Articles

Engineering Resins 24 Feb 2015

New Source of Polyketone in U.S.

Promising engineering resin is back after 14 years.

Injection Molding 24 Feb 2015

Big Presses Get New Lease on Life With Control Retrofits

Updated controls save some very large machines from obsolescence.

Film Extrusion 24 Feb 2015

Entek Running World’s Largest Line for Lead-Acid Battery Separators

Machine-building sister company furnished the twin-screw extruder and most other line components.

Molds & Tooling 24 Feb 2015

Mold Cleaner Works Fast

Said to have unmatched effectiveness in removing rust, oxidation, weld discoloration, resin outgassing stains, and other mold buildup without scrubbing.

Testing 24 Feb 2015

AUXILIARIES AT NPE: More Control, Flexibility, And Efficiency

These are key trends in the many kinds of auxiliary equipment displayed at this month’s show. You’ll also see equipment designed to be virtually ‘foolproof.’

sustainability 24 Feb 2015

RECYCLING/SCRAP RECLAIM AT NPE: Less Waste And Lower Maintenance

Whether for commercial recycling or in-house scrap reclaim, new systems boast reduced maintenance, higher throughput, and less waste of resin for purging.

Automotive 23 Feb 2015

INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Molding Exhibits Show Off Cell Integration with Multiple Processes & Operations

If you’re interested in lightweight composites, IML, LSR, multi-shot, inmold assembly, barrier coinjection, micromolding, variotherm molding, foams, energy-saving presses, robots, hot runners, and tooling—they’re all here in force.

Packaging 23 Feb 2015

BLOW MOLDING AT NPE: Energy Savings, Lightweighting & Flexibility

New machines are mostly all-electric, hybrid, or servo-hydraulic.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 23 Feb 2015

Mack Moves Into Medical Disposables With New Cleanroom

At a customer’s request and after a $2 million investment in people and technology, custom molder and contract manufacturer Mack Molding, Arlington, Vt., is making its first foray into high‐volume, single‐use medical components.