October＇s K＇98 in Dusseldorf,; Germany, verified the dynamism of design in today＇s injection molding machines. Expansion of the electric and two-platen machines; refinement of the three-platen concepts; emergence of high-performance hybrids; more multi-component, multi-material, and multicolor processes; and an obvious competition for position in speed, productivity, precision, quality, ana economy were among the highlights; lights. The injection molding industry is flourishing.