Articles

Multicomponent 30 May 2012

First Commercial Use of ‘Dolphin’ Molding Process

italian molder deploys multi-component, hard/soft molding technology developed by Engel.

Engineering Resins 30 May 2012

Flurry of Industry Activity Aims to Bridge Nylon 12 Shortage

Global shortage of nylon 12 is expected to last through the remainder of this year.

Additives 30 May 2012

Additives at NPE: Many Routes To ‘Greener’ Plastics

Just as eco-friendliness was a major theme in materials news at the big show in April, so it was with additives.

NPE 30 May 2012

Auxiliaries at NPE: News in Materials Handling, Cooling, Granulating, Welding, Testing, Decorating

Auxiliary equipment takes in a broad range of functions, from materials preparation to post-mold finishing.

LIM & LSR Molding 30 May 2012

NPE: New Machines Exhibit Sophisticated Molding Demos

More speed, more power, more precision, and more automated functions accomplished in and out of the mold. That’s exactly what injection machinery suppliers were offering at NPE2012.

Single-Screw Compounding 30 May 2012

Extrusion & Compounding at NPE: Advances Push Efficiency Envelope

Blown film towers may have been scarce, but there was no shortage of new technology aimed at helping to make extrusion processors more profitable.

Commodity Resins 29 May 2012

Price Relief Continues in Commodity Resins

Further price erosion is projected for at least this month, particularly in the case of polyolefins and polystyrene.

Thermoforming 29 May 2012

Thermoforming at NPE: Machines Raise Performance Bar

Exhibitors at this year’s show introduced an assortment of new machines and upgraded models with designs incorporating the latest in mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic technologies.

Sheet Extrusion 29 May 2012

Solving 10 Common Challenges In Extruding Thin-Gauge Sheet

Thin-gauge sheet production presents some unique challenges to the extrusion operator, including the following set of 10 commonly encountered considerations