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Software finds causes of filling imbalances.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Auto gauge control for a giant film bubble.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

New way to extrude drip-irrigation tubing.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

Pinhole detection now costs less.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

Cameras read profile dimensions on-line.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

Twin screws get internal shaft cooling.(Compounding)
February 01, 2004

PP nanocomposites arrive for automotive parts.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

New face in electrically conductive compounds.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

PPA thrives inside car radiators.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

PVC color concentrates save $$ in wire & cable.(Additives)
February 01, 2004

Non-halogen FR agents arrive from Italy.(Additives)
February 01, 2004

Mold sealer goes on streak-free.(Additives)
February 01, 2004

Video inspection for less.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

How dense is it?(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Benchmarks for productivity.(Editorial)
February 01, 2004

Servo robot nabs light parts in a flash.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Flexible automation cell fits beside the press.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

New shut-off nozzle for extreme applications.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Film-scrap compactors avoid noise & dust.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

Chill rolls get multiple zones.(Extrusion)
February 01, 2004

Mix liquids & solids without blades in seconds.(Compounding)
February 01, 2004

Green tea makes plastics antimicrobial.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

FR concentrate for polyesters has no halogen.(Additives)
February 01, 2004

Windows-based software eases laser marking.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Extrusion welder gets auto temperature control.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Hand-held pendant controls material handling.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

ABS-like material for stereolithography.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

Vacuum receivers speed material changes.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Nylon 46 drives out metal in vehicle part.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

Welder is super-rigid for extra precision.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Industry datebook.
February 01, 2004

PAI replaces steel in high-speed bobbins.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

New plant-monitoring software.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Learn to maintain hydraulic machines.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Toggle press line gains larger models.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Plant monitoring systems from two press makers.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

Device protects extrusion heads.(Blow Molding)
February 01, 2004

PUR for prototyping imitates PP properties.(RIM/Urethanes)
February 01, 2004

New source of small-shot PUR dispensing equipment.(RIM/Urethanes)
February 01, 2004

Acrylic enhances look of tubs and spas.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

AGV's boost PET molding efficiency.(Blow Molding)
February 01, 2004

Shop-floor web-cam helps remote troubleshooting.(Blow Molding)
February 01, 2004

More freedom in heat-set PET design.(Blow Molding)
February 01, 2004

Non-halogen FR-PC/ABS for flat-panel TVs.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

Press-side granulators have new scissors cut.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Composites show introduces reinforcements, fillers & additives.(Compos...
February 01, 2004

Bayer adding MDI capacity worldwide.
February 01, 2004

Dow & Bayer reorganize units.
February 01, 2004

Pushing the limits of structural-web molding.(Strategies)
February 01, 2004

Mold components secure slides & cool faster.(Tooling)
February 01, 2004

New option in lightweight PP/glass composites.(TP Composites)
February 01, 2004

Winders: they're pushing new limits in speed & tension control: new-ge...
February 01, 2004

BASF buys Ticona's nylon 66 business.
February 01, 2004

Nova upgrades production of low-pentane EPS bead.
February 01, 2004

Economic update on the web.
February 01, 2004

Car window regulators crank up nylon molders' prospects.(Close-Up)
February 01, 2004

Polyolefin tabs feel upward pressure.(Pricing Update)
February 01, 2004

What to do when the mold just won't fill right.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004

New polymer uses sunlight to arm itself against UV damage.(Materials)
February 01, 2004

How to optimize adhesion in hard-soft overmolding.
February 01, 2004

Simona buys HPG extrusion unit.
February 01, 2004

BASF starts up SBC plant in Mexico.
February 01, 2004

How plastics weathered the recession.
February 01, 2004

Composite Technologies moves and expands.
February 01, 2004

ITW Devcon buys Futura coatings.
February 01, 2004

PolyOne buys ResinDirect.
February 01, 2004

Strong growth ahead for food & beverage bottles.(Outlook)
February 01, 2004

Small-part fixture for screen & pad printing.(Auxiliaries)
February 01, 2004

Two-stage ejectors fit inside the box.(Tooling)
February 01, 2004

Merger in printing and converting equipment.
February 01, 2004

How to thermoform top-quality IMD inserts.(Thermoforming)
February 01, 2004

Get the most from flow simulation.(Injection Molding)
February 01, 2004