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Small part, big solution

An Ontario injection molder recently came this close to having an unnecessary, time-wasting manual operation in an auto part production line.

Making a good work cell better
Cashmere Molding needed to improve an existing production cell to meet a customer's demand for increased capacity and low price on a part for a powered facial cleaning device...and got what it wanted with some technology upgrades.

From coconut husks to car parts
It might be the most novel use of a coconut since Gilligan and the Professor transformed one into a radio. 

New cell streamlines foaming within injection molding

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February 3, 2012Daily News

thumb Dynisco boosts profile in China with new acquisition
In a bid to strengthen its position in China, extrusion sensor and control technology supplier Dynisco LLC has purchased the assets of Shanghai Hao-Ying Measurement & Control Technology Co., Ltd.
Feb 3, 2012 12:36PM

thumb Lanxess expands in India to service auto sector
In a bid to service India's growing automotive industry, specialty chemical supplier Lanxess AG is expanding its compounding plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat state.
Feb 1, 2012 10:48AM

thumb Eastman Chemical to buy Solutia for $3.4 billion
Jan 30, 2012 10:02PM

thumb Dow Chemical wins appeal in Nova patent dispute
Jan 27, 2012 3:34PM

thumb Husky to sell closure maker Injectoplast
Jan 26, 2012 12:32PM

thumb Dow and Teknor Apex collaborate on flexible vinyl applications
Jan 25, 2012 12:08PM

thumb FedDev unveils advanced manufacturing training initiative
Jan 24, 2012 11:53AM

thumb GM back on top as world's best-selling automaker
Jan 23, 2012 12:06PM

thumb SPE names Vitalo's De Vos as new CEO
Jan 23, 2012 9:05AM

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FEB: Expect demand pricing pressure in Q2
The buying mood in Asia after the New Year will have a large impact on global resin pricing. Strong energy has supported higher pricing in Asia, despite weak demand. If the Asian processors do not buy then global inventories will build, creating an over-supplied market and demand pricing pressure in the second quarter.
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