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NPE2024 Wrap-Up: Sustainability Dominates Show Floor News
Across all process types, sustainability was a big theme at NPE2024. But there was plenty to see in automation and artificial intelligence as well.
Thin, High-Performance Nylon/PE Barrier Film for Thermoformed Packaging
Südpack’s Multifol Extreme film is well suited for greasy, protein-rich and frozen foods
Read MoreNPE2024 Sets Several Show Records
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released final figures for NPE2024: The Plastics Show (May 6-10; Orlando) that officially make it the largest ever NPE in several key metrics.
Read MoreFor Extrusion and Injection-Blow Molders, Numerous Upgrades in Machines and Services
Uniloy is revising its machinery lines across the board and strengthening after-sales services in tooling maintenance, spare parts and tech service.
Read MoreNovel Injection Unit’s Commercial Debut
NPE2024: Md Plastics is now offering for sale injection machines incorporating its novel Inject-EX injection-unit design with an inline screw and plunger.
Read MorePrepackaged Automation by Molders for Molders
NPE2024: Noble Plastics highlighted three post-molding product offerings based on its experience with automated parts handling.
Read MoreAttending NPE2024 From the Perspective of a Molder
NPE2024 has come and gone, but before it’s completely in our collective rearview, Plastics Technology asked Rodney Davenport, vice president at injection molder CH3 Solutions, for a processor’s perspective on the big show.
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NPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing Plastics Processing
Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Breaking News From NPE2024
Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.
Read MoreFeeder Line Offers Processors More Flexibility
Line features a single touchscreen for easy setup and operation.
Read MoreNew Hot Runner Temperature Control
Oerlikon HRSflow’s T-Flow HRS control has launched with three models that are configurable to multiples of six zones.
Read MoreThin Wall Ultrasonic Bonding Technology for Automotive
NPE2024: Dukane’s new Ultrasonic Thin Wall welding system is well suited for welding applications of PP to PP TD25 painted parts.
Read MoreHigh-Output Extruder Series Now Comes in Smaller Size
Series offers higher output, lower melt temperatures and energy savings.
Read MoreIncoming Orders for European Plastics and Rubber Machinery Ended 2023 Down
Noting that geopolitical changes require new corporate strategies, European plastics and rubber machinery trade groups announced that incoming orders fell 22% in 2023.
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AI: The Next Big Thing in Plastics Processing
Discover how artifical intelligence is revolutionizing plastics processing. Hear from industry experts on the future impact of AI on your operations and envision a fully interconnected plant.
Jim Callari
Editorial Director, Plastics Technology
See Recyclers Close the Loop on Trade Show Production Scrap at NPE2024
A collaboration between show organizer PLASTICS, recycler CPR and size reduction experts WEIMA and Conair recovered and recycled all production scrap at NPE2024.
Read More'Smart' Pelletizer Stores Process Parameters, More
System tracks, controls and saves everything from material recipes to process parameters, operator activity from logging on to start, to emergency stops and more.
Read MoreHigh-Output Side Feeder for Compounding
Unit is designed to match the requirements of feeding low bulk density fillers and materials in the compounding process.
Read MoreNovel Hopper Design for More Efficient Resin Drying
Patented internal geometry and unique thermodynamic properties significantly enhance the drying process, offering a 33% reduction in drying time compared to traditional systems.
Read MoreStandardized Extruder Can Be Used Anywhere
Machine can be manufactured anywhere the customer is with the same specifications, design, support and goal to advance their materials.
Read MoreMelt Filter, Adjustable Flat Die Make U.S. Debut
Backflush filter can handle high level of contaminants, while flat die utilizes motorized actuators to effect a lip adjustment.
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Additives Boast Sustainability Without Sacrificing Performance
Sustainability continues to dominate new additives technology, but upping performance is also evident. Most of the new additives have been targeted to commodity resins and particularly polyolefins.
Lilli Manolis Sherman
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Technology 'Fuses' Feeding and Blending
New technology combines the controls of the Maguire WSB gravimetric batch blender with MGF gravimetric feeders positioned beneath or remote to a blender.
Read MoreCleaning System Removes Varnish from Processing Machinery
Comprehensive cleaning solution proven to remove varnish buildup to prevent costly downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Read MoreBoise State Team Wins Circular Plastics Challenge Focused On PET Recovery
NPE2024: The competition is a collaboration between Hillenbrand, Net Impact and Coca Cola.
Read MoreMore Than 50,000 Registrants Attended NPE2024
This May, the plastics community was brought together to learn and network after a six year hiatuis.
Read MoreLS Mtron’s Outsized NPE2024 Presence Jump-Starts Ambitious North American Market Goals
The Korean maker of injection molding machines featured eight machines in its nearly 14,000-square-foot booth with additional presses at Yushin and Incoe’s booths, as it targets 20% market share.
Read MoreArburg Eyes Assembly Plant in North America
The 101-year-old German company will continue to manufacture machines from its sprawling operation in the Black Forest, but for the first time it will add assembly outside of the country.
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