Press release submitted on behalf of PCS. PCS Company’s new .500- and .750-inch integrally heated sprue bushing assemblies provide superior heat transfer ability when processing a wide range of commodity resins in small to medium volumes. With a streamlined flow channel that terminates in a reverse-taper gate, these assemblies provide minimum pressure loss and allow rapid … [Read more...] about New PCS Heated Sprue Bushing Assemblies Refine Resin Processing
Enews February 2025
The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge
By Jessica Rector, keynote speaker, author and consultant Burnout is impacting every industry, company and role. There are no exceptions. Leaders often find themselves in the trenches, navigating through the chaos and driving their teams toward success. However, amidst the pursuit of goals and objectives, there’s a lurking enemy that can undermine all efforts – … [Read more...] about The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge
Two Plastics Companies Counter Workforce Shortage with Automation Innovations
The MAPP members that earned recognition at the 2023 MAPP Innovation Awards did so with a focus on automation. Plastics Business checked in to learn the details from two MAPP members whose innovation submissions rose, like cream, to the top. Their solutions included a diverse array of tools and technologies, including robots, cobots, feeders, funnels, hoppers and air … [Read more...] about Two Plastics Companies Counter Workforce Shortage with Automation Innovations
Family-Owned Illinois Injection Molder Joins LS Mtron’s Family
Press release sent on behalf of LS Mtron. Replacing a single injection molding machine (IMM) can be a big decision. Replacing an entire fleet is another matter entirely – so choosing the right supplier is critical. American Molding Technologies (AMT) of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, met the challenge of replacing a dozen old IMMs head on, investing a year’s worth of … [Read more...] about Family-Owned Illinois Injection Molder Joins LS Mtron’s Family
Technology Focus: Inspection and Quality Control
Canon Virginia, Inc. 757.881.6007 go.cvi.canon.com/Vision-Edition Canon Virginia, Inc., Newport News, Virginia, a US manufacturer and technology center of Canon consumer products, acknowledges a growing need for automation in the manufacturing industry. Labor shortages and production costs continue to drive the need for innovation. Canon is developing new ways imaging can … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Inspection and Quality Control