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Modular Conveyor Boosts Productivity and Profits for Toothbrush Manufacturer
Automation in plastics processing can involve sophisticated, high-tech manufacturing cells specialized for a particular application (see NPE feature this month ). Or it can involve much simpler, off-the-shelf solutions that offer the user flexibility to configure—and reconfigure—an automation system according to the job and plant layout.
Read MoreScrew Speed vs. Recovery Time
Many times the screw speed is not setup to operate at its most effective operation.
Read MoreProcessors' Pulse: Steady and Strong
Every couple of months we survey our readers to get their feelings on business conditions and the like.
Read MorePolyethylene Prices are at the bottom
A combination of price decrease as well as feed stock increases, have compressed producer margins.
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Free Smartphone App Calculates IV for PET Blends
WEB EXCLUSIVE: PET Packaging specialist Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) has launched a free app that calculates the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of blends of virgin and recycled PET.
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Injection Molded, Long-Glass Thermoplastic Concrete Forms
WEB EXCLUSIVE: An unusual application for long-glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic is injection molded concrete forms measuring up to 3.7 x 2 ft.
Read MoreLanxess to Produce First Bio-Based EPDM
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The world’s first partially bio-based EPDM rubber is expected to be produced by Lanxess AG of Germany (parent of Lanxess Corp., Pittsburgh) by the end of this year.
Read MoreProper Shut-down and Start-up Methods
You might have your own approach, but by following these procedures you'll likely get the best results.
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‘Lean’ Versus Quality Management: They Don’t Have to Conflict
A 'Lean Compliance' system allows an organization to focus its lean initiatives in a way that also improves its quality management system.
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Get Smarter About Melt Filtration
As quality specifications become tighter and the need to use more recycled materials becomes more prominent, more and more extrusion processors are examining their options in melt-filtration technology. Here's some help in evaluating your options.
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On Site: Where Art, Science, And Customer Focus Meet
Business strategy at Danafilms involves a mix of art and science in blending resins, designing layer structures, and operating flexibility for both short and long runs.
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