Rheometer Moves Rotational Rheology From Lab to Production Line
Goettfert's ROR Online Rheometer brings rotational rheometry to the production floor, measuring polymer melt’s viscoelastic properties in real time without manual sampling.
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Big Bubble, Wide Film Highlight Balcan's Latest Buy
Five-layer Bandera line to produce films at a 50-ft web width — among the largest formats available for industrial packaging.
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When Scott Decker initially pictured a new vehicle wrap vinyl applicator product for WrapOn Tools, Asheboro, North Carolina, he knew the concept would require extensive design and development before it could become a reliable production part.
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Omega Tool Redefines the Role of Moldmaker in An Evolving Industry
Demonstration of the in-mold RIM PUR coating process, developed with KraussMaffei and Ruhl, is emblematic of the company's expanding range of capabilities and customer services.
Read MoreAn Axiom of Injection Molding Success
The Axiom Group combines expertise in design, moldmaking and molding for a winning business formula in automotive injection molding.
Read MoreCalifornia Molding: How To Make It Work
Manufacturing in the Golden State has always presented unique challenges. Performance Engineered Products rises to the task through continuous improvement.
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How Moretto’s Technologies Redefine Production Flexibility
Moretto offers a portfolio of modular, smart automation designed to reconfigure as operational needs change, helping processors reduce waste, protect capital investments, and respond quickly to shifting demand.
Read MoreRJG Reveals iMFLUX Plans With Integration Complete
A little over a year after its acquisition of the company, RJG shared the synergies it sees between its sensor and process control technologies with iMFLUX’s constant-pressure molding.
Read MorePFAS Free PPAs are Advancing, But Processing Adjustments Still Critical
As non-PFAS polymer processing aids for blown film extrusion evolve, approaches to using them and maintaining equipment are as important as ever.
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Laboratory Stretch-Blower Aids PET Preform Testing
Customized lab machine helps major European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preform molder with quality control.
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Non-PFAS Additive Adds Solvent Barrier To Monolayer HDPE Bottles
Avient’s new Cesa solid additive pellet boosts solvent barrier of monolayer HDPE containers without fluorinated barrier treatments.
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‘Maintenance-Free’ Coupling Solves Pelletizer Downtime Woes
How one major resin supplier minimized maintenance on its underwater pelletizers by retrofitting them with a novel coupling.
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Uniloy Debuts Integrated Machine Vision, Previews New Small Shuttle at Plast
At Plast 2026 in Italy, Uniloy showed off new integrated machine vision, a new leak tester and a new extruder for up to 100% PCR; and also gave a peek at a new small shuttle machine to debut next year.
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Packing Pressure and Time vs. Holding Pressure and Time: Are We Using the Right Terms?
Understanding the difference between packing pressure and holding pressure in injection molding is important because they serve different purposes.
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How To Prepare Your Dehumidifying Dryers for Summer
Seasonal humidity changes can impact the performance of your dehumidifying dryer. Take these steps to help prevent costly failures.
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Understanding Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
Learn what’s new and what’s possible in the various hot runner temperature controller formats, including modular, GUI-style and advanced GUI-style systems.
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Drop-In Materials? A Strategic Approach — Part 1: Mechanical Performance
Beyond datasheets: Spot common pitfalls and accurately evaluate mechanical performance when choosing drop-in resins — first in a three-part series.
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'Almost Running': The Most Expensive Mode in Your Plant
Explore the hidden costs of "almost running" in extrusion startups, where ignored instability signals lead to waste and scrap — and how to fix them.
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Engel Introduces AI-Driven Engel Virtual Assistant
Engel says its Engel Virtual Assistant (EVA) not only answers questions asked in natural language but, after operator confirmation, it can pass approved changes straight through to the machine control system.
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Clariant to Supply Catalyst for New 1.2 Million Ton Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
Clariant was awarded the contract by Zhejiang Petroleum for its new propylene production plant.
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Billion and Engel Announce Partnership
The family owned French and Austrian makers of injection molding machines announced a strategic partnership.
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Arburg Displays Micro Injection Molding at Fakuma
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will demonstrate shot weights of less than 0.01g from a 34-ton all-electric Allrounder 270 A using a Size 5 micro injection module with an 8-mm injection screw.
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Indorama Ventures and Rebhan Launch Glass-Like PET Packaging for Premium Beauty Brands
Luxyclear EBM PET 5508 is a specialty PET grade for extrusion blow molding that offers glass-like clarity.
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Arburg’s Mexican Subsidiary Under New Leadership
Julio Lopez has taken over as the managing director of the German injection molding machine maker’s operation in Querétaro, Mexico.
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Wacker Chemie LSR Supports Coolant-Resistant Connector Seals for E-Mobility
Wacker Chemie AG introduces Elastosil LR 3822, an oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber designed for connector seals and sealing elements in the cooling circuits of EV traction batteries, offering high resilience, tear resistance and coolant resistance.
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Anton Paar Holding Free Polymer Characterization Workshop
Join a free polymer processing workshop on Sept. 24 near Akron, Ohio. Explore material characterization, extrusion, and formulation with Anton Paar experts.
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