Injection Molding

Covestro and TactoTek Debut Smart Surfaces at CES 2022

Covestro’s PC resin and films paired with TactoTek’s in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) to make demonstration devices featuring integrated controls, electronics and displays.

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KraussMaffei Corp. Names Strall New President

Succeeds Rodgers as head of North American operations for builder of injection molding, RIM, extrusion and compounding machines.  

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15 Headlines I’d Like to See in ’22

Extrapolating from recent news and trends, I twisted the dial from “Reasonable Possibilities” to “A Bit of Fantasy”

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Xometry Acquires Thomas

The digital marketplace for on-demand manufacturing acquired the product sourcing, supplier selection and digital marketing provider for $300 million.

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Tooling

What’s Controlling Your Cycle Time? Part 1

Follow these guidelines to maximize your profits.

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How a Molder Embraces Change While Sticking to Its Roots

For MDS Manufacturing, its first decade in 大象传媒 has been one of nearly constant change. But the two brothers who started it have never strayed from the company’s roots and the lessons about the molding 大象传媒 they learned from their father.

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A Look Back at 2021 Through Molders’ Eyes

Every month, Plastics Technology gives readers a “tour” of a plastics processor via its On Site articles—here’s a look back at injection molders PT highlighted in 2021.

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Automation

EUROMAP and OPC Foundation Collaborate on Industry 4.0 Compatible Standard

The new OPC 40079 specification dictates standardized data exchange between injection molding machine and robot and is intended to succeed EUROMAP 67.

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Comar Cuts Ribbon on New Plant

The supplier of packaging and custom medical devices marked the completion of its nine-month effort to shift operations to its largest Wisconsin facility to date.

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Mack Molding Names New VP of Manufacturing Operations

The Vermont headquartered custom injection molder and contract manufacturer named Rich Hornby as the new VP of manufacturing operations for its northern division.

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Plastics Size Reduction