Injection Molding

Nissei Expands US Subsidiary

The Japanese supplier of injection molding machines has added just over 30,000-ft2 to its San Antonio, Texas, facility with new infrastructure to support the building of presses with clamp forces up to 3,000 tons compared to 1,439.

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best practices

To Cushion or Not To Cushion: That Is the Question

Whether or not your process setup includes adding cushion depends on multiple factors, including the part being molded. Learn when and how to effectively apply cushion in your process.

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Automation

Engel Begins Construction of New Automation Factory in Poland

Engel subsidiary TMA Automation Sp. z o.o. is building a new office and production building in Gdansk, Poland.

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Hole Filter for Demanding Melt Filtration Applications

Especially designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings, Hasco’s H5055/… hole filter provides low pressure loss and high filtering performance.  

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Automotive Awards Highlight Emerging Technologies

Annual SPE Automotive event gives nods to several ‘firsts’ as well as sustainability.

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Process Monitoring or Production Monitoring — Why Not Both?

Molders looking to both monitor an injection molding process effectively and manage production can definitely do both with tools available today, but the question is how best to tackle these twin challenges.

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Niigata Machinery Shifts U.S., Canadian Sales and Service to Absolute Haitian

The transition expands Absolute Haitian’s product offerings to include Niigata injection molding machines alongside its Haitian and Zhafir lines.

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Blow Molding

Plastics Technology Year in Review: Your Favorite Reads of 2024

A year-end review of the top stories showcasing industry trends, advancements and expert insights. Revisit the articles that captured the attention of the plastics community.

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Automation

AMRs and Cobots Target Inspection, Palletizing and Movement of Finished Goods

The same year it marked its 70th year in ´óÏó´«Ã½, custom injection molder Hoffer Plastics (South Elgin, Illinois) — which routinely reinvests more than 10% of its annual revenue back into new equipment — prioritized automation in that CapEx with some stunning results.

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Packaging

Amcor, Berry Merge in All-Stock Deal

Move unites two complementary ´óÏó´«Ã½es to create a global leader in consumer packaging.  

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