Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

New Mid-Size PET Preform Machine

Nissei ASB will debut at K 2022 a 100-ton vertical rotary press for PET preforms in 18 to 36 cavities.

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Modified Machines to Mold Unusual PET & PP Bottles at K 2022

K 2022 visitors looking for new ideas in stretch-blown containers will be treated to two novel collapsible concepts a the Nissei ASB booth.

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New PET Stretch-Blow System Saves Energy & Downtime, Aids rPET Use

New-generation Contiform PET stretch-blow molding machine from Krones is designed for sustainability throughout.

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The ‘Natural’ History of Plastics is … well, ‘Circular’

‘Renewable’ and ‘biobased’ are the keywords to many developments in plastics today — which takes us back to the very origin of the plastics industry. How’s that for ‘circularity’? (another keyword today)

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Materials Expert Mike Sepe to Speak at SPE Chicago Seminar in September

Day-and-half meeting Sept. 20-21 features a well-known consultant speaking on materials in design, processing and failure analysis; followed by a half-day of talks on additive manufacturing (3D printing).

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Beefed-Up Injection-Blow Machine at K 2022

Jomar’s new 85-S Gen II IBM press has increased clamp tonnage and trigger-bar length, along with precise, efficient digital hydraulics.

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Jomar Enters Extrusion Blow Molding Market

Jomar complements its injection-blow line with exclusive distribution of Automa by Magic extrusion blow machines.

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High-Strength Filament with Carbon Fiber

Stiff, strong, resilient filament pairs well with its low-friction, wear-resistant companion material.

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New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity

Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.

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Fish Waste to Nano-Onions: New Milestone in Recycling ‘Garbage’

No, it’s not a joke, but a new means of producing a high-tech product from a high-volume waste product of food production.

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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting

Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.

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Production Monitoring for Cobots

Datanomix partners with Flexxbotics to provide automated production monitoring of Universal Robots cobots in production cells.

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