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5 Industry news


13 Data drive: digital manufacturing Digitalisation is helping injection moulders to raise performance by keeping track of process data – including melt viscosity, mould conditions and carbon footprint


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19 Melt control: advances in hot runners Recent developments in hot runners include new nozzles, control and monitoring technologies and a new system for PET preforms with a reduced stack height


25 Improving efficiency: materials handling Advances in materials handling include AI-driven conveying technology, a mobile dryer with lower energy consumption and a quick-change screw feeder


33 Distributors increase profits in harsh market In polymer supply, Europe is increasingly becoming a distributors’ market, writes AMI Consulting. Producer partnerships are key to success, the consultancy says in this article, based on its new market report


35 Fakuma 2024: highlights from Friedrichshafen Although visitor numbers declined at this year’s Fakuma, the show hosted more exhibitors than in 2023 – with a greater percentage of them coming from abroad


44 Dates for your diary


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