June 2010

Re-Engineering As A Business Model
It’s an unusual business model: “We take existing products or manufacturing processes and try to make them better. We refine and rethink them for better cost and reliability and quality.” That model has worked well for Dynamic Molding Technologies in Ellington, Conn. Learn more

Injection Molding: Machine Evaluation Basics. Learn more
Extrusion: Thermal Properties Not Just for the Lab Guys. Learn more
Tooling: Determining Maximum Mold Cycle Times. Learn more
Feature: Getting Started In LSR. Learn more
Feature: Getting Peak Performance From Your Extrusion Line. Learn more

LOCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENERGY PRICES TODAY
Chesapeake Energy Corporation stands ready today to deliver affordable, dependable, clean, American natural gas. We can meet your needs on a short-term or long-term basis.

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FREE WEBINAR: Re-Inventing Vacuum Conveying

Installing a resin conveying system based on design principles developed 30-40 years ago could saddle your company with unnecessary inefficiencies, high maintenance and inflexible conveying parameters for years to come. This webinar will discuss innovative, cost-effective concepts and designs for in-plant conveying applications for extrusion, injection molding and blow molding. A number of new, innovative technologies will be presented and a guideline as to how to select the most efficient and cost effective conveying system to suit your specific needs will be presented.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Hosted by Novatec. Register here.

Don’t Stop Learning
Executive Editor Matt Naitove recently wrote an article on Dynamic Molding Technologies (Dymotek) that got me thinking about the North American processing marketplace and the concept of learning.
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New Flexible Nylon 610 for Fuel Lines
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In need of CAD/CAM models? Konica Minolta Sensing Americas offers 3D Scanning and Engineering services to industrial manufacturers on a project by project basis. We specialize in reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, 3D scanning, design engineering and final inspection.
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The perfect blend of simplicity and control
With nearly 150 patents in the U.S. and internationally Maguire is committed to developing unique products and systems to improve your entire plastics processing operation.

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Wood on Plastics: Consumer Products Creep Toward Comeback. Learn more
Resin Buying Strategies: Prices Falling. Learn more

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Are You A Composites Innovator?
If so, Owens Corning wants to know. The leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials recently launched the Composite App Challenge, aimed at drawing entrants in four categories to help resolve some of society’s pressing issues: infrastructure durability; fuel efficiency; renewable energy; and protection from harm. Submit your application and learn more here.

Troubleshooting Twin-Screw Compounding Learn more New Approach to PET Drying Learn more Modest Investment; Big Payoff Learn more

Free Leistritz Twin Screw Report
The latest in twin screw extrusion for compounding/devol/REX for pelletizing and/or direct extrusion. Includes articles, technical tips, paper downloads and upcoming seminars/events.

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Cut drying time in half
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