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Medical May Boost All-Electric Blow Molders
So far, all-electric blow molding machines remain the rare exception in North America. But emerging markets such as clean-room medical applications and larger parts capability may spur growth. Just ask Dahl-Tech Inc. of Stillwater, Minn., which was an early adopter of this technology. Learn more
 
Tips & Techniques

Injection Molding: The Critical Importance Of Balanced Filling. Learn more
Extrusion: Don't Get Burned By Adapters & Flow Pipes. Learn more
Tooling: Communication Is Key In Designing Blown Film Dies. Learn more
Thermoforming: How To Form PLA. Learn more
Overmolding: How To Overmold Liquid Silicone Onto Thermoplastics. Learn more

 
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Painless Solution To Common Conveying Problems
Get introduced to new, energy efficient, cost effective, technology that can be applied to existing systems, enabling increased material throughput, over longer distances, utilizing existing piping with minimal interruption to your production schedule. This webinar is scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2010,  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. Sponsored by Novatec. Register Here

 

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Compounding of Highly Filled Polyolefins
March 25, 2010 - Singapore
March 29, 2010 - Shanghai, China

Sponsored by K-Tron Process Group, Reimelt Henschel, Maag Pump Systems, and OMYA
Click here for more information

 
 

See videos on industry’s largest selection of dryers.
Drying and Plastics Conveying Systems with new control choices.
New pump technology to cure plugged lines & starved machines
Painlessly.


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PDx/amerimold Registration Opens

Sign up here for the premier trade show and conference for product developers; industrial designers; design engineers; product managers; mold manufacturers. Held May 11-13 at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, PDx/amerimold is a new event experience connecting buyers & sellers from all aspects of the product development lifecycle. Learn more

Conference highlight:  Virtual Workshop on Troubleshooting the Injection Molding Process

Date and Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Place: Duke Energy Center
Instructor: Robert A. Beard, P.E., Robert A. Beard & Associates Inc.

More program details here.

 

At PLASTIMAGEN México, the leading event for the plastics industry in Latin America, see the latest trends and technologies in materials, equipment and processing.  Sponsored by Krause

Plastimagen, Mexico City
March 23-26
Register Today!


 
Featured Products
Robot Controller Foam Board
Flexible Nylon
 

Robot Controller Adds
Two Part-Handling Functions

Two new real-time functions addressing part removal and placement tasks have been added to the new R8 robot control from Wittmann Battenfeld, Torrington, Conn.

 

Foam Board Die System Speeds Changeovers
A new die system for extruded PS foam board from Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI), Chippewa Falls, Wis., is said to dramatically reduce downtime for product changeovers, enhance control over product dimensions, reduce scrap, and eliminate shutdowns for die maintenance.

 

New Flexible Nylon 610 for Fuel Lines
Rhodia Polyamide, Cranbury, N.J., has just added nylon 610 to its lineup. It expects to commercialize in this quarter three extrusion grades for automotive fuel lines.

 

Plastics Conveying Systems with new control choices.
New pump technology to solve plugged lines, starved machines and expansion problems. Material Selection Systems for Pellet to Product verification, validation & recording.

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economic insights
economic insights

Wood on Plastics:  Automotive Ready To Ignite Learn more
Market Outlook: Medical Molders Face Growth, Challenges Learn more
Resin Buying Strategies: Higher Prices Prevail Learn more

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