Postprocessing

PET Processing

INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Molding Exhibits Show Off Cell Integration with Multiple Processes & Operations

If you’re interested in lightweight composites, IML, LSR, multi-shot, inmold assembly, barrier coinjection, micromolding, variotherm molding, foams, energy-saving presses, robots, hot runners, and tooling—they’re all here in force.

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Plasma Ski Patent: A Game Changer For Skiing

Innovative process modifies the functional properties of the surface of UHMWPE ski bases.

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plant tour

Servo Welder Gives Molder More Control

Applications that require near-hermetic seals are now easily achieved by this electronic contract manufacturer.

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Postprocessing

Ford Recognizes Extol in SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

Cited for hot-plate weld tooling used to make glove box.

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Manual &Test Methods For In-Mold Label Tech Now Available

AWA research and consultancy releases first-of-a-kindcompilation in the industry of test methods for in-mold labels.

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Medical

Touch-Sensitive Control Surfaces: The Next Thing in Medical Technology?

Cost savings and cleanability are moving overmolded capacitive-sensing films from automotive consoles into medical equipment.

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Postprocessing

Understanding the Effects of Paint On Plastics

Paint can have significant effects on mechanical properties of plastic parts. As illustrated by this OEM’s procedure in developing new-generation outboard-motor covers, there’s no substitute for thorough testing.

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Postprocessing

WELDING: Micro Welder For Small Resistance Welding Applications

Miyachi's micro welder is well suited for small applications in the electronic component and battery pack markets.

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Packaging

Packaging: Food Container Relies on IML for Oxygen Barrier

Barrier coextruded in-mold label protects pasta sauce in injection molded tub.

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Automotive

Options For Plastics Decoration and Surface Treatment

New book analyzes recent trends in decoration and surface treatment of thermoplastics.

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Process Cooling