Overview

• Overview
• Global Technology Highlights

Scope and Methodology

• Scope
• Methodology

Injection Molding

Injection Molding Technology Advances

• Injection Molding Introduction
• Broad-Based Multifaceted Plastics Molding

Injection Molding Advances

Co-Injection Molding Processing

Co-Injection Molding Applications

• Advances in Multimaterial Molding
• Multimaterial Molding Applications

Micromolded Parts

• Ever Expanding Co-Injection Molding
• Co-Injection Growth Areas

Large Part Multimaterial Moldings

• Applications of Co-Injection Molding
• TPE Overmolding Increases Camera Functionality
• Structural Collapsible Storage Bowls
• Compact Ruggedized Defibrillator
• Whirlpool Overmolded Sump Seal
• Convertible All Plastic Rear Deck Seal
• PMMA Overmolded Cosmetic Packaging

In-Mold Assembly Applications

• Micromolded and Multimaterial Micromolded Parts
• Makuta Technics/Sansyu Record Setting Microscopic Parts

In-Mold Manufacturing

• Simultaneous 2-Shot Injection Molded IP
• Large Size Multimaterial Overmolded Automotive Parts

Water Injection Technology

• ZIMK Metal-Plastic Assemblies
• TRW Advanced Plastics' In-Mold Assembly

Plastic-Metal Molding

• The Injection Molding Machine as a Manufacturing Cell
• Gram’s Spin Stack Advanced Molding
• Spin Stack In-Mold Assembly
• Spin Stack In-Mold Painting
• Foboha Twin Cube System

Multimaterial Molding with Textiles

• WIT beyond Simple Tube-Shaped Parts
• Two-Material WIT Cored Out Automotive Part
• WIT ‘Light Weights’ Chainsaw Handle
• Large Part WIT Molding
• Multicavity WIT Produced Collapsible Crate

Noninjection Molding Multimaterial Processes

• Plastic/Metal Hybrid In-Mold Structural Assembly
• HydroPlast Structures and SmartLok Plastic-Metal Hybrid

Advanced Injection Molding Technology

Multimaterial Molding Technology

Multimaterial Adhesion

Melt Management

Contour Cooling Systems

Micromolding

Water Injection Technology

Combined Technologies

Liquid Silicone Rubber/Liquid Injection Molding

Advanced Process Materials

Injection Molding Software

Advances in the Injection Molding Industry

Global Molding Manufacturer to Market Strategies

Specialty Fabricator Development Strategies

Plastics Company Sourceguide (North America; Europe; Asia)

Advanced Injection Molding Glossary

Technology Innovation Award (North America; Asia)

Technology Leadership Award (Europe; North America)

Excellence in Technology Award (North America; Europe)

Decision Support Database