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Hot Runners

Time to Turn Up the Heat on Your Hot-Runner Maintenance Program

Molders are running more hot-runner manifolds than ever, a trend that’s expected to continue. But once you have them, you need to keep them in shape. Follow these tips to get going.

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Are We Having a Good Day? Real-Time Production Data Has Answers for a Custom Blow Molder

“Information automation” is one of the keys to running a successful custom blow molding business for Meredith-Springfield Associates.

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‘We Don’t Shy Away from a Challenge’

Meredith-Springfield thrives on technically difficult blow molding jobs that others avoid. Its latest pioneering effort is pushing the limits in the new field of EPET.

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Resin Conveying System Maximizes Throughput While Minimizing Material and Machine Abuse

Patented technology allows plastics processors to convey material at whatever speed provides the best throughput without damaging equipment or resin.

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top shops

Pinpoint Your Operation’s Strengths and Weaknesses

A new report helps injection molders find their facility’s relative strengths so they can keep them ‘humming’ and relative unmet opportunities so they can address them.

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Get Better Control of Your LSR Molding

Better control of LSR mixing/dosing and cold-runner valve-gate injection, as well as improved mold-design capabilities are highlighted at Molding 2019 Conference.

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economics

Expectations for Electronics Defy Headlines

The electronics industry seems expected track with the overall economy’s growth for 2019, though firms with greater exposure to China may have to be more cautious during the year.

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polystyrene

Commodity Resin Prices Bottom Out

Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.  

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Pope's Private Army Equipped With HP's 3D-Printed Helmets

Using HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology, HP was able to 3D print helmets that were more comfortable for the guards without sacrificing any of their iconic style and aesthetic. 

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New Process Eliminates Resin Variations as a Quality Variable

At Molding 2019, learn about the latest enhancements to the iMFLUX low-pressure injection molding process, including Auto Viscosity Adjust to compensate for resin variations.

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sustainability

Starlinger Tech Helps To Increase PET Bottle Recycling for Austrian Recycler

In 2018, the Austrian plastics recycler PET to PET Recycling increased the number of PET bottles it recycled by 9% using technology from Starlinger. 

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Packaging

Learn About Souped-Up Presses for Packaging at Molding 2019

Speakers from Arburg and Engel will discuss what it takes for an electric or hybrid injection machine to handle high-speed, thin-wall packaging.

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