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Prototyping Specialist Upgrades Services For Short-Run Production Molding
Proto Labs, a “digital manufacturing company” known for its rapid injection molding prototyping services, has expanded its injection molding capabilities to address the market for short-run “on-demand” manufacturing.
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Sepro America Expands To Assemble Big Robots
Sepro America celebrated its 10th anniversary last week. showing off new space that will more than double its manufacturing area in Warrendale, Pa., including room for its first U.S. assembly of large robots.
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So You Want to Be in Medical Plastics? Ask Yourself These Questions First
A medical custom processor cautions those in the field, or wanting to get into it, about regulatory trends that add complexity and risks to an already demanding market sector. Understanding the answers to four key questions can help clarify the issues.
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‘Universal’ Stretch-Blow Molder Offers Maximum Flexibility with Fast Changeovers
Ever hear of blow molding machines from Lithuania? Terekas’ FlexBlow promises economy, flexibility in a PET stretch machine from the Baltics.
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Continuous Mixers Keep Learning New Tricks
Farrel Pomini explores new applications, new methods of shear control, and other enhancements to improve ease of use.
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Trend to Watch: Making Robots Safer Around People—Without Sacrificing Performance
The five levels of Man-Robot Collaboration (MRC) and what they mean for higher speeds/greater payloads for cobots.
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Farrel Pomini Debuts New HQ For Continuous Compounding
More than 50 visitors were given a tour of Farrel Pomini's new headquarters for continuous compounding systems in Ansonia, Conn.
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Focusing on People
In addition to numerous employees with two and three decades of experience, Iowa blow molder is building out its future staff via apprenticeships and area-school outreach.
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High-Tech Blow Molding At Agri-Industrial Plastics
This family-owned custom molder stands out in its use of advanced computer and automation tools to claim a niche in large, complex, and multi-layer parts.
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Chiller Sets New Benchmarks For Energy Efficiency, Tight Control
Coming in July, a new chiller line boasts up to 50% energy savings and ±0.5°F temperature control.
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Advances in Molding, 3D Printing At Arburg ‘Technology Days’
Over 6700 visitors saw more than 50 working machinery exhibits highlighting automation, connectivity, and sophisticated processing.
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China Is Fast Becoming a High-Tech Competitor
As its labor-cost advantage erodes, China’s manufacturing sector bolsters its high technology status.
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