Injection Molding

Tiny Part Showcases Big Molding, Moldmaking Capabilities

Grab a magnifying glass and check out this entrant in Molding 2021’s Hot Shots injection molded part competition.

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MGS Promotes Shawn Krenke

The integrated manufacturing company named Krenke its Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President of Automation.

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Medical Molder Boasts Showpiece Material-Handling System

Flex Manchester is so proud of its new, elaborate drying/conveying system that it greets visitors front and center on their way to view the cleanroom molding floor.

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Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times

CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.

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best practices

Why Careful Hydraulic Oil Maintenance is Critical to Molding Machine Reliability

Here are the essentials on how to prevent one of the main threats to long-term reliability of your injection molding machines.

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A Planned Purging Program Can Boost Your Hot-Runner Efficiency

Molders can increase the efficiency of their hot-runner operations if a strategic approach is developed to address the need for required resin and color changes.

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New Test Method Analyzes Gas Formation in Molding

Resin maker Polyplastics says the proprietary method captures and evaluates gases formed during injection molding.

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Automotive

Get Ideas from IMDA Award Winners In IML, IMD & In-Mold Electronics

Winners of the annual IMDA Awards Competition highlight aesthetics, functionality, sustainability—and even COVID-19 protection.

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Packaging

Fakuma: Engel to Debut New Hybrid Machine

Building out its e-speed range of high-speed injection molding machines with a fully electric clamp, Engel will debut the e-speed 420/90 at Fakuma.

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Netstal Brand Returns, KraussMaffei Transfers Machine Maker Into Independent Unit

In 2019, the KraussMaffei Group merged all its divisions and all previous brands—KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal—into a single KraussMaffei brand.

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