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Learn how to interpret gating and ejection analysis, use mold flow simulations to anticipate fill problems, and manage tooling progress through a digital-first interface.

In this webinar we will be covering key maintenance and refurbishment practices for injection molding hot runner systems that help molders operate at optimal performance levels.

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Injection molding technologies are always evolving to meet the latest consumer demands and design requirements. As manufacturers push the boundaries on design and performance, existing technologies ...

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Using machinery supplier by Italy’s OMV, German processor Bartling GmbH is thermoforming and inmold labeling PP food containers in what is one of the first commercial IML thermoformed projects.

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Polypropylene is widely used for a variety of applications due to its versatility and relatively low cost. Variations in its processing behavior are usually investigated in thorough compositional ...