Whether PET bottle, car headlight or medical packaging – precisely shaped plastics are produced in moulds made of high-grade steel. At NPE 2018, Schmolz + Bickenbach USA will be showcasing innovations and established solutions of mould steels from Deutsche Edelstahlwerke (DEW) and Finkl Steel.

Germany/Switzerland - Additive manufacturing enables the production of metal mould inserts that feature conformal cooling to ensure and control temperature homogeneity for shorter cycle times. GF Machining Solutions and EOS collaborate to integrate AM into companies’ production process. By Barbara Schulz

Germany - On the occasion of a recently held press conference, the Aachen-based IKV opened its doors to give selected journalists an insight into the institute's research activities. Speakers will also tackle these and other current topics in research at IKV's upcoming Colloquium in February 2016.

Mastip Technology recently released their next generation of drop-in solutions, the Nexus pre-wired system and Veri-Shot single valve gate system, which incorporates the company's thermal performance – Flow-Loc nozzle technology.

UK - Edgecam software is playing a pivotal role in assisting a precision engineering company become a growing contributor to the niche market of supplying mould tools to the UK’s rotational moulding industry.

Global manufacturer of plastic processing machines Arburg announces a two-digit euro million investment for a new assembly hall at its Lossburg HQ.

Heyco is a specialist not only for forged components but also for demanding plastic parts for the automotive industry. With production locations all over the world, the company has to rely on internationally available, high-quality mould components and hot runner systems.

The 11th Biennial Die & Mould India International Exhibition (DMI) came to an end on April 14, 2018. The four-day event organised by the Indian Tool and Gauge Manufacturers Association (Tagma) showcased the latest products and solutions for the die and mould industry.

Nasal sprays and similar pharmaceutical products in mechanical spray bottles have been an integral part of our daily lives for many years. And it is thanks to companies like Aptar Radolfzell Germany that we can nebulise drugs or cosmetics in a reliable and precise manner.

USA – Combining cavity sensors with hot runner valve gate control yields new applications and greater process gains. Bill Rousseau, director applications and technical services from Synventive Molding Solutions, analyses each technology and reviews their combination.