Edition 302
05 January 2023
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ENGEL is breaking new ground in injection moulding machine sales. As a pioneer in its industry, the machine builder now offers its customers a pay-per-use model in addition to the classic machine purchase. 
 
With the pay-per-use model, the processor avoids the risk of tying up capital and does not have to release a large investment. Procurement can often be completed much more quickly this way.
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Coral Products PLC is a manufacturer and distributor of plastic products within a wide range of sectors. The Group operates in the UK with manufacturing facilities in Wythenshawe and Denton, Greater Manchester, Haydock, Merseyside and Runcorn, Cheshire and a distribution facility in Hyde, Greater Manchester, Chesterfield, and Derbyshire.
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As one of Britain’s favourite gardening product suppliers, Hozelock continually invests in updating their comprehensive portfolio. The latest addition is an in-line adjustment sleeve, welded using Telsonic’s ultrasonic technology which is integrated within a semi-automated rotary indexing machine, to complete the final assembly operations.
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Shaun Lancaster has been appointed as the new divisional Managing Director for Summit Process Cooling part of the Summit Systems Group, from 8th December 2022.
Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge from a successful career in the cooling industry in a variety of roles.
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3DPRINTUK is pleased to announce that it has now passed Stage 2 of the ISO 9001:2015 standard audit with ZERO findings after completing Stage 1 in early 2022.
This means that 3DPRINTUK operates at the highest levels for quality assurance and validation of 3D printed parts for its clients on a daily basis, in full compliance with the ISO 9001 standard.
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LATI's laboratory dedicated to the formulation and development of materials for 3D printing, LATI3Dlab, has been part of a restoration project at the Bernascone bell tower built in 1617.
The team at LATI needed to select the appropriate materials to 3D print a life-size replica of a granite lion head, identical to one of the eight statues that adorn the tallest bell tower in Varese.
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ICS Cool Energy, specialists in complete temperature control solutions for the manufacturing process and facilities applications, replaced a fossil-fuel heating system with new Industrial Free Heating (i-FH) hire solution at a pasta manufacturing facility.
During the four months following the removal of the gas boilers, the cost of generating heat dropped from £7.4k to £2.3k.
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The latest instalment of Price Know-How has been released by the leading polymer distributor, Plastribution. Price Know-How helps plastic raw material buyers make informed purchasing decisions.
As a turbulent 2022 draws to a close, it will be interesting to see if polymer producers make some bold moves with regard to January pricing or if they take a more moderate approach.
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Business leaders wanting to attend the Silicone Expo Europe, a dedicated show for the silicone industry, can register now!
This event, which takes place from March 21st to 23rd, is the only one of its kind in Europe, and offers an opportunity for businesses in the silicone industry to network with other professionals.
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Hot on the heels on the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) chemical recycling event came the annual Recycling Plastics: Market Trends and Innovation seminar – an in-person event held at the IOM3’s Euston Road HQ on the 24th of November. The BPF were delighted with the fantastic turnout.
 
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Why would a designer or manufacturer choose to make something out of plastics?
 
Many factors are considered during the design process all of which have an impact on a product’s appearance, feel, functionality, utility, desirability, cost, and lifecycle. Material choice influences many of these factors, as does product function...
 
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As the old saying goes, “when it rains, it pours.” And for plastics manufacturers, these words have been particularly true in recent years.
 
The pandemic has highlighted that the need for flexibility and adaptability in manufacturing operations is crucial for navigating uncertainty in a volatile world.
 
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