Injection Molding

Virtual injection molding training using digital twins improves skills, cuts costs, and reduces material waste.

New CFP technology enables direct fiber compounding in injection molding, reducing costs, improving flexibility, and lowering CO₂ emissions.

Small errors in additive feeding can create disproportionate effects on formulation accuracy, process stability, and final part quality.

Morphing technology is key to green aviation, enabling real-time adaptation that significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency.

Inline rheology and spectroscopy enable real-time melt monitoring, improving quality control in extrusion and injection molding.

ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.

Some applications require evaluating materials or parts under chemical stress. A practical insight provides tips for implementing standard or tailored testing to ensure part performance.

The 2026 SPE IMPACT Awards highlight breakthroughs in advanced injection molding technology, including YETI’s PPS lid and the SIMOLDES Eco Seat.

AI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior.

Plastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects occur.