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11 Arburg sets timetable to 3D print Arburg’s senior management used the company’s annual open house to outline commercialisation plans for its Freeformer 3D printing technology.
17 Much more than a soft touch TPEs have to deliver more than a soft touch in today’s demanding market. Suppliers are working hard to meet end user requirements, writes Peter Mapleston.
26 Conference preview: Injection World Moulding Forum Injection World’s new moulding conference takes place in Philadelphia in June. We preview the event and some of the key presentations and speakers.
29 Moulding masterclass: Make use of specifi cations In the fi nal part of his guide to moving moulds between machines, John Goff explains the value of understanding your machine specifi cations.
33 Colour & masterbatch: Appearance is everything Americhem’s R&D manager Ron Beck explains how colour works, how it is perceived, and how it is measured in plastics. Plus, an update on the latest colour developments.
43 E&E: Bright future ahead for LEDs Energy effi cient LED technology presents new opportunities for plastic moulders. Chris Smith looks at some recent applications.
53 Chinaplas preview: Spotlight falls on Shanghai Chinaplas will be this year’s biggest plastics trade show. We take a look at some of the new injection moulding innovations that will be on display.
63 DFM: Integrate your DFM data Andre Eichhorn explains why and how you can ensure the maximum value is derived from the data developed during your product development process.
67 Product update 72 Diary
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