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Testing 2 Nov 2018

Non-Destructive, Non-Hazardous Approach to Rapid Internal Inspection of Molded Parts

Terahertz spectroscopy allows in-line or off-line inspection of not only dimensions such as wall thickness, but also internal structure of solid or foamed parts.

5 Ways Resin Conveying Systems are Getting Smarter

These five short videos provide a snapshot of what’s going on with the technologies that drive and control plastics resin conveying systems as they become more reliable, flexible and adaptable.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Nov 2018

Formlabs, Gillette Partner On 3D-Printed Razor Handles

Dávid Lakatos, chief product officer at Formlabs, discusses the partnership along with 3D printing’s role in mass customization.

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Resin Conveying 31 Oct 2018

How to Maximize Your Conveying System Performance

If your conveying system isn’t up to snuff, and you don’t have the budget to overhaul or expand it, don’t lose hope. There are many factors that could be limiting your conveying performance, and a number of them cost little or nothing to fix.

PVC 31 Oct 2018

Higher Prices for Commodity Resins, Except PP

Higher feedstock prices and strong demand drive price hikes for PE, PS, PVC and PET.

Heating & Cooling 31 Oct 2018

What Thermal Imaging Can Do for Your Molding Process

It can aid in process development, production monitoring, and troubleshooting. Here’s one molder’s primer on the subject.

Additive Manufacturing 31 Oct 2018

3D Printing, Silicon Valley Style

Carbon’s technology seeks to disrupt the 3D-printing industry for good.

Postindustrial 31 Oct 2018

Recycling Breathes New Life into Textile Leader

Fiber producer Unifi reinvents itself as a plastics recycler that turns PET bottles into recycled fibers.

Injection Molding 31 Oct 2018

Conformal Cooling Helps Get Heat Out and Cycle Time Down

Conformally cooled sprue bushings help automotive molder reduce cycle times and injection pressures for a high-volume component.

Injection Molding 31 Oct 2018

Identifying and Correcting Splay

Splay adjustments can be a simple fix, or can require several hours of babysitting a press and head scratching. Learn to find the root cause.

Why You Need a Plastics Shredder for Your Plant

If you recycle large plastic parts or dense materials, a shredder could be a cost-effective addition to your plastics processing plant equipment. Here’s why.