More content from July 2024

Frigel
Frigel's Ecodry 4DK line offers powerful adiabatic cooling.
Frigel's new line uses less water and energy than its predecessor, and integrates easily into existing installations.
July 19, 2024
Intravis
Intravis has redesigned its LabelWatcher inspection system.
Improvements include software that incorporates AI, and new lighting.
July 19, 2024
PMM
Plastixs has introduced the HiTemp and Xtreme HiTemp water manifold assemblies.
HiTemp and XtremeHiTemp are suited for difficult materials, including polyethersulfone, PET and polyetherimide.
July 17, 2024
Brandon Birchmeier
Brandon Birchmeier, who until recently worked as an injection molding expert for Procter & Gamble, has taken to whiteboards--including at NPE--to discuss molding challenges and how to solve them. Now a self-employed consultant, he's developing a YouTube channel called 'Injection Molding - The Whiteboard Sessions.'
The consultant turns a fascination with statistics and patterns into engaging online whiteboard presentations.
July 16, 2024
Matriq
Matriq's DataMatrix technology uses a marking device fitted inside of a mold that communicates with the cloud to produce individualized markings upon each part.
The Matriq device works with thermoforming, injection molding and blow molding processes.
July 15, 2024
Bandera - Extrusion Intelligence
Bandera demonstrated its Techno Flex PO5 blown film line at NPE2024.
Both companies displayed five-layer lines at NPE2024 that incorporate recycled materials.
July 15, 2024
Hasco
Hasco's Loc Check A5900 makes molds and tooling easy to locate.
The Loc Check A5900 can pinpoint the location of a tool to within 32 feet, and has sensors for temperature and moisture.
July 9, 2024
PMM
NPE2024 attendees check out R&B Plastics Machinery's new blow molder.
Inflation, automotive industry's transition to EVs create drag on demand, but OEM representatives expect recovery.
July 9, 2024
PMM
Hamilton's railcar unloading system has a new control.
The system also optimizes conveying pumps to prevent resin damage.
July 4, 2024
Modix
Modix's Griffin Ultra print head increases the speed of creating parts.
The extruder, with a 1.6mm nozzle, is available for all Modix 3D printer models.
July 3, 2024
Nissei America
Nissei produced combs on a NEX80V-9E injection molding machine at NPE2024.
The all-electric machines are equipped with the company's new Tact5 controller.
July 3, 2024
Sikora
The Sikora X-Ray Pro C-Pipe AI handles the tricky task of measuring corrugated pipe.
It combines an X-ray system with software based on artificial intelligence to overcome the challenges of contours.
July 2, 2024
Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing
Bay Plastics Machinery President Jason Forgash shows off a system he devised for cutting and collecting straws for recycling.
Bay Plastics Machinery President Jason Forgash has devised a cutting system for straws so they can be collected and recycled.
July 2, 2024
Kreon Technologies
Kreon's Skyline Xtra Wide 3D scanner features an 11.8-inch-wide laser line, which is wider than its predecessors and allows for faster scanning of large objects.
It can be used for applications such as quality control and reverse engineering.
July 1, 2024
Oerlikon HRSflow
Oerlikon HRSflow's T-Flow HRS temperature controller is available in a variety of sizes and configurations. This is a Medium version.
Oerlikon HRSflow's temperature controller offers precision and reliability.
June 28, 2024
R&B Plastics Machinery
R&B Plastics Machinery debuted its RBS-E550D blow molding machine at NPE2024.
The RBS-E550D all-electric shuttle EBM machine can accommodate tri-layer applications.
June 28, 2024
Yushin America
Yushin introduced the YD series of take-out robots at NPE2024.
The take-out robots can be matched to injection molding machines with clamping forces of 30 to 1,500 tons.
June 27, 2024
Forward Technology
Forward Technology's HD-OSW servo motor spin welder has added user-friendly features.
The upgraded HD-OSW has user-friendly features that minimize the need for training.
June 26, 2024
Chen Hsong
Chen Hsong's SMV injection molding machines have an upgraded touch-screen controller.
The system provides precision, repeatability and flexibility for programming operational sequences.
June 26, 2024
NFM Welding Engineers Inc.
From left to right: Koji Onda, manager, export extrusion sales for Shibaura Machine, Japan; Masayuki Yagi, assistant president, new machinery development for Shibaura Machine, Japan; NFM President Paul Roberson; and NFM account manage Nick Roberson
Agreement extends a successful 26-year partnership for the two companies.
June 25, 2024
3DT
The PlasmaDyne Pro's rotating head treats a wider area.
3DT's system has added features to monitor performance and preserve production data.
June 25, 2024
Conair
Conair's ProfileMaster product line includes a variety of downstream equipment.
Downstream equipment includes calibration and cooling tables, haul-offs and cutting units, and tilting tables.
June 24, 2024
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This year's conference will be in October in Houston.
June 13, 2024
Milltronics
From left, Ryan Delahanty, Don Hammer, Brian Starnes and Steve Schermann pose for a photo together at the Milltronics headquarters in Indianapolis.
Industry veterans named to roles as managing director, VP, national sales manager and applications manager.
June 12, 2024
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Takes over the former Frimo Group's global business activities.
June 3, 2024
alpla
The AlplaInject division will also focus on injection blow molding, compression molding, global toolmaking, development and sales.
May 31, 2024