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Netstal To Introduce Next-Generation All-Electric Elion Injection Molding Machines at K 2025
Netstal will introduce the Elion MED in Düsseldorf with a smaller footprint and greater energy efficiency.
Read MoreBench-Top LSR Injection Molding Machine Launches
APSX  LLC, which previously marketed the APSX‑PIM desktop thermoplastic injection molding machine, has debuted the APSX‑LSR — a bench‑top liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection system.
Read MoreLSR Cold Runner Deploys Servo-Actuated Needles for Smart Operation
Elmet says the patent-pending SMARTshot I cold runner measurement and control concept uses servo-actuated nozzle needles to enable automatic startup without additional sensors.
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Rollepalle Launches Standardized Lines for Oriented PVC Pipe
System requires no specialty additives or complex line configurations to achieve orientation.
Read MoreTire-Driven Gantry for Heavy-Duty Applications
Designed for the smooth, even take-up of products ranging from fiber-optic cables to electrical power cables.
Read MoreInnovative Film Processor Adds Water-Blown Technology to Barrier Offerings
Established as a market leader in technical films in Latin America, Plastilene enters North American barrier market with nine-layer technology, including an upside-down, water-quenched system.
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Cobot Automates Label Reel Loading for High-Volume PET Beverage Bottles
Sidel’s new CoboREEL system uses a cobot to automate a shift’s worth of label reel loading.
Read MoreUltralight PET Preform Design
The Factor 101 design created by KHS and Husky uses just 5.89 g of material to hold 591 mL of product — equivalent to a 20-ounce water bottle.
Read MorePrecision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield
Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.
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At DI Labs, Mass Customization Is a Necessary Step on the Way to Additive Manufacturing’s Production Future
The Minnesota company is applying lessons learned from its custom automotive aftermarket ´óÏó´«Ã½, Threedom, to advance processes and workflows for AM at scale.
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ICYMI: March Roundup
Still catching up post-PTXPO? Whether you attended the show or not, there were bound to be some must-read articles that may have slipped past you. Catch up on what you missed.
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PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
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PTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Foaming technologies have long offered molders a way to reduce part weight, but a new approach demonstrated by Engel and Moxietec takes it further.
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PTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. In this video, Editorial Director Jim Callari breaks down how AI is changing the game in plastics manufacturing.
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ColorForm From KraussMaffei Brings Key Competencies to One System
ColorForm systems produce finished injection-molded parts with a flood-coating, scratch and UV resistant finish.
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Polymer and Additive Suppliers Tease Their K Show Presentations at the EMG Pre K Event in Rotterdam
Producers stressed material solutions aligning with trends in carbon emissions reduction, electrification and chemical substitution.
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ICYMI: May Roundup
May was a busy month, especially with the buzz coming out of the Extrusion Conference. Here’s a quick look at the top articles from May you might have missed.
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At DI Labs, Mass Customization Is a Necessary Step on the Way to Additive Manufacturing’s Production Future
The Minnesota company is applying lessons learned from its custom automotive aftermarket ´óÏó´«Ã½, Threedom, to advance processes and workflows for AM at scale.
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AI-Driven Capabilities Advance Efficiency and Quality in Your Molding Environment
New for many molders, AI isn’t as complicated to learn as some may think.
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How Vacuum Drying Is Revolutionizing Plastics Processing
Maguire's ULTRA drying technology uses a compact design for faster processing and reduced energy consumption.
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