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Seeking Moldmakers That Are Fast…and Smart
Now in its 15th year, MoldMaking Technology’s Leadtime Leader Award is once again seeking out tool shops that get things done.
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PLASTICS' Chief Economist Weighs In on Harvey Impact
In 2016, Texas ranked third in the U.S. for plastics employment and first in plastics industry shipments.
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New Name for Thermoforming Machine Builders
Brown Machine group to serve as master brand for Brown Machines, Lyle Industries, Nalle, and EPCO.
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New Extruder Builder Has Familiar Names
Start-up machine builder, headed by extrusion veteran Kramer, to furnish extruders from 1-8 in dia.
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NASA To Recycle Plastics in Space
Refabricator machine is a recycler and 3D printer in one unit.
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Injection Molders: Is 3D Printing Your Friend, or Foe?
In the last few months, I’ve seen clear signs that some 3D printing shops and makers of additive manufacturing equipment intend to compete with injection molding.
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Plastic Bottle Recycling Campaign Reports Tangible Results
The campaign in North and South Carolina debuted with a 2% increase in tons of all types of plastic bottles sold by local recycling processors from March to May 2017.
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First Expandable TPU is Key to Revolutionizing the Bicycle Saddle
BASF’s E-TPU and Ergon’s design and engineering knowhow have led to the ST Core Ultra bike saddle.
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Apprenticeship Program Pays Off for Mack Molding
Eleven students have returned to the company full-time in the last two years, including five this spring.
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Updated Analysis on Dow and DuPont Merger Integration
Activist investors drive companies to seek outside counsel on proposed spin-offs.
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Large-Scale 3D Printing Venture Competes with Injection Molding
With 160 FDM printers, a Brooklyn startup offers part runs up to 10,000 units—and soon perhaps 100,000—at prices competitive with injection molding.
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HP & Deloitte Form Alliance to Promote 3D Printing in Large-Scale Manufacturing
Partners to promote “digital transformation” among large manufacturers with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology.
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