Injection Molding

Plastics Technology's Drying Supplement

Learn from the experts, including savvy processors, on how to get drying done right.

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Multicomponent

When a customer becomes an acquisition

Are medical OEMs following the path blazed by automotive and electronics companies and spinning off in-house manufacturing to tier suppliers?

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Multicomponent

A Couple of Interesting Tidbits from Arburg’s Technology Days

Four-cavity mold rotates 45掳 for multi-component lens molding.

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Automation

U.S. Investors Buy Negri Bossi Group

Negri Bossi may move some manufacturing to the U.S.

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processing tips

Modular Conveyors Help Molder Automate Quality Control

Easily reconfigurable belt conveyors provided one molder a convenient means of 100% QC inspection for tramp metal.

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For the Adventurous, Opportunities Beckon in Overmolding RFID Tags

Insert molding RFID tags and antennas is a growing market opportunity with relatively few players who have braved the challenges involved.

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How Pre-Loaded Ultrasonic Welders Save Time in Automated Assembly

Pre-loaded assembly systems mounted on a robot arm are a relatively new, time-saving concept in ultrasonic welding that maintains precision and process repeatability.

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Film Extrusion

Granulate or Shred: Which Makes Sense for You?

That is the size-reduction question confronting many processors today. Look here for some guidance.

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Understanding Your Options In Multi-Axis Robots For Injection Molding

With so many choices available today, it’s important for molders to understand the pros and cons of Cartesian vs. articulated-arm robots and how their capabilities overlap more than ever before.

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Automation

Automation Pays for Itself At Port Erie

Four dozen robots have helped this molder realize a variety of efficiencies.

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Plastics Size Reduction