Injection Molding
New In-Mold Labeling System Launches at K 2022
Muller Technology’s IML production cell will produce a round container in an 8-cavity mold with vison inspection and downstream automation.
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Molds Promise Process Optimization for Smaller Carbon Footprints
Five Haidlmair tools running at K 2022 will showcase optimized cooling for faster cycles and the ability to run recyclate for more sustainable molding.
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If You Like Wrestling with Carbon Footprints…
A couple of suppliers recently calculated their carbon footprints for producing injection molding machines and tooling.
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Faster, Fail-Safe Mold Changes with Multicoupling Hose System
Wirthwein Medical cut mold setup times in half, thanks to Hasco’s new multicoupling system for cooling lines.
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What is Backpressure and How Should We Calculate It?
Does using an intensification ratio to calculate backpressure result in an accurate reflection of what’s happening in the barrel? Newer machine technologies have us revisiting an old project with fresh eyes.
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‘Plug & Play’ Machine Monitoring For Small and Medium-Size Processors
New firm aims to bring benefits of real-time visibility of plant operations to smaller plastics firms at modest cost with quick and easy implementation.
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Finding a Niche in LSR Tooling
20 years ago, southern California moldmaker M.R. Mold & Engineering pivoted to LSR tooling, giving it a foothold in a challenging but growing market.
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Trexel President and CEO Brian Bechard Passes Away
CEO of Trexel since 2015, Bechard, 48, suffered a heart attack while competing in a rowing race.
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New Mid-Size PET Preform Machine
Nissei ASB will debut at K 2022 a 100-ton vertical rotary press for PET preforms in 18 to 36 cavities.
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K 2022 Preview: Injection Molding Closes the Circle, Digitally
Because the market requires sustainability—and important component of which is the circular economy—and sustainability requires digitization, all three will be major themes at injection molding booths at K 2022.
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