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Husky Installs First-of-Its-Kind Medical Molding System in India

When Husky Technologies celebrated the expansion of its facilities in India in May, it previewed several initiatives that it would roll out in 2023. One of those projects has come to fruition today — installation of the first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube production in India.  The system has been installed at CML Biotech Ltd., one of the largest blood collection tube manufacturers in the country. The global blood collection…

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IME East, Diversity Org Partner to Educate Students About Advanced Manufacturing

At the IME West event in Anaheim, CA, earlier this year, exhibitors welcomed a group of attendees that they are not accustomed to meeting at a business-to-business trade show. They were young students from underserved communities, invited by The Diversity Org to experience and learn about industries and, in the process, discover career opportunities that many of them barely knew existed. Informa Markets – Engineering, which organizes the event and…

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GM, Stellantis give $15 million lifeline to insolvent supplier

Three of Unique Fabricating Inc.’s largest customers have agreed to bail out the insolvent supplier with price increases and investment of up to $15 million to tide over the company until it sells itself and restructures. General Motors, Stellantis and Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems Co. entered into an accommodation agreement with the Auburn Hills-based supplier on May 22, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. At…

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In-Mold Electronics: Coming Soon to a Device Near You

In-mold electronics is an emerging technology that produces multi-functional surfaces for applications in an array of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and medical technology. It has tremendous potential: Valued at $147 million in 2022, the in-mold electronics sector is projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2030 and reach $2.8 billion by 2030, according to Verified Market Research. To learn more about the technology and its reach, PlasticsToday spoke with technology analyst…

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FTC Panels Discuss the Green Guides, Recyclability, and Consumer Perception

In December, the FTC announced it would seek public comments on potential revision to the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, also known as the “green guides”, which were last updated in 2012. The guides advise marketers on how to avoid running afoul of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 USC 45, which prohibits ”unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. ” The guidance covers…

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Indian Mold Builder Opens First US Plant Near Cincinnati

India’s Vasantha Group has established its first North American facility in West Chester, OH, near Cincinnati, where it will build high-cavitation precision molds for the medical and packaging markets. Image courtesy of Vasantha Group Shawn Schnee, CEO,Vasantha Tech. Vasantha Tech, as the US operation is called, is headed by Shawn Schnee, an industry veteran who has held positions at iMFLUX, where he was manager of advanced engineering, and medtech giant…

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PC/ABS Alloy with Recycled Content Mobilized in Auto Interior Application

As the mobility revolution gears up, manufacturers are facing increased challenges. Not only is the development and engineering of hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles complex, there’s also constant pressure from regulators to meet economy, safety, and sustainability requirements, along with consumer demand for performance, digital connectivity, and aesthetics. Plastics can play a key role in many ways, from lightweighting and metal replacement to using bio-based feedstocks. Recyclate-containing content in the makeup of…

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