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Articles

Will 3D printing be the demise of plastic injection molding?

While there are certainly cases where 3D printing makes sense, the reports of the death of injection molding have been greatly exaggerated.

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Hot-runner systems raise functionality

New hot runners configured for a specific end market and new devices that enhance such systems mark the latest design developments.

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What is liquid injection molding?

Liquid injection molding is an industrial fabrication method that molds stock materials into a range of components and products.

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The robots get on a roll

A mobile automation cell that enables use of the handling robot right where it is needed.

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Why you need to consider automation to stay competitive

As the plastics industry progresses, more molders enter the market vying for contracts. If you are a custom molder in the competitive industry you must ask yourself, what can I do to set myself apart?

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How online quoting compressed time for plastic injection molding

A couple of years ago, it took engineers days or even weeks to obtain a quote for a custom plastic injection molding project. Today, the time has been compressed to just a matter of hours.

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New advances in PET drying

The latest technological advancements and solutions for PET resin drying: a crucial phase in modern preforms and bottles production lines.

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Controlled conditions

A new flow control system does not just monitor the relevant parameters, but keeps them constant throughout the production run.