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R&D Agreement Seeks to Advance Additive Manufacturing in Tooling
AddUp and Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced a $2.7 million cooperative R&D deal to advance laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology in toolmaking, including for conformal cooling.
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Injection Molding: Pressure Transducer Enables Accurate Measurements at Low Pressures and High Temperatures
TrueMelt pressure transducers can provide accurate measurements for processes with pressures below 500 psi and temperatures above 300 F.
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Injection Molding: Work Stations Promote Lean Operations
Customized workflow stations help keep injection molders' plant floors organized.
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Tessy to Expand Upstate New York Facility
The injection molding contract manufacturer will invest $20 million to expand its South Plant in Elbridge by 100,000 ft2.
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Paul Caprio Joins Engel North America
Formerly head of KraussMaffei's North American operations, Caprio will serve as president alongside Engel CEO Mark Sankovitch.
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Tenere Shapes Market Niche Where Metal and Plastics Meet
Joining metal and plastics to target some of today’s most dynamic industries, contract manufacturer Tenere reinvented itself—and its customer list—in 2016.
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Most Popular Articles of 2019
Resin prices, K 2019 preview, thermally conductive plastics, moldmaking in Mexico and practical how-to knowledge on static, barrel temperatures, mold venting, decompression and molded-in stress garnered the most reader attention in 2019.
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Most Popular Videos of 2019
Plastics Technology’s YouTube channel brought viewers reports from events and companies all around the world, including the U.S., Europe and Asia; click through for video from K, Chinaplas, Molding 2019 and more.
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HRSFlow and RJG Pair Technologies for Advanced Process Control
By pairing HRS Flow’s servo-driven FLEXflow hot runner with RJG’s sensors and eDART controller, the collaborators say they’re able to sequence mold filling based on what’s actually happening in the tool vs. time or screw position.
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New Molding & Moldmaking Event in Mexico Finds Success in Launch
The inaugural Meximold drew nearly 4000 attendees to Querétaro from all segments of the injection molding and moldmaking supply chain, with dates set for 2020 as more than 90% of exhibitors renewed their participation.
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Feeding/Blending: Controller Offers Connectivity & User Friendliness
Controllers for upstream volumetric mixers and dosing stations feature touch screen with extended recipe storage and management, among other features.
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Resin Drying: New Dryer Line Applies Improved Heat Exchanger Design, Energy Management
New dryer combines advantages of two previous models while volumetric dosing control units stress connectivity, user-friendliness and easy handling.
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