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Robot Orders Surged in the First Quarter
First quarter robot orders in North America showed the second-best start to any year on record and the second-best quarter ever for non-automotive orders.
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Pre-Engineered Vs. Custom Vacuum Conveying Systems for Compounding and Extrusion
When it comes to vacuum conveying systems for plastics processing, custom powder handling solutions are not always required. Pre-engineered, turnkey solutions can be a perfect option for powders and bulk solids in a wide range of industries.
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Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo
New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.
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Gardner Unveiling New Trade Show for Plastics Market
Plastics Technology Expo to Launch in Greater Chicago in March 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.
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Rethinking Blow Molding Machines For Maximum Flexibility & Value
Kautex is redesigning its packaging machines with a modular concept to offer blow molders the widest range of choice in drive systems and cost-effectiveness.
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Biopolymer Compounding Done Right
Biodegradable polymers like PHA are set to slowly take over many areas of plastic production, but the material properties mean that special attention must be paid to the screw configuration and ventilation when compounding.
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Virtual Mold Qualifications Become Reality
You might be able to add mold qualifications to the list of things forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how NyproMold responded.
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New PC Helps Molder Cuts Costs for Automotive Lighting Bezels.
Use of SABIC’s super high-flow PC allowed Brazilian molder to lower development costs and produce a thinner automotive front lighting bezel.
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Biopolymer Compounding on a Twin-Screw Extruder: Four Things You Need to Know
Global bioplastic production capacity is expected to increase to 4.8 billion lb by 2024, driven by OEMs and brand owners steadily converting applications to these “green” materials. If you’re looking to supply compounds to meet this demand, here are some key processing considerations you need to know.
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Unimodal HDPE for Blow Molded Bottles Boasts a 'Step Change' in ESCR
ExxonMobil’s new unimodal HDPE is said to represent a big leap in ESCR performance without compromising other properties.
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Heard of Design for Manufacture…How About Design for Maintenance?
Contract manufacturer Canon Virginia (yes, that Canon) used a webinar to introduce what it calls DFM2— Design for Manufacture and Design for Maintenance.
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Plastics Technology’s Most Popular Stories: April 2021
From blow molding and sheet extrusion to 3D printing and recycling, a range of topics and technologies drew reader eyes to Plastics Technology in April.
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