The technology award finalists came from suppliers of materials, products, machinery and equipment, encompassing 17 ...

At Fakuma, Bole Europe presented two different approaches to energy-efficient injection molding — an all-electric FE 110 and ...

There are three ways to put a threaded brass insert into molded plastic. Here’s what each one does to the part; where each ...

The 2026 survey, based on 2025 operations, reveals injection molders’ resilience in the face of rising resin prices and trade ...

The robotic systems are intended to operate independently of injection molding machines for tasks like pre-assembly.

The global firm’s expansion in the Western U.S. will begin extrusion blow molding bottles next spring.

While some headwinds in trade have dampened the island nation’s global plastics machinery presence it remains a global power, ...

ABS launches the 40-hp Tranquility Vacuum Pump, featuring single-side access, improved cooling and enhanced rigidity for plastics processing systems.

Both events will feature an exhibit floor showcasing North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers including companies specializing in design engineering, 3D printing and ...

Externally Actuated Shut-Off Nozzles use hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to actuate a shut-off mechanism. Shut-off mechanisms can use a variety of methods, including the rotational shut-off shown in ...

Polyethylene has been around as a commercial material for a little over 70 years. It was one of the early developments in synthetic thermoplastics. Given its long history, it could be assumed that we ...

This month’s column questions several “rules of thumb” about venting and is the third part in a three-part series. Part 1 in March addressed the basics of mold venting, while Part 2 in April dove into ...