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Broadway has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the launch of a cutting-edge USEON compounding line, featuring the advanced SAT–65 twin screw

Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: May 2026

May 14, 2026

In the May Price Know‑How, Plastribution reports a market settling after April’s buying frenzy, with some standard polymers seeing minor corrections as

ICS Cool Energy Expands UK Service Portfolio with New Risk‑Based Plans

May 14, 2026

ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader specialising in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing processes and facilities applications, has announced its

Hymid’s 14‑Year Automation Push Made Possible with ARBURG Robotics

May 14, 2026

Specialist technical moulder Hymid and ARBURG have developed a strong partnership in automation since 2012, investing in progressively more advanced robots to

Injection Moulding Headaches Part 5: Warpage (and How to Prevent It) // Alliance Tooling Blog

May 14, 2026

Here’s another problem that causes major headaches in injection moulding. This week’s issue is warpage. This is the fifth instalment in Alliance

Faulkner Moulds to Showcase Services at GTMA Key Toolmaking Event

May 13, 2026

This Thursday, 14th May, Faulkner Moulds will showcase the services and strategies that make the innovative Yorkshire company delight its customers and

In today’s brief:📊 Market Update: Plastribution’s May report indicates a settling polymer market after recent volatility. While standard polymer prices are plateauing, engineering plastics face fresh increases as high crude oil forecasts continue to pressure margins through 2026.🤖 Manufacturing Investment: Hymid and ARBURG showcase the results of a 14-year automation journey. We look at how the integration of six-axis robotics is driving capacity and upskilling staff to meet the demands of advanced sectors like medical devices.❄️ Service Innovation: ICS Cool Energy unveils an expanded service portfolio, introducing a ”cooling-as-a-service” model. The move simplifies risk management for manufacturers while adding regional account support to strengthen their UK-wide network.🛠️ Technical Briefing: Alliance Tooling continues its series on moulding challenges, this week focusing on the causes and cures of warpage. The report explores how proactive design and balanced cooling can eliminate part distortion and ensure dimensional consistency.

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