Packaging
NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Dazzlingly High-Speed Packaging Production
Several machine suppliers are injection molding caps and thin-wall cups in as fast as 2-sec cycles.
Read MoreInjection-Blow Molding Line Gets a Technology Makeover
Jomar is adding servo-hydraulic drives and Industry 4.0 capabilities to established workhorse machines.
Read MoreEver Seen ‘Orange Peel’ IML? Feel the ‘Peel’ at NPE2018
It’s not a new technology, but it is intriguing, and there will be several examples in production at NPE2018 in Orlando, Fla., this week.
Read MoreNPE2018 New Technology Focus: Do It in the Mold
In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.
Read MoreWalmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing
Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing.
Read MoreNissei ASB Displays Its Arsenal of PET Technologies
From unprecedented productivity of small bottles to production of wide-mouth jars for hot filling and pasteurization, Nissei ASB fields the largest and most varied range of PET stretch-blow technologies at NPE.
Read MoreMaking IML Even More Cost-Competitive
Absolute Robot Inc. shows economical IML automation system for the first time.
Read MoreBarrier PET Containers Highlighted at Husky Booth
Husky’s Multi-Layer Experience Center will be a highlight of its booth.
Read MoreSumitomo’s Theme: Productivity + Flexibility + Reliability
Sumitomo Demag aims to demonstrate a combination of speed, flexibility, proprietary technologies, and automation with six machine cells running at NPE2018.
Read MoreBlow and Fill a Bottle Simultaneously: Learn More at NPE2018
Unique technology for blowing a plastic bottle with the liquid contents instead of air is being highlighted at NPE2018 this week.
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