Firms advance rapid manufacturing of large-scale thermoplastic composite parts
Three companies collaborated on an automated process for producing large thermoplastic parts at high-speed deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches (100 meters) per minute.
Injection molder Jesco says robot surpasses 2.5M cycles without a glitch
The integration of the Primus robot allowed Jesco to increase throughput on a dental device, improve accuracy, and redirect employees to higher-paying projects, Schoudel said in a news release.
Airlite adds West Coast site with acquisition of Cosmetic Specialties International
Cosmetic Specialties International LLC (CSI) of Oxnard, Calif., injection molds caps, closures, jars and liners, some containing recycled resins, and does in-mold labeling, product design, in-house decorating and tool development.
Sussex IM Molds a Preventive Solution to Traumatic Brain Injury
The Q-Collar is described as the first device of its kind designed to protect athletes and military and civilian safety personnel from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Worn externally, the product developed by Q30 Innovations recently was cleared by FDA and had its commercial US launch last month. Contract injection molder Sussex IM has been involved with the project since its inception, some 7 1/2 years ago, and recently shared some…
Dow Expands Capabilities for Circular Polymers
Dow announced on Oct. 6 several initiatives that will allow the company to provide an initial supply of fully circular polymers to customers starting in 2022. “The market is placing significant value on circularity, and Dow is innovating to address the tremendous unmet demand for circular and low-carbon polymers,” said Diego Donoso, President of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. “Dow is offering our customers what they need today and helping…
I Need Technical Employees!
Some of your employees process information abstractly, while others process information concretely. Employers need both. The vertical axis shown on the accompanying graphic is about the forces that drive people’s mindsets and behaviors. This relates back to the environment in which people were raised, how they spend their time, and what their motivation is. The horizontal axis shows how people digest information, how people break down information, and how people…
Tekni-Plex buys Mexico-based extruder Johnson Plastic Group
The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex Healthcare’s medical device capabilities and broadens the division’s global footprint by adding a presence in Mexico, an Oct. 7 news release said.
Tekni-Plex Healthcare Acquires Medical Extrusion Specialist
Contract manufacturer and materials specialist Tekni-Plex Healthcare announced today that it has acquired extruder Johnson Plastic Group (JPG) as part of a strategy to expand its patient-care solutions platform. Located in Mexicali, Mexico, JPG specializes in precision extrusions for medical device applications. The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex Healthcare’s medical device capabilities and broadens the division’s global footprint. “This acquisition builds upon our existing solutions capabilities and increases our geographic reach, bringing…
PolyQuest Subsidiary Acquires US Division of Faith Group
PolyQuest Inc., a distributor of PET resins and manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, has announced the formation of Renuva Plastics LLC, which will acquire the US division of the Faith Group Co. Renuva Plastics is a wholly owned subsidiary of PolyQuest doing business as Faith Group USA. The Faith Group Co. has been the premier distributor of post-industrial thermoplastics — especially PET — in the United States and…
Plastic Omnium invests $17.7M to build exterior parts for GM’s Lyriq EVs
The expansion is expected to be complete in February 2022 and create 76 new jobs in the area. The investment includes new equipment and upgrades to existing injection molding machines and paint lines.