Efficient plastics processing is all about control. Part parameters, temperature set points, cycle times — they should all combine to make the perfect finished part, every time. The obverse is that if something — anything — is off, the part…
It’s been said that, with the rise of modern telecommunications, we’re living in an ever-smaller world. True or not, it’s undeniable that plastic parts are getting smaller, as their use in the medical and electronic industries continues to…
With the worst of the worst recession in living memory hopefully behind us, it’s as good a time as any to cast a backwards glance to assess the toll taken on Canada’s pipe and profile extruders. How d…
“It’s a strange time for plastics processors,” remarked James Virosco, one of the speakers at the 15th Canadian Plastics Resin Outlook Conference in October. “Two years ago, you had the materials and not the orders; now, you have the orders and…
Cash flow management is at the heart of every business, and that’s doubly true in the rough and tumble world of manufacturing. The observation that cash is king in business is hardly new. Indeed, you …
— Husky Injection Molding Systems has made leadership changes within its sales organization in the Americas. Mike Urquhart, vice president, Latin American sales, has replaced Carmen Lowe as vice president, North American sales. Lowe is…
Quebec injection molder and extruder IPL Inc. is being purchased by private equity firm Novacap and Quebec provincial venture capital firm Fonds de solidarite FTQ for $94.2 million.The offer “will permit shareholders to realize promptly a…
On Tuesday October 5, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) hosted its first Plastics Innovation Forum in Toronto. Approximately 210 people attended the event, including sales, manufacturi…
Quebec City was centre stage for the only Canadian plastics industry trade show in 2010. More than 400 business leaders, decision-makers and delegates from across Canada attended the PCMExpo, Forum Ca…
When it comes to generating wind power, it’s simple: taller towers are key to harvesting more energy.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t 2010 supposed to the year of the economic comeback?
Here’s a question: What is “power”?
Seems like everyone and everything is trying to loose weight these days — even airline trolleys.LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of in-flight services, recently partnered with cabin product designer Norduyn to create a new line of…
A smooth, luxurious ride isn’t just for those of us old enough to drive anymore.The new BABYZEN stroller, manufactured by French company Advanced Baby Concepts (ABC) and Scalea Innovation, has been designed to handle a lifetime of uneven…
If you’re wondering where the wheel is in this application, it’s the thing going behind a very important hubcap that’s been designed to help absorb the extreme stresses regularly placed on aircraft landing gear.When aerospace systems supplier…
Elastocon TPE Technologies Inc. has expanded its line of special STK series of overmolding thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds and concentrates for overmolding onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and acrylic. The company’s new STK 50 and STK70 grades have…
A new semi-automated ultrasonic welding station from Herrmann Ultrasonics is designed for easy welding of catheters for the medical market by a single operator.The loading and unloading are accomplished at the operator station. The operator…
A new system of air rings from Future Design Inc. allows for choices: a processor can start with a standard air ring and up- fit the same air ring at any time to a manual profiling air ring. Any time after that, the same air ring can be…
A newly designed slide gate (SG2) from Lorenz Conveying Products features 3/8th-inch thick top and bottom flanges for improved sealing capability by achieving increased pressure on the seals with greater torque on the plates. This also allows…
Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. introduces the new Rheo-Pro iVG, said to be the first internal valve gate on the market.The compact design of Rheo-Pro iVG nozzles makes it possible to build “short stacks” or stack molds with a tip-to-tip length…
