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Medical

Packaging: New Systems for Seaming, Heading, Capping Squeeze-Tube Packaging

Side-seam smaller tubes and apply shoulders and caps automatically at high speed.

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Hot Runners

K 2019 Report: More Control, Faster Ordering for Molds, Hot Runners

Online monitoring of existing systems and configuration and ordering of new molds were featured at K 2019, as were numerous advances in valve-gate controls.

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Injection Molding: Nonreturn Valves Get Improved Wear Protection

Wittmann Battenfeld showed upgraded check valves at K 2019.

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New North American Office & New Presses for Bole Machinery

Bole America in Stow, Ohio, offers new models of two-platen and servohydraulic toggle presses.

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Automotive

Induction Heating Offers Potential in Auto Lighting

Superior replication of complex mold textures helps optimize the light path in molded lenses.

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Packaging

Paper IML Trims PP Tub to a Skeleton

Stiff paper in-mold label provides topload strength while allowing removal of 76% of the PP in injection molded food tubs.

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Testing

Melt Indexer and Capillary Rheometer with iCloud Interface

Testing results from Dynisco’s latest instruments can be correlated with production results in real time.

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Packaging

Film Extrusion: Towers of Power & Sustainability

At K 2019, developments in blown film highlighted recyclable film structures for new applications and technology aimed at making product changes more efficient.

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Additive Manufacturing Continues Its Push Toward Production Floor

Suppliers unveil new material grades at K 2019 as 3D printing applications advance.

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sustainability

Injection Molding: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Machines Tackle Sustainable Molding at K 2019

Blazing speed plus shrinking energy consumption supported the “green” theme at the big show. Smarter controls and growing connectivity were another key focus.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction