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Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability
NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Moldmaker Highlights Domestic Mold Expertise for Plastics Industry
MSI Mold Builders has the ability to develop a full range of injection molds and structural foam molds domestically, meeting the needs of U.S.-based molders.
Read MoreNPE 2024 Set to Showcase Solutions for 6 Key Moldmaking Trends
The moldmaking and plastics industries have undergone some changes in the past six years, all of which emphasize the importance of innovation and adaptability for competitiveness.
Read MoreMarking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future.
Read MoreMold Slides, Traceability Device Save Space and Streamline Production
NPE2024: CUMSA is offering attendees a look at the Long Stroke Slide and its In-Mold Traceability technology, designed to provide more reliable and readable traceability on molded parts.
Read MoreUpdated Control, Cooling Water Distribution, Electromechanical Ejector and Injection
NPE2024: Boy’s U.S. subsidiary marks its 50th anniversary in Orlando with six machines and U.S. intros for the Procan ALPHA 6 control, and hybrid ejectors and injection units.
Read MoreNPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say
PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry as we head into NPE2024.
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Mold Technologies Division of SPE Announces 2024 Award Recipients at NPE 2024
The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) honored recipients of four awards at NPE, recognizing excellence in moldmaking and supporting the next generation with a new Apprentice of the Year award. Each winner receives a $1,000 stipend for their training program.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Cooling, Mold Temperature Control Solutions Augment Energy, Water Savings
NPE2024: Frigel North America is presenting improvements to many of its processing cooling equipment, as well as debuting new options for North American customers, such as the Microgel series, 3DP4 4.0, 4DK series and more.
Read MoreUnveiling the Future: Dive Into NPE2024's Moldmaking Marvels
Get ready for the ultimate moldmaking extravaganza! Explore exclusive previews of cutting-edge technologies and solutions shaping the industry at NPE: The Plastics Show.
Read MorePlastic Injection Molder Debuts EOAT, Mold Monitoring Solutions
NPE2024: Exhibiting for the first time, European-based Mouldpro ApS highlights new solutions — the Roborex and Flosense — alongside partner Globeius.
Read MoreMolder Emphasizes Circularity in Molding, Extrusion, Automation and AM
NPE2024: Alongside partners, KraussMaffei provides a comprehensive look at its offerings — from injection molding machines to automation and additive manufacturing — as well as partnerships, to advance its focus on sustainability.
Read MoreMold Builder Grows Mold Training, Additive Tooling Via Industry Partnerships
NPE2024: Westminster Tool is showcasing how it continues to expand its toolmaking knowledge through latest case studies, and mold qualification and injection molding training expansion.
Read MoreMold Solutions Target Safety, Storage and Productivity
NPE2024: Globeius and its suppliers are showcasing solutions focused on decreasing downtime, reducing energy consumption, increasing safety and more in an injection mold shop.
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More Than 50,000 Registrants Attended NPE2024
All last week, the plastics community was brought together to learn, network and hear about several new announcements.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Molding Equipment Features More Connectivity With Robots, Auxiliaries, Industry 4.0
NPE2024: Wittmann USA showcases five injection molding machine work cells, integrated with robots, auxiliaries and 4.0 technologies to highlight their efficiency and sustainability.
Read MoreRecycling Partners Collaborate to Eliminate Production Scrap Waste at NPE2024
A collaboration between show organizer PLASTICS, recycler CPR and size reduction experts WEIMA and Conair will seek to recover and recycle 100% of the parts produced at the show.
Read MorePlant Software Enhances Real-Time Condition Monitoring
NPE2024: MiVue, a division of the ACS Group, is showcasing expanded capabilities for its plant monitoring software for plastics processors.
Read MoreMaintenance Products, In-Booth Demonstrations Highlight Mold Cleaning
NPE 2024: iD Additives is featuring live, in-booth mold cleaning demonstrations using its Eco-Pro 360, in addition to an exhibit of its other mold cleaning solutions.
Read MoreUse AI, Machine Learning to Take Variability Out of Manufacturing
Variability has always created insurmountable challenges for manufacturers. However, in the last decade, impact has been more painful due to a lack of experienced workforce. By leveraging technological advancements, particularly in AI, manufacturers can gain a transformative competitive advantage in both cost reduction and workforce development.
Read MoreCo-Injection Mold Design Blends PP and PCR Materials
NPE2024: Co-injection mold technology by Top Grade Molds promotes environmental sustainability, without compromising quality or performance.
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Dynamic Tool Corp. Wins MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award
Dynamic Tool Corp., a provider of engineered tooling solutions based in Menomonee, Wisconsin, has been awarded MoldMaking Technology’s prestigious 2024 Leadtime Leader Award. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony at the Plastics Technology booth, where owners Steve and Ken Eberle accepted the award on behalf of their team.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
State-of-the-Art Machines, Custom Manufacturing to Reduce Injection Molding Waste
NPE 2024: Sodick-Plustech and more than 20 vendor partners are demoing five injection molding machines, in addition to dryers, loaders, robots, molds, temperature control units, materials and more.
Read MoreSurface Roughness Tester, Software-Supported CMM Simplify Moldmaking
NPE2024: Mitutoyo America addresses increasingly complex mold design testing with SJ-210/SJ-410 surface roughness testers and the MiSTAR CMM, geared toward inline automation.
Read MoreMoldmaker Showcases Molding Equipment for LSR, Injection Molds
NPE2024: M.R. Mold showcases its proprietary line of products for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and plastic injection molds alongside four industry partners.
Read MoreValve Gate Nozzle Enhances Direct Side Gating Capabilities
NPE2024: Ewikon is introducing the pro Edge VG range which sets new benchmarks in terms of ease of maintenance, gate quality and flexible use.
Read MoreProduction Tracking Software Enables Smart Factory Functionalities
NPE2024: Wintriss is demonstrating the advanced features behind its ShopFloorConnect software and ShopFloorTracker hardware, key to capturing, tracking and managing data collection.
Read MoreHot Runner System Demonstrates More Precise Melt Control
NPE2024: Husky Technologies debuts the Ultrashot injection molding system, designed to increase overall part design freedom with high scale and quality.
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