Injection Molding - New Technologies, Efficiency

The technology supporting injection molding is as dynamic as the process itself. Join Plastics Technology and thought leaders in molding to learn about the latest technologies available to molders — as well as some that are pending — and see how they could be applicable to your operations.

Injection Molding — New Technologies, Efficiencies

  • Process control
  • Process assistants
  • Machine learning
  • Data collection/management
  • Robotization
  • Post-Molding Operations
  • Quick change (mold/product)
  • PCR management/use
  • Bio-resins management/use

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October 1, 2024 - 1 PM EST

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Controlled Viscosity Molding

Rick Fitzpatrick, X2F
Conventional injection molding uses extreme pressure to induce shearing and lower plastic viscosity to where it can flow into a mold. This works against the non-Newtonian polymer melt and this pressure dictates large machines and molds while damaging polymer chains and reducing flow control. Most polymer and process engineers have a knowledge of plastic only through the lens of this kind of process and is a limiting view of polymers and how they can be molded.

Controlled Viscosity Molding is designed to manipulate non-Newtonian polymer melt to flow and fill mold cavities. Counterintuitive to polymer scientists and process engineers, this is done with far less pressure and a higher degree of control regardless of polymer and part design. This leads to re-writing many of the rules of product design and plastic processing.

 

 

Streamlining Overhead Costs with Generative AI: A Processor's Practical How-To Guide

Derek Moeller, CognitionWorks
In this session, you'll explore how generative AI can transform production efficiency in the plastics industry. Learn to preserve valuable "tribal knowledge" with artificial neural memory, identify hidden production efficiencies using AI-driven analysis, and discover cutting-edge advancements in cognitive vision and goal-seeking AI agents. As AI evolves, gain insights into how AI-powered employees may shape the future of manufacturing, helping processors reduce overhead and streamline operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

Mike Durina

MD Plastics

Derek Moeller

Founder, president, CognitionWorks

Rick Fitzpatrick

CTO, X2F

Rick Fitzpatrick, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of X2F, is an inventor with over 100 patents in plastic molding technologies. With 40 years of experience, he has pioneered Controlled Viscosity Molding (CVM), enabling innovative processing of non-traditional polymers and thermoplastics with fewer defects, revolutionizing injection molding technology.

Erik Foltz

Senior Managing Engineer, Madison Group

Erik Foltz is a certified professional Moldflow consultant at the Madison Group. Foltz received his M.S. from the Polymer Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin. His specialties include plastic part design verification, process optimization and troubleshooting for injection and compression molding, as well as plastics failure.