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Sharpen Your Pencils: Participate In ‘Top Shops' Benchmarking Survey
The free, anonymous survey of injection molders is open for responses, and all shops that complete the questionnaire will receive a customized report of the results. Honorees also will be recognized in the magazine.
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Energy Efficiency in Focus at K 2022
As much as cycle time, kWh/kg was an oft-cited metric by injection molding machine suppliers at October’s big show.
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January’s Most-Viewed Stories
Readers sought out sustainability related topics in January, along with TCU and extruder vent-design tips, new drying technology, prettier pellets and more.
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Sustainable Ionomer Copolymers to Play Role in Major Perfume and Cosmetics Packaging Collaboration
Dow and LVMH to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across several well-known perfume and cosmetics brands
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Novel ‘Clamtainer’ Extends Thermoformer's Reach in Packaging
Uniquely secure latching expands applications for Jamestown Plastics’ patented clamshell package design.
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Plastics and the Joy of Chemistry
A Public Broadcasting program revels in the achievements of polymer chemistry while also warning of the problems that come with its benefits.
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Troubleshooting Leaky Temperature-Control Units
Learn the causes, symptoms and remedies for TCU leaks to keep these vital contributors to plastics processing up and running longer and more efficiently.
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What Type of Recycling Technology Works the Best? It Depends
NREL scientists describe a framework for comparing recycling technologies.
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New Technology Enables ‘Smart Drying’ Based on Resin Moisture
The ‘DryerGenie’ marries drying technology and input moisture measurement with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.
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What Stories Would Your Most Challenging Injection Molded Part Tell?
Time is running out to enter Plastics Technology’s Hot Shot’s Injection Molded Parts Competition — share your company’s capabilities via its greatest molding challenges.
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The Path to Pellet Perfection
In underwater pelletizing, numerous variables in the equipment, process and material affect pellet shape, consistency and quality factors such as fines. Defining the “perfect” pellet depends on the conditions of end use, and achieving that ideal requires understanding of the causes of imperfections.
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