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Commodity Resins

Polyethylene Innovations Abound for Films, Conduit

Highlights of the 2023 SPE Polyolefins Conference include a novel HDPE for oriented films, high-performance recycled LDPE and LLDPE  film resins, and a bimodal HDPE for conduits.

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Postindustrial

New Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants

PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.

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Booth Demos, Learning Opportunities Highlight Second PTXPO

Trade show for North American plastics processing market will feature an ample exhibit area and free educational programs in molding, extrusion and moldmaking.

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Energy Efficiency in Focus at K 2022

As much as cycle time, kWh/kg was an oft-cited metric by injection molding machine suppliers at October’s big show.

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New Technology Enables ‘Smart Drying’ Based on Resin Moisture

The ‘DryerGenie’ marries drying technology and input moisture measurement with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.

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Fast, Easy Six-Axis Robot Integration Created by a Molder for Molders

Custom injection molder Noble Plastics has done its own six-axis robot integration with several brands of injection machines for over 20 years. Now it’s offering a turnkey service with what’s said to be unmatched speed, affordability and ease of implementation.

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Packaging

New Designs for Electric & Hybrid Packaging and Industrial Blow Molding Machines

Introduced at K 2022, Bekum’s 21 models in the new EBLOW 8 Series and  XBLOW designs include all-electric packaging machines from small to large, plus industrial units with a novel two-stage clamp in servohydraulic or hybrid versions.

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Automotive

SPE Automotive Awards Applaud ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies

The 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation awards gave nods to several ‘firsts’ and added alternative vehicle systems category.  

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How Was K 2022 for Blow Molding?

Over a dozen companies emphasized sustainability with use of foam and recycle, lightweighting and energy savings, along with new capabilities in controls, automation and quick changeovers.

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Wisconsin Firms Unite in Battle Against Covid

Teel Plastics opened new plant in record time, partnering with AEC & Aqua Poly Equipment Co. to expand production of swab sticks to fight pandemic.

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