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• Why is FEA of plastic parts so often wrong?
  2016-06-08
  Weve all seen the presentations, a series of impressive-looking color plots showing a finite element mesh, with professional-looking color gradients representing peak stresses. Heads nod knowingly, and the experts conclude that the part is well desig
• High-Precision Molds Pay Off for P&G
  2016-06-06
  Procter Gamble stresses speed, repeatability and long life to maximize return in commodity production. High-tech mold design and consumer products might not seem like an obvious fit, but the commodity market is making extensive use of advanced toolma
• Internally Heated Hot-Runner Nozzles
  2016-06-03
  A new source of internally heated hot-runner nozzles that eliminate the risk of external heater-wire damage is Melt Design Inc., St. Charles, Ill. The nozzles use a ceramic-insulated resistance wire that is compacted to nearly its theoretical limit f
• The Realities of Aluminum Tooling
  2016-06-03
  Using aluminum tooling instead of traditional tools steels reduces cycle time and costs, but requires up-front, open communications between moldmaker, molder, material supplier and hot runner manifold supplier. Moldmakers and molders looking to find
• Husky further invests in China to meet needs of growing customer base
  2016-06-02
  Husky Injection Molding Systems has announced additional investments to support its continued growth in China with plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the region of Suzhou. Ongoing investments will enable Husky to improve local support,
• Why GM dealers have a chance to shine
  2016-06-01
  Theres no getting around the fact that General Motors is taking a clubbing right now. A huge recall, several lawsuits, a blistering congressional hearing, apologies to consumers, potential criminal investigations -- its all bad. But then there are th
• Summary: Own brand SUV sales in April
  2016-06-01
  Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - A total of 333,691 domestic own brand SUV s were sold in the month of April, statistics compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese) show. That figure is up 38.4% from a year ago and represents an overall market share of 54.6%, compared t
• China’s Changan-Ford Fails to Increase Customer Loyalty
  2016-05-30
  Gasgoo (Shanghai, May 26 th )- Problems including rough idling and noisy gearbox has reportedly caused bad comments from customers on Focus of Changan- Ford , a JV automaker in China, since January 1, 2015. Rough idling may cause great gasoline consu
• Why new world Tesla needs old world factory relief
  2016-05-30
  Analysts, pundits and commentators have been mesmerized of late by two very big issues facing Tesla Motors. Issue 1: Will state dealer laws allow Tesla to go on selling its cars direct, without a retail franchise network? And Issue 2: How will little
• Summary: Chinese passenger automobile sales statistics in April
  2016-05-24
  Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - The Chinese passenger automobile market showed slight signs of recovery in April. According to China Passenger Car Association statistics compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese), over 404 automobile models were sold in the country ov
• Dynamic cavity temperature control requires no water
  2016-05-23
  A joint project between three German injection molding companies has created a temperature control system in which CO2 replaces H20, according to supplier gwk. Brand-new perspectives and possibilities are offered by dynamic temperature control using
• Summary: Chinese new energy automobile market in 2016 H1
  2016-05-19
  Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - As new energy vehicles continue to increase in popularity in China, more and more buyers are starting to make the jump over to electric or hybrid models. According to China Passenger Car Association statistics compiled by Gasg