.

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Extrusion

DuPont Buys Medical Product Manufacturer Spectrum Plastics

Purchase price of $1.75 billion for leading supplier of extruded, molded, and 3D printed medical components.  

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Jabil Names New CEO

Kenny Wilson will assume leadership of the global contract manufacturer, replacing Mark Mondello who will remain with the company as executive chairman of the board.

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Mold Simulation

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

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Tooling

Ejector Range Enlarged

Hasco says the approximately 600 additional new versions gives its ejector portfolio maximum demolding flexibility.

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Semperit Acquires Rico Group

The global maker of specialized polymer products for industrial applications, including hoses and belts, has purchased the Austrian headquartered liquid silicone rubber molder and moldmaker.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction