MLD21 HotShots Entry Form

Submission Details

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this form and fill out all the requested data. It is understood that confidentiality agreements may limit some of the information you can provide, but submissions with insufficient information may not be accepted in the parts competition. Email to Ellen Durchholz at ellend@gardnerweb.com.

DEADLINE: Parts Entry Data Sheets, with photos, must be received by August 4, 2021.

SHIPPING: Shipping or transporting parts to the Molding 2021 Conference is the responsibility of the submitter. Do not send parts to Plastics Technology magazine or Gardner Business Media.

ELIGIBILITY: Any type of injection molded plastic part that fits within 8 x 3 ft x 7 ft high.

Name *

First Name Last Name

Job Title

Company *

Email *

example@example.com

Phone Number *

Please enter a valid phone number.

Name and/or Description of Part:

What is it used for? How is it used?

Who was the molder of this part?

Name and location.

Who was the OEM/Customer for which this part was produced?

Name and location. May be omitted if confidential.

Who was the moldmaker for this part?

Name and location.

Was simulation applied in the production of this part; did it materially advance the project, how?

Was a hot runner essential to the production of this part, how did it help produce the finished part?

Was the moldmaker involved in the early stages of the part’s development?

What was the material for this part?

As specific as possible: e.g., 30% glass-filled nylon 6

Who supplied the material for this part?

Name and location.

How was this part produced?

Identify the molding technique and any automation and secondary operations involved.

What makes this part worthy of consideration for an award?

Parts will be judged on the following criteria:

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

Achievement in Molding Efficiency/Economics

Savings in materials and/or production costs through:

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

Upload Photos of the Parts Produced:

High resolution, 300 dpi JPGs, PNGs, or TIFFs.

Upload Company Logo:

High resolution, 300 dpi JPG, PNG, or EPS.