BE A PART OF MOLDING CONFERENCE'S FIRST INJECTION MOLDED PARTS COMPETITION!

​At Molding 2020, the Plastics Technology editorial staff is excited to offer an injection molding parts competition, Hot Shots 2020. 

​Using a “People’s Choice” model, all attendees at Molding 2020 will be eligible to cast a ballot. One winner will be chosen for Technical Sophistication and one for Achievement in Molding Efficiency/Economics, as well as an overall winner.

Download the form below and submit to Ellen Durchholz before December 16th to be entered into Hot Shots 2020!

Download the Form / guidelines

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Parts submitted will be judged on these criteria:

Any type of injection molded plastic part that fits within an 8  ft x 3 ft x 7 ft high space is eligible. It is understood that confidentiality agreements may limit some of the information you can provide, but submissions with insufficient information may not be accepted. 

Shipping or transporting parts to the Molding 2020 Conference is the responsibility of the submitter. Do not send parts to Plastics Technology magazine or Gardner Business Media. ​

1. Technical Sophistication

• Use of new technology in materials, tooling, or molding
• Overcoming challenges in molding—e.g, owing to the material, complexity of part/tool design, and/or very tight tolerances.​

2. Achievement in Molding Efficiency/Economics

• Parts consolidation
• Thin-walling
• Overall part-weight reduction
• Reduction/elimination of secondary operations
• Savings in machine or tool cost
• Improved quality/reduced rejects
• Increased productivity/reduced cycle time
• Use of recycled materials​