Injection Molding

Husky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins.

Growing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision.

Lego has found it’s not easy being green. The Danish toymaker spent years testing PET resin made from recycled bottles as a potential replacement for ABS in its famous building bricks but has now abandoned the effort. Lego pledged in…

Weber Fibertech, a specialist in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts, has partnered with KraussMaffei and a pair of former professional cyclists to produce a safe, sustainable children’s bicycle via the injection molding of nylon 6 reinforced with 40 percent recycled carbon fibers. They call it “a groundbreaking new and resource-saving material mix in the bicycle industry.”

Supply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe.

Use of optical-grade silicone in smart headlights advances with technique from Elmet and Dow.

Recycled ABS and ocean-bound plastics used in huge curved monitor.

Servo-powered hydraulic micromolding model saves energy, has faster molding speed.

Report sees sustained growth to at least 2027, with electronics driving the market.

All-electric presses with high-cavity molds boost medical, packaging output.

US Merchants Leveraging Its Relationship With Machine Maker LSMtron to spur growth

Engel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging.