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    PLASTICS COO Glenn Anderson speaks at the annual Spring Meeting & Plastics Industry Fly-In in Washington.
    Manufacturing

    NPE2024: Poised to change the way people think about trade shows

    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    May 15, 2023
    PLASTICS gears up for triennial show by posting record-breaking numbers for floor space sold to prospective exhibitors.
    Engel Machinery Inc.
    An Engel apprentice studies an interface under the supervision of a mentor.
    Manufacturing

    Government touts apprenticeship resources

    Karen Hanna
    May 11, 2023
    Working with U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, companies can develop, implement programs quickly and at low cost.
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    Manufacturing

    Can processors keep up with auto industry changes?

    Ron Shinn
    May 9, 2023
    The swift transition to electric vehicles is upending the traditional timelines for developing and producing parts.
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    Manufacturing

    What is a registered apprenticeship?

    May 8, 2023
    Programs created in partnership with outside agency offer training, benefits.
    Engel Machinery Inc.\
    A trainer, left, works with an Engel apprentice.
    Injection Molding

    Engel launches careers with new apprenticeship programs

    Karen Hanna
    May 8, 2023
    Company touts ROI of four-year programs, offering separate tracks focused on field-service work or automation, to fill projected job openings.

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    Dynamic Conveyor
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    Arburg
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    Injection Molding

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    Karen Hanna
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    Meusburger
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    Molds & Tooling

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    David Tillett
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    WeighPack Systems
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    Film

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    Engel
    Engel's all-electric, toggle-clamp e-cap presses are designed for efficient production of caps and closures.
    Injection Molding

    Electric IMMs can handle some thin-wall applications

    Bruce Geiselman
    May 1, 2023
    Hydraulics are still best for high performance, but all-electrics offer advantages in energy and maintenance costs, and cleanliness, according to Engel expert.