Processes

Thermoforming

Thermoforming Equipment Supplier Expands Virtual Services

  Illig has expanded its customer service program with augmented reality devices and software solutions.

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Testing

Offline, Automated Inspection and Analysis Tool for Plastics

Sikora’s Purity Concept V reportedly combines the functionality of an optical light table with an automatic evaluation, said to be unique to the market.

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Testing

Updated QC Color Application Software

Datacolor has launched the beta release of CloudQC Viewer—an SaaS QC application for the evaluation of digital color samples.

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Automation

Parts Winners of SPE’s Biennial Thermoforming Conference

This year, there were 10 winners within five categories—silver and gold, for vacuum forming, pressure forming, twin sheet, 3D printed tooling, and parts produced with automation and new technology.

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming Made More Effective with Industry 4.0

Illig’s new Illig Assist digital service platform to actively support thermoforming customers on the way to Industry 4.0

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Postprocessing

Enhanced Flame Treater Boosts Energy Efficiency & Safety

Proco Machinery’s upgraded flame treater features automatic self-ignition control that results in major energy savings.

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Testing

Exact Metrology Acquired by In-Place Machining Company

Acquisition combines Exact’s metrology expertise and IPM’s expertise with on-site machining.

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Thermoforming

Vacuum Technology Helps Thermoformer Hold Parts Precisely During Bonding

With Busch’s mobile claw vacuum pump, thermoformer Ernst Hombach found bonding parts extremely flexible, effective, and efficient.

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Thermoforming

40th Anniversary of WM Thermoforming Machines

Having reached its 40th milestone, WM Thermoforming says passion for research and innovation continues to characterize its mission.  

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Testing

Oxygen Permeation Analyzer for Bottles, Pods, and Other Whole Package Forms

Ametek Mocon’s  Ox-Tran 2/48 measures the oxygen transmission rate of whole packages at ambient conditions.  

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Dri-Air
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Advantage temperature control units
Shuttle Mold System
Maguire Ultra
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