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New HASCO Z201 Value Shot for Packaging Applications

The HASCO hot runner nozzle Z201 Value Shot series is a further development of the proven hot runner nozzle Z200 and has been specially developed for demanding processing tasks in the packaging sector. Special emphasis has been placed on maintenance friendliness which can be guaranteed by the ability to completely replace all of the relevant components such as the heater, thermocouple, nozzle body and tips.

Features:

• Heater, Thermocouple, Nozzle body and Nozzle Tip can easily be replaced.

• Multi-purpose applications, suitable for small cavity centre distances.

• Twist prevention at the nozzle head.

• Fine graduation of nozzle lengths and diameter.

• Optimum section visual appearance.

• Mounting dimensions compatible to the proven hot runner nozzle Z 200.

• Excellent cost performance ratio.

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Pinion Software to Provide In-Use Data Security For PTC Pro/ENGINEER®

Pinion Software, Inc., a provider of Technical Rights Management™ (TRM) solutions, announced it has joined the PTC Partner Advantage™ Program.  Through this partnership, Pinion Software is extending the security capabilities of Pro/ENGINEER®, PTC’s Integrated product design solution that helps companies develop detailed, intuitive and realistic digital product representations. 

Engineers, manufacturers, and purchasing professionals can protect their digital data in many ways utilizing Pinion’s "Rich Read and Shred" data security technology.  Pro/ENGINEER users will be able to assign time-based access to files, impose an automatic shred date to self destruct files, and prevent recipients from using Cut, Copy, Paste, and Print functions or screen grabber tools.  Pinion's unique-to-the-market Autoshred capability and its suite of File Security features enable continuous control over how CAD and engineering information is used by recipients inside and outside the corporate firewall.  When digital data is marked "Pintected", Pro/ENGINEER users will instantly recognize that their designs have increased protection.

“PTC‘s market leading Product Lifecycle Management solutions enable customers to optimize product development with improved time-to-market, quality, and productivity,” said Iain Michel, vice president, business development, PTC. “Pinion Software's data protection technology allows PTC customers to add another dimension of security to their business processes by helping engineers to retain greater control over their intellectual property.”

New Inlet Cascade™ Cools Difficult-to-Reach Locations 

Progressive Components announces the addition of a new industry standard: the Inlet Cascade™ for better cooling options.  A new addition to the company’s line of brass fittings, the Inlet Cascade offers more flexibility in mold cooling technology. 

“Space is often restricted for cooling lines,” commented Glenn Starkey, president of Progressive Components.  “Our exclusive Inlet Cascade combines the ‘in’ waterline with a cascade to cool a targeted area.” 

Special features of the Inlet Cascade include: 

• Perfect for reaching a center runner and gate in small inserts

• Reduces machining required in the insert

• Available in a wide range of cascade tube options

• Can also be used in high heat tools and die cast applications