Articles
Happy Birthday to the Reciprocating Screw!
2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the patenting of the reciprocating screw injection molding machine, and there are some who argue little has changed in the technology in the intervening six decades.
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A Look Back at 3D Printing in 2015
3D printing is an exciting industry – there’s always something new going on.
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All-Electric Drive Impacts Milk-Jug Blow Molding
Although it has taken more than a decade, electric servo drives are starting to hit their stride in blow molding machines.
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Adaptive Injection Control Aids IML Molding
Getting back on cycle after frequent interruptions for mold cleaning.
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Foremost to Represent A-Ward Container Loaders
Meeting demand from compounders and resin producers for filling large container liners instead of many smaller bags.
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New System Measures Moisture In Pellets During Processing
Self-calibrating system measures pellet moisture in real time and can adjust dryer controls accordingly.
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Aussie Offers Nanoadditives For Mar/Scruff Resistance
surface-treated nanoclays protect acrylics, PC, PET, and other polar polymers.
Read MoreSABIC Moves Engineering Plastics to New Texas Headquarters
The Pittsfield era is over for engineering plastics.
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Clear, Retortable Plastic Can Made from Extruded Tube
Coextruded PP/EVOH tube with double-seamed metal ends.
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Prototype to Production: NPI/Medical Is Quick-Turn Artist
New name, same focus: From 1 part to millions, a new-product development manufacturer for over 45 years.
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