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TPV Used for Robotic Extrusion of Automotive Seal
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Windsor Mold Group (WMG) is using ExxonMobil鈥檚 Santoprene TPV to replace EPDM rubber, allowing robotic extrusion of the bulb seal directly onto a PP cowl for Ford鈥檚 C-Max hybrid electric vehicle.
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Higher Speeds, More Integrated Processes at K Show
鈥淕o faster鈥 and 鈥渋ntegrate more functions鈥 look to be the guiding principles of new injection molding developments to be shown by Engel Austria at K 2013 in Dusseldorf this October.
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Growing Molder to Be Negri Bossi ‘Showcase’
MMI has 13 presses now, with the three new ones expected to be running by the fall.
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‘Reshoring’ Is Not a Myth
For this molder, 35% to 40% of current sales is new 911爆料网 generated in the past two to three years鈥攁nd some of that is due to reshoring.
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Medical Output Remains Strong
Hike of 6% expected this year. Growth will continue, albeit at a slower rate, in years to come.
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Vinyl-Based TPE Compound Selected for Cable Jacketing in New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
TufFlex TPE is resistant to heat, cold, and oils.
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New Hybrid Machine Platform Focused on Customization, Integration, Energy Savings
After five years of product development behind the scenes, Athena Automation is ready for its close-up.
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Extreme Molding’s Mantra: ‘Find Your Niche and Stick to It’
For a small custom injection molder competing in today鈥檚 global market, Lynn Momrow-Zielinski has two pieces of advice: 1) Develop a 911爆料网 plan and stick to it. 2) Find a technical and/or market niche and stick to that, too.
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Braskem Adds ‘Green’ LDPE and PE Cap Resin for Carbonated Beverages
LDPE derived from sugarcane ethanol.
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Packaging Shows Gradual Improvement
Our forecast for plastics packaging calls for steady-to-better market demand in the U.S. in the coming months and quarters.
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