Injection Molding
Injection Molder Bases Company Culture on Employee Empowerment
After more than two decades in the industry, Rodney Davenport was given the opportunity to create an injection molding operation in his own vision, and — in keeping with the product he was making — to do so from the ground up.
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DuPont Buys Medical Product Manufacturer Spectrum Plastics
Purchase price of $1.75 billion for leading supplier of extruded, molded, and 3D printed medical components.
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Jabil Names New CEO
Kenny Wilson will assume leadership of the global contract manufacturer, replacing Mark Mondello who will remain with the company as executive chairman of the board.
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How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions
Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.
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Ejector Range Enlarged
Hasco says the approximately 600 additional new versions gives its ejector portfolio maximum demolding flexibility.
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Semperit Acquires Rico Group
The global maker of specialized polymer products for industrial applications, including hoses and belts, has purchased the Austrian headquartered liquid silicone rubber molder and moldmaker.
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Video: Ultradent Bags Both Hot Shots Prizes at PTXPO 2023
Topping five other entries in voting by fellow molders, the Ultradent team talks about their Hot Shots sweep.
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Engel Achieves Record Earnings
For the fiscal year ending in March, the Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation reported earnings of euro 1.7 billion ($1.86 billion), an all-time high.
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How Backpressure Optimization Affects Melt Preparation
Backpressure is often the least understood of the settings in an injection molding process, even though it can play a significant role in the final quality of the part. Let’s start with understanding what backpressure is and then learn how to optimize it for a given mold.
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Make Your Mark: Free Benchmarking Survey Remains Open
You have until April 30 to fill out your 2023 Plastics Technology Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, with no cost to you and a free analysis of your operations’ performance upon completion.
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