contents 04 News
12 Worldstar rewards “best of the best” Injection moulding enabled many of the winning designs in the Worldstar packaging industry awards. We take a look at some of the best examples.
15 Smart thinking in electronics New polymer grades and innovative manufacturing techniques are improving reliability and cutting cost in a wide range of E&E applications.
19 Making a case for energy rating Energy effi ciency expert Robin Kent has devised a consumer-style rating system for injection moulding machines. He explains how it could work.
25 The drive for energy savings Hydraulic moulding machines need not be energy wasters. Variable speed drive retrofi ts are providing savings on fi xed and variable volume hydraulic systems.
33 Moulding masterclass: Effective clamping force In the second part of his discussion on clamping force moulding expert John Goff explains how incorrect selection impacts on part quality.
37 Top tips for optical moulding Production of optical parts is a challenging task. Sumitomo SHI Demag’s Thomas Brettnich shares some tips for minimising part problems and maximising quality.
41 Fakuma 2012: Get in touch with technology
51 Good product design needs a structured approach In the fi rst part of a series looking at product design issues, Andre Eichhorn explains why adopting DFM methods makes sound economic and engineering sense.
54 New product guide 58 Diary
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