NPE
Productivity and Flexibility in Molding, Extrusion/Compounding, Thermoforming
More quality output in less time, more uptime/less downtime for maintenance and changeovers, and ability to make a wider range of products with a given capital investment—those imperatives are driving innovation at NPE2018.
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The Global Economy: 'Growth Momentum' Poised to Continue
Plastics Industry Association economist Perc Pineda says low energy prices, technology advances, and mechanization/automation are keys to manufacturing growth.
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Robots Are Asked to Do More and to Be Team Players, Too
At NPE, key themes will be cell automation and equipment connectivity. Look for more capable robots and forward thinking about Industry 4.0. The “collaborative” niche is also growing.
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Full Supply-Chain Involvement Needed to Drive Recycling Growth
China, new global regulations, and consumer brands’ demand … the U.S. recycling industry is very much in a period of transition. But the potential is massive.
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'Engage, Innovate, Evolve': Future-Oriented Culture at Octex Group
Using science, technology, and talent to give high-tech customers unprecedented speed to market.
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Injection Molding: ‘Value-Priced’ Servo-Hydraulic Toggle Presses from Taiwan
Asian Plastic Machinery’s new EV2 line is available here from Cincinnati Process Technologies.
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NPE2018 Selected to Participate in Commerce Department’s 2018 International Buyer Program
As one of only 21 participating shows next year, NPE2018 will have access to a global network of U.S. Department of Commerce trade professionals in more than 75 countries who will recruit international buyers, representatives and distributors to Orlando.
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Auxiliaries at NPE: News in Materials Handling, Cooling, Granulating, Welding, Testing, Decorating
Auxiliary equipment takes in a broad range of functions, from materials preparation to post-mold finishing.
Read MoreFrom NPE 2000: Hybrid, All-Electric and More In Injection Molding Machines
These two show-goers found what they needed at NPE. See what solutions the 2000 exhibitors have for your manufacturing problems. The following eight articles (and stories elsewhere in this issue) supplement prior show coverage in our May, June, and July issues. Look for still more NPE news next month.
Read MoreFrom NPE 2000: Injection Molding Preview
The abundance of injection molding news at this year’s show is staggering. There are more and bigger all-electric machines than ever, including first-time introductions by several suppliers. Electric technology is also taking new forms, such as beltless drives and “direct-pressure” clamping without a toggle. Energy-saving electro-hydraulic hybrids are also evolving.
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