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How to Fix Outgassing Problems in Injection Molding
Gas and air entrapment can cause a variety of problems in injection molding, including part burns, short shots, voids and blemishes, even clogged vents. Vacuum venting can solve all these problems, and increase output in the molding process.
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Danimer Announced Plans for Fermentation Plant to Produce its Proprietary PHA Bioplastic
A major milestone for Danimer Scientific as this facility aims to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Up to Snuff on Scientific Molding? Then it’s Time to Mold ‘Systematically’
Scientific molding is centered around learning about key molding principles and theories. The strategic application of those principles and theories is what’s known as systematic molding.
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Meet the New Force in Color Concentrate Production
The new Chroma Color Corp. unites the production and technical expertise of four different firms to better serve the needs of a consolidating processor market.
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Conveyor Upgrade Keeps Currier on Track
Processor’s switch to modular plastic belt conveyors increased efficiency in bottle making by eliminating downtime.
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Screw Wear: Understanding Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Here’s how to find out what’s happening to your screw and what to do about it.
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Cold Pressed-In Threaded Inserts: An Economical Alternative
Cold pressed-in threaded inserts provide a sturdy and cost-effective alternative to heat staking or ultrasonic-installed threaded inserts. Discover the advantages and see it in action here.
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How to Improve Production of Catheters and Stents
Advances in downstream extrusion equipment have boosted production control.
Read MoreMachinery Shipments Rise in the Second Quarter
Plastics machinery shipments in North America grew for the fifth consecutive quarter on a year-over-year basis, while also topping first quarter results.
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Christina Keller to Lead Cascade Engineering
Keller takes over for Mark Miller who officially retires at the end of September.
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Save Energy with New Central Chiller Control Technology
Most central chillers run at full capacity all the time, whether you need it or not. But new “Dynamic Lift” control technology dynamically adjusts capacity to meet the need, delivering substantial energy savings to a central cooling system. Here’s how it works.
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Philadelphia Eagles, Braskem Team Up For Plastics Recycling
Braskem enters into a nine-year sustainability-focused partnership with the Eagles.
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