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News, Trends, and Injection Molding Problems and Solutions at Your Fingertips

At PPI, we’re all about sharing the knowledge, because the more you know, the more informed your decision-making process can be and the more confident you are in the process. Get the information you need about plastic injection molding problems and solutions, best practices and the latest industry trends and news through the PPI blog.

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University of Dayton in Downtown Arcade

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Will The Dayton Arcade Be Renovated? Pending funding, the historic downtown Dayton Arcade will be renovated instead of demolished. Plans include a large space for the University of Dayton (UD) to have a “Creative and Innovation Center” where the university can connect with startups and established businesses. The University of Dayt ... More

Factors to consider when seeking quality plastic parts

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The use of plastics has a history dating way back in the 1800s when the need to replace such materials as tortoise shells, bones, iron, ivory, and gold rose. Their scarcity led to the discovery of the first plastic material whose composition was cellulose from trees mixed with some chemicals. Many people prefer plastics because […] ... More
Manufacturing Job Opportunities - An Industry That is Always Hiring | Proto Plastics

Workforce Supply Tool Supports Dayton, OH Manufacturing

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Where Are the Workers That You Need? Do you have trouble finding workers for your company? Now there’s help knowing where to look. The Workforce Supply Tool supports businesses by connecting them to potential workers in Ohio, by region. This tool is a resource of the Ohio Means Jobs website, and it has data from technical centers, [… ... More
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Mechatronics and Plastic Injection Molding

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What Is Mechatronics and Where Did It Come From? Sometimes a new idea requires a new word. The word “mechatronics” was coined about 50 years ago by Tetsuro Mori, an engineer in Japan. He combined the words mechanics and electronics to come up with mechatronics. His company, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, then trademarked the word. But ... More
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3 Places Near Dayton to Learn Modern Manufacturing Skills

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Learn Manufacturing Skills near Dayton Here are three places to learn skills for work in modern manufacturing: the Miami Valley Career Technical Center, Sinclair Community College, and Butler Tech at their newest campus near Monroe. All of these schools offer financial aid and accept veterans benefits. The Miami Valley Career Technical Center ... More