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No matter which method you use to assemble plastic parts, you would have found the latest technologies at The ASSEMBLY Show. There were at least 10 suppliers of plastics joining equipment on the show floor, including first-time exhibitors Rinco Ultrasonics and Thermal Press International Inc.

EVCO Plastics is a custom plastic injection molding company that specializes in providing value-added engineered parts to manufacturers in markets ranging from medical to agriculture.

Plastic parts with a round energy director can produce stronger, more consistent welds than parts with a sharp energy director.

Established methods—like ultrasonic and resistance welding—increasingly face competition from advancing technologies like laser, friction and micro welding.

Precise laser delivery and controlled clamp force ensure flawless through-transmission welding of dark or clear parts.

Exhibitors brought the latest technologies for plastics assembly to The ASSEMBLY Show last fall. The following are just some of the plastics assembly equipment on display at the show.

LEONI AG Adds an Essential Twist to its Welding Method

Quality is just as important to consumers as the brand name.

There are quite a few options for welding plastic parts, including ultrasonics, laser, hot plate and radio frequency. Additionally, parts can be mechanically joined via fasteners, snap fits or adhesives. Each of these processes has certain advantages and disadvantages for production, and each requires vastly different part and joint designs.