Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

dies

Novel Line Produces 27-Microlayer Blown Film

Italian machine builder unveils blown film system that relies on feedblocks—far more common in flat-die processing—to yield thin yet strong film.

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editorial

What’s Ahead for Manufacturing in 2021?

Reshoring...and lots of it, studies show.

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Film Extrusion

New Screen Changer Lets Film Processor Ramp Up Scrap Usage

Retrofitting RSFgenius melt filter enables the German PE film processor Oldenburg to reprocess—rather than resell—production waste.

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High-Torque Twin & Novel Feeding System Debut for Compounding

ENTEK takes the wraps off three innovations aimed at increasing productivity.

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So…What’s Ahead in Manufacturing for 2021?

Reshoring...and lots of it, studies show. 

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sustainability

ProAmpac’s Philosophy: Think Big, Act Small

While growing into a major force in flexible packaging—fueled by acquisition and new product development— this fully integrated film processor and converter has held onto the core values of a fast, feisty and customer-hungry smaller outfit.

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monitoring

System Moves Color Control From Lab to Production Floor

In-line spectrophotometer from Equitech promises to move color management out of the lab and right to the extrusion line to slash waste and improve quality.

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editorial

Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo

New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.

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editorial

Technology Never Sleeps

Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology team up on a special print-and-digital May supplement that focuses on new products and technology drivers and trends to help keep you ahead of the competition.

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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser Buys Air-Ring Supplier

Acquires a majority stake in Germany’s Kdesign.  

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industry 4.0

Connected Compounder

Fast-growing Alterra strives for “best-in-class” manufacturing operations driven by a custom-made Industry 4.0 platform.

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Petoskey Plastics Expands to Texas

New $30-million facility will help film extruder meet growing demand.  

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