End Markets

Blow Molding: New Machines Take on Challenging Shapes

From very small to very large, from hotel amenity bottles to automotive jounce bumpers, new and upgraded machines tackle difficult jobs while improving productivity, quality, and energy efficiency.

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best practices

Precision Molding Without a QC Department?

At Prism Plastics, quality is baked into every step of the process. The result: 1 billion parts per year with a defect rate less than 1 ppm.

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Tiny Stretch-Blow Machine Makes Unusual Bottles

Two-stage machine makes PET bottles with off-center necks and more.

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Construction

Smart Manufacturing Needs Smart People

According to one CEO who runs a smart factory himself, the whole concept must begin with people, not machines.

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polyolefins

Interesting Finalists of 2016 SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Take a look at these “runner-up” finalists in exterior, interior and chassis/hardware categories.

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Construction

Hexpol TPE Starts Up North American Production

The company's latest global expansion capabilities installed at its RheTech Colors facility in Ohio.

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Six More Winners of 2016 SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Take a look at top-rated innovations in chassis/hardware, powertrain, process/assembly, safety, environmental, and aftermarket categories.

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Elastomers

SPE Auto Innovation Awards Winners Span Nine Categories

The 2016 interior category winner was also the grand award winner.

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Film Extrusion

Alpine Piled on the Layers At K 2016

A record for film blowing at a show: 11 layers.

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Packaging

Is rPET OK for Hot-Fill Bottles?

Up to 50% recycle does not affect necessary properties, study finds.

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