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The maker of decorative thin films invested 37 million euros in the new 60,000-m2 plant in Quy Nhơn, which joins regional production facilities in China and Malaysia.

In collaboration with multiple partners, Arburg will showcase IML for centrifuge tubes at Fakuma 2023, eliminating printing or other downstream steps. Plastic Household Mold

In-Mold Decorating Injection Molding |   Plastics Technology

Beck Automation says the new adjustment head targets production of small medical consumables packaging.

Use of Borealis PP and Bockatech’s EconCore next-generation foaming technology yields thin-wall, robust and fully recyclable cups. #sustainability

Muller Technology’s IML production cell will produce a round container in an 8-cavity mold with vison inspection and downstream automation. #k-show

Blazing speed plus shrinking energy consumption supported the “green” theme at the big show. Smarter controls and growing connectivity were another key focus. #k-show #sustainability

Money will be lost if cooling is not done right.

What is Scientific Molding? And why do molders seem to have such a difficult time embracing its concepts? Here are some thoughts on the matter.

‘Circular Economy’ joins Industry 4.0 as common themes of injection molding exhibits in Düsseldorf. #k-show #economics

A new IML approach that uses a thick paper label as most of the structure of a plastic container can slash resin use drastically—especially handy when resin supplies are tight and prices are soaring.

Campetella’s open house showcases enhancements in performance and service.

In-mold labels with a peel-off portion can be used for promotional or informational purposes.

Digital metallic and multicolor decorating of squeeze tubes, combination hot-stamping and four-color printing machine, and large-area injection molding IMD were some of the news from Kurz at K 2019.

Stiff paper in-mold label provides topload strength while allowing removal of 76% of the PP in injection molded food tubs.

How about four PP ice cream cups with IML in 2.2 sec?

In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends. #industry-4-0 #npe

New technology for decorative and functional in-mold decorating will be featured at Molding 2019 Conference.

CBW Automation is building IML systems based on know-how from sister company H. Muller Fabrique de Moules. #industry-4-0

Patented Kurz system, demonstrated by KraussMaffei, allows two independent single-image foils to decorate two mold cavities.

Eliminate threaded closures and induction-sealed liners with ‘functional’ IML.

It’s not a new technology, but it is intriguing, and there will be several examples in production at NPE2018 in Orlando, Fla., this week.

In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.

In-Mold Decorating Injection Molding |   Plastics Technology

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