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There are several upcoming free webinars that you won't want to miss. Topics include improving plastic part quality, choosing the best hot runner, and testing thin-walled plastic materials. Read on to learn more and to register.
- The IDES Team
Free Webinar! Improving Plastic Part Quality by Controlling the Injection Molding Process
Thursday, March 18 at 8:00 AM EDT
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In this webinar, Fred Humbert, General Manager of Controls for Husky Injection Molding Systems will present some of the key features and benefits of Active Reasoning Technology focusing on:
- High quality parts
- Lower cycle times
- Reduced energy usage
- Optimized tool performance
- Shot to shot consistency
View the recorded webinar here! |
Free Webinar! Saving Time and Money by Choosing the Best Hot Runner for Your Application
Thursday, March 25 at 10:00 AM EDT
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In today’s global environment, molders and mold makers must find ways to reduce costs and drive down lead times in order to remain competitive. Hot runner suppliers offer a variety of solutions to address these competitive pressures and to meet the needs of each customer and more appropriately each application. With systems ranging from pre-manufactured, to configurable, all the way to completely customized systems, sometimes the difficulty comes in knowing which hot runner will meet your need and be most cost effective. With such a range of choices, how do you know which system is right for you?
This webinar will provide an overview of the features and benefits of the different types of hot runner systems available today, when to choose a configurable vs. custom system as well as providing a list of questions to review with your hot runner partner prior to buying your next system.
View the recorded webinar here! |
Free Webinar! Testing of Thin-Walled Plastic Materials and the UL Thermoplastics Testing Center
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM EDT
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UL's Thermoplastics Testing Center (TTC) is the most sophisticated and automated laboratory of its kind dedicated to plastics material testing.
In this webinar, Bernd Winkelmann, Manager Global Activities of the TTC, introduces the TTC and shares insights and best practices for material pre-selection and sample production, specifically as it relates to making plastics thinner and lighter to lower production costs and get you to market faster.
View the recorded webinar here! |
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