Webinars
New Runnerless LSR Molding Gives Thermoplastic a Run for the Money
May 24, 2023 at 11:00AM ET
Husky Technologies
This webinar presents runnerless injection molding for Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) to reduce waste, reduce costs, and maximize production efficiencies. It’s important because LSR applications are gaining popularity among injection molders serving medical, automotive, and other tech-oriented customers.
Attend to learn ways to overcome the traditional challenges of this material’s viscosity characteristics and unique chemistry. For example, where thermoplastic injection molding accomplishes runnerless molding with a "hot runner," LSR injection molders accomplish the same goal with a "cold deck."
Reconsidering Metal 3D Printing for Tooling: New Method Unveiled
May 10, 2023 at 2:00PM ET
Mantle
Metal 3D printing once presented itself as a promising solution for tool-making, but early attempts fell short. Meanwhile, traditional methods remain time-consuming, expensive, and require extremely skilled labor to produce. This webinar reviews the challenges of both traditional and metal 3D toolmaking and presents an innovative metal-printing solution specifically for production of injection mold tooling. Presenters from Mantle will give background on the challenges, present the technology, and discuss real-world stories of injection molders, OEMS, and tool shops now using it.
New, Improved Methods for Polymer Mass Spectrometry and Vibrational Spectroscopy
Available On Demand
Bruker Scientific
This 30-minute whirlwind webinar will provide the latest insights on polymer identification, defect detection, and new enhancements to analytical methods for applications across every corner of the polymer industry. Attend to update your knowledge and gain inspiration for analytical improvements.
How front-end simulation alleviates the challenges of plastic injection mold design
Available On Demand
Maya HTT
Interviews of more than 40 molders and mold makers has revealed three key findings about the plastic injection mold design process: 1) Few companies commit to cycle time targets; 2) Part quality always trumps the cost of the mold; and 3) Mold cooling designs are often overly conservative. This webinar will discuss a solution: using front-end simulation. It enables mold designers and tooling managers to minimize design iterations, deliver molds that achieve part quality at lower cost, and help you justify design decisions with quantitative, visual simulation data.
A Technological Breakthrough in Medical Part Injection Molding
February 22, 2023 at 11:00AM ET
Husky Technologies
Removing the constraints in part design, scalability, and time-to-market all while reducing risk to productivity
This webinar focuses on the barriers that constrain plastic part design, speed to scale, and achieving risk-free production quality – and the technological breakthroughs to remove those barriers. In addition, you will see recent examples of medical applications to illustrate these points.
How to Shorten Design Cycle Times with Streamlined Injection Molding DFM Feedback
November 16, 2022 at 2:00PM EST
Fictiv
Learn about an advanced injection molding Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback system from Fictiv that leverages automation technology to streamline workflows, accelerate product development and prevent quality issues.
New Medical/Pharma TPEs for FDA Biocompatibility, Sustainability & Performance
Available On Demand
Kraiburg TPE
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are so widely used and trusted for medical, pharma packaging, and diagnostic products that many aren’t aware of recent advances. Join us to learn of advances in performance, biocompatibility, and sustainability. The presentation will include new compounds with performance improvements; medical-grade resins that have already passed ISO regulations/norms and can speed up medical approvals on end parts; and sustainable options and capabilities for pharmaceutical packaging applications such as valves, droppers and seals.
How to Benefit from Polymer Trends in the Electric Vehicle Market
September 28, 2022 - 1:00PM ET
Nexeo Plastics
The electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving and so are polymer solutions used in applications throughout the vehicle. Join Nexeo Plastics' Nate Robinson, application development engineer, to learn where the market is going and what applications are impacted the most – and gain guidance on polymer solutions that can help you make an informed decision in material selection.
Rapid Prototyping Tips for Medical Injection Molding
September 21, 2022 - 2:00 pm EDT
Fictiv
Rapid prototyping for medical injection molding presents unique challenges. This webinar will discuss the fundamentals of medical device prototyping and injection molding design, development, and production. Join us to learn design tips to predict and prevent issues before they happen.
Safer Syringes and Regulatory Implications of Upgrading to ISO 80369 Luer Locks
July 27, 2022 - 2:00 pm EDT
Husky
As health and safety risks were exposed with the widespread use of the ISO 594 for luer-lock connectors, ISO 80369 arose. Now, the newer standard minimizes faulty connections for syringe tips and other medical/laboratory instruments to avoid misconnections by design. Join us to learn the differences the new standard makes, and for guidance in making the move to improved fittings, compliance, and ultimately enhanced patient safety.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Plastic Components
June 14, 2022 - 10:00 am EDT
Altair Engineering
Circular economy and climate protection requirements are challenging the plastics industry worldwide. In response, various digital strategies can be combined to yield significant sustainability improvements—from the availability of high-quality material data and across the product development lifecycle.
Hot Runner and Controller Advancements for Medical and Complex Molding
May 25, 2022 - 2:00 pm EDT
Husky
In this webinar, hot runner experts at Husky will show you recent hot runner and control technology advancements that provide molders with higher capacity, new processing capabilities, and reduced production risk.