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Multicomponent 18 Feb 2018

Chinaplas Debut for Unusual Approach To Injection Molding Thick Lenses

Engel molds thick, complex automotive lens in three layers on two injection molding machines.

Automotive 18 Feb 2018

Automotive Molder Finds More Floorspace with “L”-Mount Robots

Midwest Molding finds room to expand capacity with space-saving robot mounting arrangement.

NPE 16 Feb 2018

Get into the Zone: Processors

The Processors Zone returns for NPE2018 to showcase what’s new and noteworthy this year in the world of plastics processing. “The Processors Zone is the place to go to find applications, processes, and technologies that turn raw materials into plastic parts,” according to Glenn Anderson, NPE2018 Chairman and v.p., Strategic Account Development for Milacron.

Packaging 16 Feb 2018

Amcor Launches First Commercial Container Using Its LiquiForm Technology

First commercial PET container from Amcor’s simultaneous stretch-blowing and filling process.

Engineering Resins 16 Feb 2018

Automotive Composites Get A Boost From New Predictive Engineering Tools

Government-industry-academic consortium develops engineering software to predict mechanical properties of long-fiber thermoplastic composites.

NPE 16 Feb 2018

Milacron Broadens Kortec Co-Injection Offering

Now there’s a way to take advantage of Milacron’s Kortec co-injection technology using your standard injection machine.

NPE 16 Feb 2018

10 Ways 3D Printing Is Advancing Plastics Manufacturing

3D printing expands possibilities for plastic parts, short-run molds and production mold tooling. Here are just 10 of the ways 3D printing is advancing:

Commodity Resins 16 Feb 2018

PE Film Market Snapshot: Consumer Can Liners

Huge market projected to grow by 3.6%/yr through 2020. Environmental issues remain a challenge.

Engineering Resins 15 Feb 2018

LyondellBasell to Acquire A.Schulman

Acquisition to create an industry-leading compounding business.

NPE 15 Feb 2018

Plastics and Legislation: What You Need to Know

From NAFTA to tax reform to LOTO. As NPE2018 approaches, there’s a lot happening on Capitol Hill that plastics processors and suppliers alike should know. Here’s a look at some key issues.

Molded-In Threaded Inserts: The Basics

From thermosets to thermoplastics, molded-in threaded inserts can offer the best overall performance, depending on application requirements. Here’s what plastics processors should consider. (Sponsored Content)