Features
A Discrete Question
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A Matter of Control
by Mark Stephen, editorUnderperformance is a drag. Ever go to the movies and watch an actor clearly phoning in his lines, or to a concert and listen as the singer goes through the motions? Irritating, right? Now imagine that you’re a plastics part molder, with…
New adventures in Part Designing
by Canadian PlasticsPneumatic tube carrier makes hospital life easier WHAT: A new medical grade carrier assembly has been designed to lift the workload of hospital staff that use these carriers every day in the course of caring for patients. To be an…
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association picks a FRESH CROP of Honorees
by Canadian PlasticsPLASTICS INNOVATOR AWARD
LEADER OF THE YEAR – Paul Cohen: Film Buff
by Mark Stephen, editorFor someone who prefers to fly under the radar, Paul Cohen has a habit of making the kinds of contributions that get noticed.
Cyber attack, atom bombs and your PLC software
by Jim Anderton, Technical EditorI suppose it had to happen eventually: computer viruses have morphed from nuisances into real hazards to business data and our personal identities. For plastics processors, the silver lining
Fibre towing cables lighten up seismic research
by Canadian PlasticsUnderstanding earthquakes can take you to strange places — like the middle of the ocean, where seismic research vessels constantly deploy measuring devices, sometimes on the ends of towing cables tha…
Ultra-white alternative to black and grey data cables
by Canadian PlasticsWire manufacturers have long been trying to offer halogen-free, flame re ant cables made for high-end, direct current chargers and data cables i ny colors other than black and grey.
Renewably sourced wire jackets can take the heat
by Canadian PlasticsYou knew it was coming: renewably sourced polymers have broken into the wire and cable industry.
Software (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian PlasticsThe new Freedom eWARE software suite from e-tekx, a division of MAG IAS, is the first all-encompassing manufacturing data reporting platform to provide performance, utilization and availability feedback from any industrial asset on the…
Materials (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian PlasticsTwo new low-smoke, zero halogen, flame retardant TPEs from Polymax Elastomer Technology are designed as an environmentally friendly and safe alternative to PVC or halogenated flame retardant TPE for wire and cable jacketing…
Hot Runners (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian PlasticsSynventive Molding Solutions has redesigned its QCVG16 quick-couple actuator for simpler installation and maintenance, and also made it available for use with the company’s entire global product line of valve gate hot runner systems.This new…
Blow Molding (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian PlasticsW. Amsler Equipment Inc. has expanded its custom line of filling equipment for a broad range of liquid filling applications including beverage, edible oil, household cleaners and pharmaceuticals.The company’s rotary monoblock filling lines…
Auxiliary Equipment (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian PlasticsThe new Versatron case packer with “soft catch” technology from Standard-Knapp is designed for high-speed packing of fragile containers, in particular challenging packaging applications with reduced and/or lightweight materials.Unlike many…
The Color of Control
by Mark Stephen, EditorEfficient 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…
Micro Moving
by Mark Stephen, EditorIt’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…
Canadian Extruders: Lean, Mean and Ready to Invest
by Mark Stephen, EditorWith 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…
After the storm, confusion
by Mark Stephen, editor“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…
Don’t lose track of your company’s cash flow
by EdmCash 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 …
People (November 01, 2010)
by Canadian Plastics— 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…