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AUTOMOTIVE: A LOOK AT THE NAFTA RENEGOTIATION

If you don’t think Canada’s auto sector has a massive stake in the renegotiation of NAFTA, you can go back to sleep. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico are preparing to make decisions that could significantly change the rules underlying the North American vehicle production system and the trajectory of future investment and supplier decisions.

PACKAGING: MATERIAL ADVANCES

Now more than ever polymer packaging resins are helping packages stay secure and intact throughout the distribution chain. Here’s a look at some of the latest materials and applications on offer.

ROBOTS & AUTOMATION: PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

As with almost everything in plastics processing these days, modern robots are designed to operate as part of a system, an automated cell, or a networked plant. Which means the latest three- and six-axis robots are at their best when connecting directly with molding equipment and control systems.

HOT RUNNERS: FIVE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE

Hot runners help injection molders deliver parts of uniform density, and free from all runners, flash, and gate stubs. But they’re more complicated than the NAFTA renegotiation. Here’s how to avoid getting hung up by some of the most common problems.

REVERE PLASTICS SYSTEMS IS REBORN IN BRAMPTON

The Brampton, Ontario plant of this U.S.-based injection molding firm has just embarked on an ambitious four-year growth plan, and has the strategy and the resources to make it happen.

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