PMM’s 10 most-read stories in May
Readers came to PMM’s website in May for information on the latest technology for additive manufacturing, the ongoing volatility in the resin market, bottle lightweighting and an innovative plastic bike frame rolling out in Europe. Did you miss any of these popular reads on PlasticsMachineryManufacturing.com?
Husky’s design strategies can help bottle preform producers lightweight their packaging to reduce carbon emissions and meet sustainability goals. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21221769/An Evosys laser welder provided a seamless solution for emissions-tank maker Dynacert, which makes tanks used in an electrolysis process that boosts the combustion efficiency of diesel engines. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21219595/ Niigon, StackTeck and Yudo teamed up to create a work cell with two standard molds and dual injection units. It can make preforms that are easier to recycle, require fewer additives or contain more recycled content. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21219545/ Carbon and Adidas unveiled their newest 3-D printed high-tech running shoe, the 4DFWD, with a 3-D printed midsole that utilizes a bowtie-shaped cell to generate forward motion upon compression. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21221947/ After a brief stint in pro football, Glycon founder
Jeff Kuhman parlayed an off-season job in the plastics machinery industry into a full-time career spanning more than 50 years. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21216919/Hyrobotics' Epik and Unik four-axis full-servo takeout robots can integrate vision sensors, enabling the robots to divert defective parts. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21213428/ The Plastics Industry Association's NEMO projects tackle the logistical or technical challenges of plastics recycling, aiming to remove roadblocks and help ensure the industry’s future. https://plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/21220389/