Trelleborg Expands Silicone Molding in Minnesota
Sweden-headquartered Trelleborg has expanded its Delano, Minn. facility, adding clean room silicone molding space.
Injection Molding: New Micro-Injection Unit for LSR
Engel and collaborator ACH Solution say the new unit enables shot weights well below 0.1 g.
Nolato Group Acquires GW Plastics
The Vermont headquartered injection molding, moldmaking and contract manufacturing firm founded in 1955 becomes part of the global, publicly traded Swedish conglomerate.
Fakuma Show Goes On (Digitally) for Wittmann Battenfeld
Self-contained inline scrap integration; medical, LSR, and packaging Cells; an MES Upgrade and more to be introduced virtually.
#industry4-0
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.
#kshow
KNOW HOW: EXPERT ADVICE
Pay Attention to Heat Transfer
Money will be lost if cooling is not done right.
K 2019 Preview: Injection Molding Goes for the ‘Green’
‘Circular Economy’ joins Industry 4.0 as common themes of injection molding exhibits in Düsseldorf.
#kshow #economics
Call for Injection Molding Experts
Next March in Chicago, the Molding Conference will convene for the 30th time, and we’re currently seeking experts to share their injection insights.
Materials: New Self-Bonding LSR for Overmolding onto PC, PBT
Primerless adhesion of Momentive’s new LSR to PC and polyesters will be demonstrated at K 2019.
#kshow #Elastomers
Injection Molding: New Software Shares Simulation Results Among Development Partners
New SigmaInteract software from Sigma Engineering helps different departments or project partners share simulation results.
Hot Runners: Multi-Tip Nozzle For Vertical Gating, Process Monitoring and LSR Cold Runner
At K 2019, Ewikon will unveil a new nozzle range for vertical multi gating, process monitoring tech and a cold runner for LSR molding.
Materials: New LSRs Feature Optical Clarity & Nylon Bonding
Shin-Etsu’s latest are suited to lenses and medical devices.
LSR Molders Now Can Tailor Cure Speed, Temperature & Durometer
Elkem’s LSR Select is enabling faster cures at lower temperatures and custom durometer blends. Dosing equipment has caught up with capabilities of this novel material system.
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.
#npe #industry4-0
New, Largest Boy Machine Arrives in U.S.
Open house displays first model of Boy 125 E to hit our shores.
Wittmann Battenfeld Upgrades Machines for LSR
Revised screw and check valve prevent leakage and enhance shot-to-shot consistency.
Injection Molding: Machine Upgrades for LSR
Wittmann Battenfeld LSR injection machines have an improved screw design and integrate the dosing pump into the press controller.
Rethinking Two-Stage Injection for Better Parts at Lower Cost
Screw and plunger are mounted inline, and both move forward together for injection.
Get Better Control of Your LSR Molding
Better control of LSR mixing/dosing and cold-runner valve-gate injection, as well as improved mold-design capabilities are highlighted at Molding 2019 Conference.
Plentiful News in Hot Runners at Fakuma Show
More compact hot runners, even for large parts; smarter controls; unusual nozzle designs; remote mold monitoring; and a new source of LSR cold-runners.