New Package Concept Offers Relief from PP Shortages & Soaring Prices
A new IML approach that uses a thick paper label as most of the structure of a plastic container can slash resin use drastically—especially handy when resin supplies are tight and prices are soaring.
Injection Molding: New Robots & Customer Portal for Monitoring & Remote Assistance
Campetella’s open house showcases enhancements in performance and service.
‘Partially Peelable’ IML: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
In-mold labels with a peel-off portion can be used for promotional or informational purposes.
Make Your Mark in Plastics Technology’s 'Top Shops' Survey
Benchmark your injection molding operation by being a part of our annual survey. Learn more about “best-in-class” practices that separate the tops shops from the rest.
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Injection Molding: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Machines Tackle Sustainable Molding at K 2019
Blazing speed plus shrinking energy consumption supported the “green” theme at the big show. Smarter controls and growing connectivity were another key focus.
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Pay Attention to Heat Transfer
Money will be lost if cooling is not done right.
Top 10 Reasons Why Molders Fail At Implementing ‘Scientific Molding
What is Scientific Molding? And why do molders seem to have such a difficult time embracing its concepts? Here are some thoughts on the matter.
K 2019 Preview: Injection Molding Goes for the ‘Green’
‘Circular Economy’ joins Industry 4.0 as common themes of injection molding exhibits in Düsseldorf.
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CBW Automation Gains Swiss IML Technology
CBW Automation is building IML systems based on know-how from sister company H. Muller Fabrique de Moules.
Double IMD + IML Injection Molding To Be Demonstrated at Fakuma
Patented Kurz system, demonstrated by KraussMaffei, allows two independent single-image foils to decorate two mold cavities.
In Food Packaging, Peelable IML Serves as Tamper-Evident Seal
Eliminate threaded closures and induction-sealed liners with ‘functional’ IML.
Ever Seen ‘Orange Peel’ IML? Feel the ‘Peel’ at NPE2018
It’s not a new technology, but it is intriguing, and there will be several examples in production at NPE2018 in Orlando, Fla., this week.
NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Do It in the Mold
In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.
Sumitomo’s Theme: Productivity + Flexibility + Reliability
Sumitomo Demag aims to demonstrate a combination of speed, flexibility, proprietary technologies, and automation with six machine cells running at NPE2018.
Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends.
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It’s All About Speed at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
Sumitomo Demag all-electric toggles and hybrid injection molding machines are molding high-speed medical and packaging applications.
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Injection Molding: In-Mold PUR Coating Now Comes in Colors
Colored in-mold PUR coatings can now be added to injection molded auto parts.
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NPE Is U.S. Debut for Campetella Robotic Center
A major Italian supplier of linear and SCARA robots specializes in IML.
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Nissei Shows a Variety of Energy-Saving Presses
Nissei of Japan brings its latest all-electric and servo-hydraulic injection machines to NPE.
Servo-Hydraulic Two-Platens & Toggles on Display
Chen Hsong and subsidiary Asian Plastic Machinery are showing new energy-saving models.
Engel Rolls Out Decoject In-Mold Decorating Process
Fully automated cell that feeds a thin TPO film into the tool for back molding makes its North American debut.