Articles

Automotive 23 Dec 2015

Fakuma Show News: Hot Runners & Tooling

Hot-runner nozzles, manifolds, and controls, as well as other mold components and a new tooling concept made their debut in Friedrichshafen.

Medical 22 Dec 2015

Proxy Biomedical Announces Expansion

Irish medical implantable devices manufacturer to double cleanroom facilities as part of expansion that will be completed in the second quarter of 2016.

Postindustrial 22 Dec 2015

New Name in Blow Molding Machinery Promises Gains for Dairy Bottles

Reciprocating-screw machines and impact trimmers get energy-saving electric drive and quick-change features.

polyolefins 22 Dec 2015

All Quiet on the Resin Pricing Front— But Watch Out for PP

2015 ended with lower prices, even for high-volume engineering resins, but PP is already turning the corner.

Consumer Products 21 Dec 2015

Top of the Class: Meet 2015’s World-Class Processors

Plastics Technology’s inaugural group of World-Class Processors—selected through an exclusive benchmarking survey—spans geographies, markets, processes, and materials. Diverse in size and capabilities, these companies have one key trait in common: efficiency. How do you stack up in comparison?

Consumer Products 21 Dec 2015

PLA Sheet for Signage and Folded Cartons

Bi-Ax is the first manufacturer in North America to convert NatureWorks' Ingeo PLA resins into film and sheet.

Molds & Tooling 21 Dec 2015

Processors’ Equipment Investment Plans Remain Strong in 2016

Gardner’s exclusive research forecasts total spending on primary processing and auxiliary equipment at its highest level since 2008.

Injection Molding 21 Dec 2015

Molder Builds a Business From Next to Nothing

Under new ownership, Cumberland Plastics Solutions’ decision to invest when times were tough has paid big dividends.

Tooling Know-How 21 Dec 2015

TOOLING: Designing Molds for Easy Cleaning & Maintenance in the Press

Pay attention to water leaks and rust, proper grease selection, vent buildup, and checks for wear.

processing tips 21 Dec 2015

EXTRUSION: Managing Regrind

Reusing scrap is a necessary evil. But be aware of the negative impact scrap has on properties and extrusion efficiencies. Start by developing a regrind-usage program.