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Extrusion Training Firm Turns Art to Science
You’ve likely heard of Scientific Molding, particularly if you are a regular reader of John Bozzelli’s monthly Injection Molding Know-How columns in Plastics Technology. Now, make way for “Scientific Extrusion.”
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Walmart, Apple and the Return One Million Jobs Initiative Seek to Reenergize Reshoring
Over 13 days: Walmart announced an open call for U.S. products, Apple promoted a $1 billion fund to promote advanced manufacturing stateside and a new initiative sought to raise $20 million to reshore one million manufacturing jobs.
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KraussMaffei Invests in Future Plastics Professionals
KM is doing its part through machinery donations, as well as co-op and apprentice programs.
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15 Things to Know About Servo-Driven Injection Machines
Drive technology for injection molding machines has been continuously evolving, and servo motors have become widely used in a variety of roles. Here’s what molders need to know about today’s servo drives in terms of cost, performance, maintenance, and training.
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Video: Job Creation Through Plastic Bottle Recycling
The fluctuating jobs numbers are always making the news but here’s one that is specific to plastics recycling.
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RJG Opens New Injection Molding Training Facility in NC
RJG, Inc. is working alongside ZAG Equipment Sales to open a new training center for injection molding.
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Canon Virginia Graduates First Class of Apprentices
President Obama declared this week National Apprentice Week and in honor of that, employers across the country will host open houses to highlight the significant value of apprenticeships in our economy.
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Add Dirt to Your Resin?
No, it’s not recommended, but some people do it anyway. Inadvertently, through carelessness or lack of training.
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The 5 M’s of Molding—Part I: Man (labor)
There are many areas in which personnel affect consistency and repeatability within a plastics operation.
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Train Employees, Test Products at Texas Film Lab
Three-layer line available for rent at D.R. Joseph facility.
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