LIM & LSR Molding
Happy Birthday to the Reciprocating Screw!
2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the patenting of the reciprocating screw injection molding machine, and there are some who argue little has changed in the technology in the intervening six decades.
Read MorePrototype to Production: NPI/Medical Is Quick-Turn Artist
New name, same focus: From 1 part to millions, a new-product development manufacturer for over 45 years.
Read MoreHighlights of Fakuma 2015
A selection of the hottest news and molding trends at this “little brother” to the K Show.
Read MoreINJECTION MOLDING: Sneak Peek at Fakuma News
News in LSR, micromolding, IML, medical technology, and more.
Read MoreOn-Site: A Big Molder’s Technical Engineering Plus a Small Company’s Customer Service
That’s the formula for rapid growth at a new/old firm serving medical, military, and aviation markets.
Read MoreINJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation
Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.
Read MoreCT Scanning Gives Precision Molder X-Ray Vision of Part Quality
It beats other techniques for measuring critical part dimensions, and it provides unique visibility inside parts, nondestructively. One molder’s experience illustrates the benefits.
Read MoreAre You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?
Participate in Plastics Technology’s industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.
Read MoreAt NPE: Coinjection, LSR/TP Overmolding, PET Preforms & New Two-Platen Presses
There's plenty new at the largest booth at the show.
Read MoreAt NPE: Nine LSR Materials in One Part
Special technology molds nine colors and durometers in one silicone part.
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