Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

Kautex Opens Processing Lab in N.J., Shows Off Enhanced Machines

In September, Kautex Machines Inc. held an open house in North Branch, N.J., to show off its new processing lab.

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KraussMaffei Reaches Out to Help Harvey Victims

Company will deliver check of $121,600 to Red Cross thanks to the generosity of these processors.

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Blow Molding

10 Keys to the Future of Blow Molding

From customer support and training to process simulation and impact of Industry 4.0—a blow molding machine supplier offers its take on where blow molding is headed.

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Confused or Uncertain About Industry 4.0?

One-day conference will explore the eight key technologies associated with what has been called the “fourth industrial revolution”.

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Injection Molders: Is 3D Printing Your Friend, or Foe?

In the last few months, I’ve seen clear signs that some 3D printing shops and makers of additive manufacturing equipment intend to compete with injection molding.

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Apprenticeship Program Pays Off for Mack Molding

Eleven students have returned to the company full-time in the last two years, including five this spring.

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Automation

Large-Scale 3D Printing Venture Competes with Injection Molding

With 160 FDM printers, a Brooklyn startup offers part runs up to 10,000 units—and soon perhaps 100,000—at prices competitive with injection molding.

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New 3D Printers at NYC Show

Affordability, speed, and improved mechanical properties appeal to early adopters.

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More Multi-Shot Molding Capacity at GW Plastics

New 2K machines will be at the heart of automated assembly cells.

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Compact, ‘Universal’ Stretch-Blow Molder Offers Wide Flexibility, Quick Changeovers

Unprecedented versatility in a two-stage machine, at a competitive price.

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Medical

Is Micro Molding Hot?

It seems to be, at least if it’s done right, earning MTD Micro Molding attention from Inc. magazine.

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Two Molders Investing in Medical Market

Currier Plastics and NPI/Medical invest in clean rooms; molding and blow molding machines; testing equipment and more.

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Blending & Dosing