In-Mold Decorating

Finnish Startup Gets IMSE Lighting Patent

TactoTek’s newly-patented technology available for licensing.

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Automation

K 2016 Preview: Injection Molding

Adapting injection molding to the concept of Industry 4.0 is gaining momentum. At this show you’ll see that the interconnected, integrated “factory of the future” is almost here.

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Engel Previews K 2016 Introductions

Advances in mold cooling, machine condition monitoring, and in-mold decorating will be key exhibits in Dusseldorf.

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The 5 M’s of Molding—Part 5: Method

Once a molding problem has been identified, use “method” to determine whether the issue is with Man, Mold, Machine or Material.

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Multicomponent

Happy Birthday to the Reciprocating Screw!

2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the patenting of the reciprocating screw injection molding machine, and there are some who argue little has changed in the technology in the intervening six decades.

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Automotive

Adaptive Injection Control Aids IML Molding

Getting back on cycle after frequent interruptions for mold cleaning.

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Highlights of Fakuma 2015

A selection of the hottest news and molding trends at this “little brother” to the K Show.

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Packaging

Lightweight Composites & Superfast Container Molding at Fakuma Show

Overmolded UD tapes replace organosheet with major weight savings. And 4 PP cups molded in 1.55 sec.

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INJECTION MOLDING: Sneak Peek at Fakuma News

News in LSR, micromolding, IML, medical technology, and more.

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Automotive

INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation

Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.

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