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Molding Solutions for Flexibility and Monitoring

NPE2024: Ewikon highlighting new hot runner nozzle and Smart Control system.

Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine

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Tomra GAINnext Uses Deep Learning Technology to Purify PET Streams for Recycling

NPE2024: AI sorting add on for the company’s Autosort systems aids in removing elusive plastic contaminants.

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Upgrade to Accelerated Artificial and Natural Weathering Testing

NPE 2024: Atlas’ S³T system is designed for the company’s Weather-Ometer Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments

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Plasmatreat's Technology is Transforming Manufacturing with Innovation and Sustainability

NPE2024: Advancements and forward-thinking initiatives in plastics manufacturing will be highlighted.

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Dryer, Blender for 'Real Time' Regrind Usage

NPE2024: Dri-Air Industries, Maguire Products, join forces on the former’s second generation of on demand drying/blending systems for the circular economy.

Packaging

PET Cap and Closure Manufacturing System Launches

NPE2024: Origin Materials and partner Packsys Global say the high-throughput system opens the door to monomaterial bottles, promoting recycling and easing end of life for the package.

Additives

Struktol Showcasing a Range of Specialty Additives

NPE2024: Focus is on additives for plastics including PVC and WPC industries.

New Micro Twin Screw Feeder NPE2024 - W8183

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Elastomers

General Polymers Thermoplastics to Further Expand Distribution Business

NPE2024: Following the company’s recent partnership buyout, new North American geographic territories are in its sight.

Lilli Manolis Sherman
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine

Recycled Materials

Teknor Apex Presents Daily Hourly Sessions on Broad Range of Materials for Sustainability and Electrification

NPE 2024: Teknor Apex discusses its recyclable thermoplastic elastomers and much more between Tuesday and Thursday

Medical

LyondellBasell Showcasing End-Use Applications in 5 Key Markets

NPE2024: LYB is highlighting applications in circularity, mobility and transportation, food and medical, consumer goods/lifestyle, and infrastructure/building and construction.

Testing

Measure Viscosity Precisely, Repeatably

NPE2024: The PVS viscometer from LAUDA Scientific is billed as the routine instrument for aggressive solvents in polymer chemistry.

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U.S. Debut for Slimmed Down Electric Machine

NPE2024: Arburg’s debut of the 310-ton Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric extends the tonnage range of the electric series and marks the first global press premiere outside of Germany.

Commodity Resins

Heartland Polymers, North America’s Newest PP, Producer Makes NPE Debut

NPE2024: The only Canadian-based PP producer operates its inland complex just east of Edmonton, Alberta.

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Gneuss Extrusion, Filtration and Measurement Technology for Recycling Applications

NPE2024: Gneuss will highlight Omni recycling systems including filtration and measurement solutions.

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Absolute Robot Grips New Role as Custom Automation Integrator

NPE2024: ARI exhibit positions robot supplier as integrator of more complex custom downstream automation systems.

Matthew Naitove
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology

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Bekum Showcases New Capabilities in Electric Shuttles And Large Industrial Machines

NPE2024: Bekum is launching both new U.S.-built electric shuttles and a new line of high-tech large machines with automation, and also is featuring sustainability through energy savings and trilayer coextrusion with PCR.

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Simulation Software Offers More Insights into Coextrusion, Layer Incapsulation

NPE2024: Compuplast to also debut simulation tools for blow molding and thermoforming.

Recycled Materials

Asahi Kasei Showing Engineered Plastics Including Recycled PP and Nylon, 3D Printing Filaments, and Asaclean Plus Purging Concentrate

NPE2024: Xyron and Thermylene engineered resins include recycled versions and new 3D printing filaments highlighted, as well as Asaclean Plus purging concentrate.

Drying

‘Smart,’ Moisture-Based Drying Technology Enhanced

NPE2024: Novatec relaunches DryerGenie with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.

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Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, a collaborative effort led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. We explore insights shared by initiative signatories, assessing the strides made and recognizing challenges faced, toward the construction of sustainable packaging frame.

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