Automotive
Polymer and Additive Suppliers Tease Their K Show Presentations at the EMG Pre K Event in Rotterdam
Producers stressed material solutions aligning with trends in carbon emissions reduction, electrification and chemical substitution.
WatchAdkev Acquires Winzeler Gear
After 60 years at the firm started by his father, John Winzeler is retiring and has sold his gear molding business to a multiplant injection molder of precision parts.
Read MoreThrough Thick and Thin: Reflecting on Injection Molding Thin and Thick Walls
Author considers time molding thin-wall food packaging and thicker-walled interior automotive trim, weighing the differences and similarities in process, molds and materials.
Read MoreQ&A: Bioproduction of PHA and the Future of Plastics
A conversation with Max Senechal and Leah Ford of CJ Biomaterials
Read MoreBenchtop LSR Injection Molding Machine Launches
APSX LLC, which previously marketed the APSX‑PIM desktop thermoplastic injection molding machine, has debuted the APSX‑LSR — a benchtop liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection system.
Read MoreBASF Ultramid Advanced N for High-Voltage Connectors
Nonhalogenated flame retardant boosts safety and durability of high-voltage connectors in electric vehicles.
Read MoreSkipping the Pellet for Efficient Recycling in Molded Engineering Plastics Applications
AGS Technology leverages deep experience in molding with recycled engineering materials for automotive and heavy equipment parts.
Read MoreLow-Volume Dryer for Engineering Resins
Target markets are low-volume, high-precision specialty applications in automotive as well as in electronics, connectors and technical molding.
Read MoreAt DI Labs, Mass Customization Is a Necessary Step on the Way to Additive Manufacturing’s Production Future
The Minnesota company is applying lessons learned from its custom automotive aftermarket business, Threedom, to advance processes and workflows for AM at scale.
WatchPaperless ‘Smart Factory’ Based on Automated Production Monitoring
Tier 1 automotive molder’s home-built production-monitoring and ERP systems, designed for “the little guy,” boost its efficiency rating and profits.
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