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    American Plastic Molding
    American Plastic Molding in Scottsburg, Ind., is beginning the new year with a new 900-ton molding machine from Milacron. Acquired late last year, it replaces a 725-ton molding machine that took up the same footprint. Adam Auffart, VP of sales and marketing for APM, says tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump might steer more customers to the shop's mold-making and molding services.
    Processors, OEMs weigh costs, benefits of potential tariff increases, other policy changes.
    Jan. 15, 2025
    GPainnova
    The DLyte TurboFlow from GPainnova provides mirror-smooth finishes to molds.
    The technology from GPainnova helps prevent friction, mold damage and corrosion, and enables easy part release.
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Shining 3D
    Shining 3D's EinScan Libre is a fully wireless scanner.
    The scanner from Shining 3D has a built-in screen and on-board processor.
    Jan. 13, 2025
    Micro-Epsilon
    The optoControl 2700-10 micrometer from Micro-Epsilon offers a high degree of accuracy.
    The optoControl 2700-10 can be used for diameter, gap, edge and segment measurements.
    Jan. 10, 2025
    Geiss
    The Geiss T11 thermoforming machine has a revamped user interface.
    The T11's interface is customizable and provides control over nearly every cycle variable.
    Jan. 10, 2025
    KraussMaffei
    KraussMaffei's LRXplus linear robots feature the new MC7 controller.
    The LRXplus series features the user-friendly MC7 controller and has better crash resistance.
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Rechner
    Rechner's Ti-level sensors readjust to changing material characteristics in real time.
    The Ti-Level sensors are ideal for users who handle multiple kinds of materials or regrind.
    Jan. 8, 2025
    PMM
    A recycling bin awaits collection on a curb in Akron, Ohio.
    The city of Akron, Ohio, has sharply reduced its contamination level, and its program is now generating revenue.
    Jan. 8, 2025
    Oerlikon HRSflow
    Corrosion-resistant valve-gate end rings are available for Oerlikon's Tp and Vp hot runner nozzles.
    Multiflow Tp and Vp nozzles now offer corrosion-resistant external valve-gate end rings.
    Jan. 7, 2025
    Absolute Haitian
    Like other OEMs, Haitian has been incorporating more intelligent features into its injection molding machines, to make them more user-friendly and help manufacturers deal with ongoing skilled-labor shortages.
    Survey respondents, OEMs are divided on prospects for the new year as economic uncertainty continues.
    Jan. 7, 2025
    Wittmann
    Wittmann's Drymax Plus dryers offer the energy-saving EcoDrive feature.
    The feature automatically adjusts to material requirements to save energy and avoid damaging resins.
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Stork
    At Fakuma 2024, Stork showed a specially designed Food-line 4400-3550 injection molding machine for turning recycled PET into packaging.
    The high-speed Food-line 4400-3550 is specially designed to handle recycled material.
    Jan. 3, 2025
    Cumsa
    Cumsa's EC sprue bushings help the ejector pin release pillars in the runners.
    The sprue bushings keep ejector pins from breaking or ejector holes from seizing up.
    Jan. 2, 2025
    C-Hawk Technologies
    The Roberto welding system from C-Hawk Technologies cuts waste and energy usage.
    Roberto integrates sensors, AI-driven controls and robot arms, and is aimed at the health-care and semiconductor markets.
    Dec. 31, 2024
    Flexiv
    Flexiv's Elements Series 3 robotic programming system has numerous upgrades.
    Elements Series 3 includes a new 3D simulation tool and is easier to use.
    Dec. 30, 2024
    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    The FLiP & Sip reception at NPE2024 drew more than 1,000 registrants.
    The organization for young plastics industry professionals marked 10 years with events and gatherings.
    Dec. 30, 2024
    3D Systems
    The PSLA 270 printer from 3D Systems is capable of high throughputs.
    The printer can be used to produce prototypes, short-run parts, mold inserts and more.
    Dec. 27, 2024
    Haas
    The Haas DT-3 is capable of high-speed drilling and tapping.
    The DT-3 comes with 30-taper spindles and a 20+1 tool changer.
    Dec. 26, 2024
    Universal Robots
    Universal Robots CCO Stacey Moser will deliver the keynote address at her company's new conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America, Jan. 28 in Novi, Mich.
    January's one-day event features over 30 demonstrations.
    Dec. 17, 2024