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Extrusion

How Screw Design Can Boost Output of Single-Screw Extruders

Optimizing screw design for a lower discharge temperature has been shown to significantly increase output rate.

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Machine Intelligence Mobilized Against Waste

Part quality was naturally the first target of autonomous molding algorithms, but later developments have focused increasingly on preventing wasted time, energy, material and hardware maintenance.

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PTXPO

Matsui America PTXPO Spotlight

Matsui America discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

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Movacolor PTXPO Spotlight

Movacolor discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

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Hasco America Inc. PTXPO Spotlight

Hasco discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

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sustainability

Smart Container Design Reduces the Need for Containers

Clorox household cleaning product incorporates principles of reuse and reduce.

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A Guide to Ultrasonic Welding Controls

Ultrasonic welding today is a sophisticated process that offers numerous features for precise control. Choosing from among all these options can be daunting; but this guide will help you make sense of your control features so you can approach your next welding project with the confidence of getting good results.

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PTXPO

Engel PTXPO Spotlight

Engel discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

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Molding 2023 Call for Papers

The annual injection molding conference is currently accepting presentation proposals for the two-day event taking place August 29-30 in Minneapolis.

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21 Tips to Slash Energy Costs in Molding

This checklist can provide injection molders a good starting point on the path to reduced energy consumption and can generate some money savings on that journey.  

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PTXPO

Conair Group PTXPO Spotlight

Conair discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

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Biopolymers

Avantium and U.S.’s Origin Materials Aim to Accelerate Production of FDCA and PEF

The partnership aims to bring together both companies’ technology platforms to produce FDCA from sustainable wood residues on an industrial scale.

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