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Elmet SMARTshot I to use AI intelligence to control mold flow

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The pioneering “I” technology is based on online rheometry for continuously optimizing the process and determining the actual material viscosity in the shear rate range of relevance to injection molding. This technology uses a mathematical relationship between the volumetric flow rate of the injection molding machine, the geometric constraints of the cold runner, and the shear force at the needle to identify and quantify batch-to-batch fluctuations. This turns the cold runner into rheological measuring instrument.

In learning mode, the system automatically detects the volume of material required to fill a cavity, so facilitating setup and optimization, especially with family molds with a number of cavities of differing sizes. Ready for integrating artificial intelligence (AI), the system is set in future to be able to support self-controlled injection molding machines if SMARTshot I control is integrated into the machine at a later date.

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Smithers joins Circular Rubber Platform

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Founded in 2023, the Circular Rubber Platform strives to make connections between member companies, provide education on rubber circularity, and increase the use of biobased and recovered raw materials. The ultimate goal is continuous progress toward a circular rubber economy, which minimizes waste and extends the lifecycle of rubber materials, without compromising performance or reliability.

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Comerio Ercole celebrates 140 years of innovation and industrial excellence

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Comerio Ercole SpA is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 140th anniversary. Founded in 1885 by Ercole Comerio, the company has grown from a local entrepreneurial venture into a global leader in machinery for rubber and plastic processing, exporting 94% of its production worldwide.

To commemorate this historic achievement, Comerio Ercole has published a 272-page book chronicling its journey through time. The volume captures the company’s evolution through historical anecdotes, technological milestones, and personal stories, all underscoring a legacy built on tradition and a relentless drive for innovation.

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RDAbbott announces fourth manufacturing with silicone rubber workshop

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For the fourth year in a row, RDAbbott will host “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a popular and comprehensive workshop with a fabricator’s point-of-view. This year’s event will be held from Tuesday, August 26, through Thursday, August 28, in Barberton, Ohio. There’s also an optional training opportunity on Friday, August 29, for one-on-one discussions with instructors and deeper dives into process development.

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