Articles
The Role Barrel Temperatures Play in Melting
You need to understand the basics of how plastic melts in an extruder to properly set your process and troubleshoot any issues. Hint: it’s not about the barrel temperature settings.
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Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, a collaborative effort led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. We explore insights shared by initiative signatories, assessing the strides made and recognizing challenges faced, toward the construction of sustainable packaging frame.
Read MoreResin Distributor Poised for Recycling and Electrification Trends
NPE2024: Chase Plastics offers a portfolio that includes its own sustainable brand CP Pryme Eco.
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Let's Take a Journey into the World of Molding Thermosets – Part 1
There are many fundamental differences between thermosets and thermoplastics, from the way raw materials are furnished to the molder and the process in which parts are molded.
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Safety, Recycling, and Compounding Trends Bring New Opportunity to 70-Year-Old Company
NPE2024: Vac-U-Max presents pneumatic conveying solutions for powdered materials.
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Dr. Chris Rauwendaal: Creator and Inventor in Plastic Extrusion
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal's impact on plastic extrusion is characterized by innovation and creativity, evident in his contributions to both theory and practical applications. Recognized with induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, his career encompasses a wide range of achievements, from pioneering revolutionary screw designs to authoring the esteemed "Polymer Extrusion" book.
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Processing Making Slow, Steady Progress
Plastics processing activity didn’t make its way into expansion territory in March, but seems headed in that direction.
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Wendy Hoenig: Female Leadership in the Plastics Industry
Wendy Hoenig's induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024 marked a crowning achievement in her illustrious career. Her strategic vision and innovative contributions during her tenure at The Dow Chemical Co. and as a consultant have left an indelible mark on the plastics sector, shaping its trajectory for decades to come. Being the fifth female inductee in the Plastics Hall of Fame, we also talked with her about female leadership in the plastics sector.
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NPE2024 Features Technical Seminars in Spanish
The educational offering of NPE2024 includes a series of conferences in Spanish on advanced plastic processing technologies and the circular economy.
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Connectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility
NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.
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In the Zone: MAPP Pavilion
NPE2024: Network with industry leaders and learn new technology at the MAPP Pavilion.
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NPE2024 Offers Students Career-Advancing Opportunities
NPE2024: the Student Career Development Workshop offers students with career opportunities and advice.
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