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Display Features Integration of Machining and Automation
Makino demonstrates graphite machining, EDM and automation in a combination of machine center and production cell at NPE2018.
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ExxonMobil Explores PP Production Expansion Along U.S. Gulf Coast
New PP project investment decision likely to be made later this year with startup as early as 2021.
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Seven Key Factors to Consider When Vacuum Conveying Powders
Pneumatic conveying is an efficient way to move plastic materials, but not all systems are created equal. Discover how powders pose their own set of challenges and how to handle them.
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Get into the Zone: International Pavilions
Eighteen international pavilions spread out around the show floors bring plastics manufacturing professionals together from around the globe for NPE2018.
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PE Market Snapshot: Agricultural Film
Ag film growth over the next five years projected at 6.5%.
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Hot-Runner System Has Screw-In Nozzle for Leak Protection
Hasco’s H4016/ hot-runner system has a screw-in nozzle that ensures leak-free operation.
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Linux Software Enables Advanced Functions on Hot-Runner Controllers
SISE designed the MV3 hot-runner temperature controllers with five platforms and three power card options.
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Better Molding By Design (and Experiment)
Pairing Design of Experiments (DOE) tenets with the principles of Scientific Molding can point towards a more stable injection process.
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Get into the Zone: Material Science
The Material Science Zone is “innovation alley” for attendees at NPE2018, showcasing material science innovations in durability, cost-efficiency and more.
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U.S. Military Researchers Use Recycled PET For 3D Printing Parts
Researchers said the driving force for this work is to enhance warfare capability and readiness by enabling repairs while deployed and to reduce dependence of the logistical supply chain.
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Don't Miss The Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit
The 2018 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit (Tuesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 10) is co-located with the expanded Re|focus Zone. New this year: The Sustainability Lounge.
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Machinery Gets Smart
NPE2018 will be awash in Industry 4.0, but beyond the show-floor hype, what does replacing dumb equipment with smart equipment mean?
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