Articles
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Celluloid & Film Stock
In this series we delve into a discerning look back into the history of our industry and how we all got here.
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Plastics Processors Waking Up to the Digital World
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic could force plastics processors to revisit technologies previously overlooked, many of which will be on display at May’s NPE2021 show. In part one of a series on emerging trends and technologies to explore during the triennial event, we look at digital manufacturing.
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Keeping It in the Family: Medical Molder Grows with Second Generation at the Helm
Evolving from a two-man moldmaking company in a rented garage to three unique 911±¬ÁÏÍøes, including a new medical injection molding unit, with 185 full-time employees, Micro Mold, Plastikos and Plastikos Medical enter their fourth decade family-led and poised for growth.
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Get Better at Quoting Injection Molded Parts: Part 2
Follow these detailed tips to get you the injection molding jobs you want. Here we factor in the costs of scrap and regrind, along with energy and certain additives.
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Prices Up for Major Volume Resins
Blame global plant outages leading to tighter feedstock and resin supplies and higher feedstock costs. Add in some ‘catch-up’ resin demand.
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Processing Expansion Cools in November
Industry growth slows after quickening expansion over the prior four months.
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Is Your Ultrasonic Welder Up to the Challenge of Medical Processing?
New technology meets the industry’s requirements for repeatable, consistent welds in smaller and more intricate medical components. Follow these tips to make sure your equipment meets these market demands.
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New Die-Cleaning System Boosts Efficiency for Film Processor
IPG’s investment in Schwing’s cleaning system impacts processor’s bottom line by getting dirty film dies back in production quickly.
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Four New Developments in Plastics Drying
These four short videos provide a snapshot of what’s going on in plastics resin drying technology. Yes, there’s Industry 4.0, but also lots more to bring higher quality and efficiency to your injection molding and extrusion processes.
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Gearing Up for the Old Normal
With 2020 in a rear-view mirror, likely adorned with a face mask, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s in store.
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Custom Molder Enhances Disinfection Equipment With Novel Nozzle Design
Responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Protolabs' innovative nozzle protector successfully augments Foam-iT's flagship fog-mist disinfectant units.
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