Correct conclusions as to the source of problems in a molded part require good data on material behavior over time, but who has time? In the first installment of this study, we established that a limited number of small gears molded from an acetal ho

Recent advancements in industrial PC CNC controls have opened a new technology path to improved speed, accuracy, surface finish, flexibility and convenience for moldmaking, along with greater value. Here is a review of some of the features of the nex

The number of automobiles has reportedly increased a lot in China in the first half of 2016 according to Chinese authorities. There have been 13.28 million units of vehicles of which licenses were newly registered by the end of June this year. There

Successful application of a hot runner in the molding environment requires detailed analysis of gating styles, resin and molder expectations. Hot runner systems are a key component of the multi-cavity injection mold. Ironically, hot runners are proba

At Europes Fakuma show, Engel will present energy optimised, powerful injection moulding machine designs including all-electric models and the Engel e-victory hybrid machine. Energy optimised, powerful machine designs are the focus of Engels presenta

Sidel Inc., Norcross, Ga., has introduced the FlexLine system for high-speed form/fill/seal production of ultralight PET bottles. The reheat stretch-blow system was developed for Sidels NoBottle design, which provides flexibility and shape memory so

Gasgoo (Shanghai, August 25) Benz officially launches its new E-class car into market on August 22th. Based on the successful C-class vehicle, new E-class car is placed high hopes by the market. However, new E-class car has to face an embarrassing si

Gasgoo (Shanghai, August 12 th ) Recently, major Japanese brands have published their sales volume in Chinese market in July, the three top brands Honda, Nissan and Toyota have respective growths of 39.5%, 8.9% and 5.7%. Mazda also increases 30.2% wi

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai September 2 nd ) The auto complaint list in August shows some changes with July, in which Skoda Octavia receives 115 complaints and ranks second. Apart from Octavia, Trax and Encore also keep high complaint records. According to

The German process heating specialist Friedrich Freek GmbH is presenting several distinguished lines of heating elements for hot runners at the 18th Fakuma. These include slim nozzle heaters for microinjection moulding and Xtreme heaters for demandin

Gasgoo (Shanghai, September ９) Chinas government disclosed five automakers of green vehicles defrauding governmental subsidizes of 1.01 billion RMB yuan on 8 September. Ministry of Finance in China has carried out a special inspection on about 90 a

Gasgoo (Shanghai, September 7) Sales in August of Dongfeng Nissan were 86,000 units, with a year-on-year rise of 20%, according to data from the company. Total sales of the company from January to August were 669,000 units, about 62% of the target vo