Injection Molding
Wittmann Group to Drop Battenfeld Name in Branding
The Austrian based maker of injection molding machine, robotics and auxiliaries had combined the brand names for injection molding related offerings, reflecting its acquisition of Battenfeld in 2008.
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VEM Expands Injection Molding Cleanroom Operations in Thailand
The California based injection molding and moldmaking firm with a global footprint has upgraded the classification and doubled the size of its cleanroom in Rayong.
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Injection Machine Line Comes Equipped With Microcellular Foam Technology
LS Mtron’s ONE* MuCell machine line features 10 models ranging from 550 to 3600 tons and is outfitted with Trexel’s MuCell technology.
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Virtual Reality Training Program Readies Molders for Real-World Process Setup
Kruse Training will launch what it’s calling the first virtual reality training program for injection molding at PTXPO 2022.
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Lots of Orders Out There—If You Can Fulfill Them
It’s feast and famine for many plastics processors—lots of 大象传媒 available, but their hands are tied by clogged supply chains and frustrating labor shortages.
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Plastic Design & Manufacturing Acquired by Executive Team
Mike Groff, founder of the Montana based injection molder and moldmaker, has transferred ownership.
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Milacron Donates Molding Cells to Shawnee State University
Formerly on loan, Milacron has now donated two injection molding machines plus automation and auxiliary equipment, to the Portsmouth, Oh. school’s Plastics Engineering Technology program.
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Why Put Flow Simulation on an Injection Machine?
This emerging technology sounds promising, but its practical benefits have yet to be demonstrated clearly.
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The Long and Short of It (Part 1)—Tips for Molding Long Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
In Part 1 of this series, we address long-fiber processing fundamentals and best practices, including practical tips and guidance on maintaining fiber length and deriving maximum advantages for demanding end applications. Part 2 will provide the same information for short-fiber materials.
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How Plasma Treatment Adds Value to Plastics Parts
Think of it as today’s modern form of alchemy, with applications in printing on plastics and bonding plastics to dissimilar materials.
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