Injection Molding
Future Caps & Closures: More HDPE, More PCR
Industry experts says uses of HDPE in caps and closures will proliferate and will incorporate PCR and PIR. Future designs will “tether” the caps to the bottles as well.
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Matrix Tool Wins Inaugural Hot Shots Competition
The Pennsylvania-based injection molder and moldmaker applied its tooling know how and Sodick injection technology to take home both Hot Shots prizes.
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Mark Gomulka Named CEO of Westfall Technik
The company’s board and its founder, Brian Jones, announced the promotion for Gomulka who has been with Westfall since January 2020.
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AdvancTEK Builds Large-Tonnage Molding Capacity in Mexico
AdvancTEK, a division of CVG, is investing $5 million in its Saltillo, Mexico facility, including adding two 2500-ton injection molding machines.
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2021 Hot Shots Finalists
These 10 entrants will be judged by Molding 2021's attendees in Plastics Technology's inaugural injection molded part competition.
Read MoreAdvanced Technology Empowers Hot Shots Entry
Magor Mold utilized Husky's Ultrashot technology to enable the molding of an ultra-thin PC medical diagnostic array.
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Foam Molding Simulation Gains Better Bubble-Shrinkage Prediction
Microcellular foam molding simulation improves prediction of cell size and distribution in thin sections, core-back processes.
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Arburg Updates Machine Control
Arburg announced a series of updates to its Gestica conrol platform, including the addition of new “assistants” and “pilots.”
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Fakuma: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Emphasizes All-Electrics and Permanent Machine Status Condition Monitoring
The company will feature three all-electric injection molding machines from its IntElect series, plus one from its El-Exis SP packaging range at the show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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Upgraded Low-Pressure Foam Presses With Elevated Bases
Updating low-pressure horizontal foam-molding presses with elevated bases.
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