Tony Deligio

Tony Deligio Editor-in-Chief

Lab System Targets Large Part, Process Development for Combo Injection Molding, PUR Coating

KraussMaffei has paired an MXW 4500 injection molding machine featuring more than 5,000 tons of clamp force with two RimStar polyurethane (PUR) metering systems and three different mixing heads in a new ColorForm lab line at its facility in Parsdorf, Germany.

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Sodick-Plustech Promotes Shinohara

Kohei Shinohara has been promoted to senior vice president of Plustech, the North American subsidiary of Japan’s Sodick injection molding machines.

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Automation

Standalone Servo-Driven Sprue Picker

Wittmann recently introduced a standalone version of its WX90 sprue removal robot capable of working with virtually any brand of injection molding machine.

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sustainability

Temperature Controller Accepts Renewable, DC Power

Wittmann’s newest temperature controller — the Tempro plus DC — can use direct current (DC) power generated by solar panels without conversion loss.

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Thin-Film Sensors Integrated Directly Onto Cavity Surface

Fraunhofer IST researchers say the wear-resistant thin-film sensors are deposited onto the tool surface, enabling direct temperature and flow measurements in critical areas of a mold.

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NPE

NPE2024 Sets Several Show Records

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released final figures for NPE2024: The Plastics Show (May 6-10; Orlando) that officially make it the largest ever NPE in several key metrics.

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Engel Installs Massive Injection Molding Machine for Trials, Testing

The Austrian company’s large-machine plant in St. Valentin now has a duo 5500 combi M press, with nearly 6,200 tons of clamp force and shot weights up to 93 lbs, available for customer trials.

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Automation

Online Tool Configures, Simulates and Optimizes Vacuum Systems

Piab’s OVM Pro 3D tool leverages 3D modeling and simulation to streamline vacuum system configuration.

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industry 4.0

Engel Teases Generative AI Assistant at Digital Days Event

The Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation introduced a prototype large-language model assistant for its customers: Engel GPT.

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Breaking News From NPE2024

Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.  

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Tooling

New Slide Lock Style Slide Retainer

Progressive Components has expanded its line of SRT Slide Retainers with a new roller design.

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Arburg Announces Change in Management Team

Following Gerhard Böhm’s retirement, Tobias Baur will take over leadership of Arburg’s sales and after sales management division.

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