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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Micromolding is Big
Micromolding is a growing force in medical, electronics and micromechanical parts.
Read MoreNPE2018 New Technology Focus: Do It in the Mold
In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.
Read MoreIDEA Award-winners: Plastics Earn Gold
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Design Center honors 2017 winners of the prestigious industrial-design award.
Read MoreTrend Watch: Versatility on Display
At NPE2018, look for injection molding exhibitors to showcase their versatility, including new advancements in add-on injection units, foam injection molding, machine design and more.
Read MoreTrend Watch: What to Look for in Injection Molding
Find improvements in injection mold speed and quality, process control, and decreased machine downtime on display at NPE2018.
Read MoreResponding to Challenges, Opportunities Of ‘Booming’ Plastics Market
Coperion sees a trend toward bigger, higher-output systems in polyolefin production, and flexibility in custom compounders.
Read MoreNPE2018 New Technology Focus: Material Blending, Loading, Dosing
The big push is for more functionality in a smaller footprint.
Read MoreRe|Focus Summit Highlights Dell’s Initiative to Curb Ocean Plastic Waste
During today’s opening keynote of the 2018 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit, Oliver Campbell, director of worldwide procurement & packaging with Dell, will detail how business can be a force for tackling our toughest environmental challenges.
Read MoreMicrosoft Taps MachineSense for Startup ‘Accelerator’ Program
Initiative will invest more than $500 million over the next two years to help these startups with go-to market strategies, technology and community building.
Read MoreWalmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing
Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing.
Read MoreNPE2018 New Technology Focus: 3D Printing Materials & Applications
Materials developments churning for burgeoning additive manufacturing market.
Read MoreNPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials
Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.
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