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Kyle Ketterhagen, MPM Plastics

MPM Plastics Grows Business and Expands Capabilities

Midwest Precision Molding (MPM Plastics) has been a leading provider for plastic injection molding for over 40 years. On January 1st, 2021 Midwest Precision Molding was formed by combining Tri-Tec Corp and Plasti-coil, two longstanding plastic manufacturers. The company specializes in gear molding, insert molding, and bobbin molding, they are a true custom molder and […]

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LCP for Injection Molding Applications

Liquid Crystal Polymers, ideal for thin walled components Miniaturization has been a common theme in manufacturing over the years.  As many products become smaller, the technologies and parts that build those products must become smaller and manufacturers must adapt to this trend.  Thin wall designs have been a challenge to injection molders in the past, […]

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“Sodick & Friends” Webinar Series

Schaumburg, IL – With today’s social distancing challenges and travel restrictions, businesses are adapting and doing more virtually.  This is why, Sodick/Plustech recently launched the “Sodick & Friends” webinar series. Participants can take advantage of having an online webinar streamed live from our Chicago-area headquarters/showroom. Some past topics include: Automating in an Automated World: Protecting […]

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Webinar – by MKS on June 3

SenseLink™ QM Presentation by MKS Instruments Injection molding consists of many dependent process parameters so evaluating the process in a multivariate way is critical to ensuring high product quality. SenseLink™ QM from MKS enables advanced process monitoring and fault detection by leveraging real time multivariate analytics (MVA). Out-of-spec parts are automatically diverted based upon alarm thresholds, […]

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Plustech Building New US Headquarters

Schaumburg, IL – Plustech, Inc. along with Yamazen announced the building of a new Headquarters in Elk Grove Village, IL.  Krusinski Construction Company, based in Oakbrook, IL will be leading the project. The new state-of-the-art facility will be two stories, 138,000 square feet, and will feature a 13,000 square food product showroom that can display […]

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Manufacturing TechQUEST: Sept 12-13, 19

Latest Sodick LSR-Silicon Injection Molding Showcase September 12-13, 2019 / 10AM – 6PM Plustech Inc. – Sodick IMM Headquarters 735 E. Remington Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 490-8130 Join Us at our September Technology event Event Highlights Sodick – LSR Injection Molding Machine Demo Sodick – Thermoplastic Micro Molding Machine Demo Roembke – Precision LSR […]

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Expanded Capabilities Position Company for Tomorrow

From micro-base components to longer flow length electrical connectors Matrix Tool is a full-service family-owned injection molding business that prides itself on a unique combination of technical skill, high-end equipment and dedication to providing cutting edge solutions to today’s toughest challenges.  This is accomplished by utilizing a shared forward-thinking mindset within their Mold Design, Tooling […]

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Sept Training Classes Announced

Training Agenda for SODICK Operation and Processing Fundamentals course This course is designed to provide the beginner to the intermediate processor with good foundation to understand the individual functions of the machine and basic auxiliaries that make up the plastic injection molding system. When: Sep 24th -25th, 2019 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) Where: Plustech […]

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