Tooling
Barnes Group Names New Head for Molding Solutions Unit
Jessica Poliner has been named president of the unit, which includes Synventive, Thermoplay, männer, FOBOHA, Priamus, and Gammaflux, replacing Norbert Scheid who retired.
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Running Cold to Hot: Tipping Point to Convert to a Hot Runner System
As the original melt-delivery system, cold runners still have their place in injection molding, but when demand for a plastic part—and required production—rise, the move to a hot runner can unlock myriad benefits.
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Valve Gate Hot Runner Integrates New Servo Motor
The compact direct-drive servo motor design minimizes stack height and simplifies mold design.
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Injection Molding: Store, Manage & Analyze Mold Simulation Data in the Cloud
Moldex3D iSLM helps manage, share and easily analyze large volumes of mold simulation data.
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MGS Acquires Formteknik
The Wisconsin-headquartered supplier of molding, molds and automation cells adds three mold making facilities in Europe—Denmark, Sweden, Germany—with the acquisition.
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Cycle Counter Line Expands
Progressive Components has introduced its CounterView cycle counter in left- and right-hand orientations, as well as a new high-temperature counter.
Read MoreFast Heat Acquired
The supplier of hot runner controls and diagnostic products has been acquired by its former general manager, Chad Root, and long-time production manager, Manny Diaz.
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Clamp Configuration Tool
Zero clamping systems can come preconfigured with fitting holes, eliminating a manufacturing step for mold plates.
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Keeping It in the Family: Medical Molder Grows with Second Generation at the Helm
Evolving from a two-man moldmaking company in a rented garage to three unique businesses, including a new medical injection molding unit, with 185 full-time employees, Micro Mold, Plastikos and Plastikos Medical enter their fourth decade family-led and poised for growth.
Read MoreItalian Machine Tool Builder Sets up U.S. Operation
Firm furnishes CNC machines for sheet for tooling applications.
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