June 2006 Issue
June 2006
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
What to See at NPE 2006: Extrusion
The new factor in extrusion machinery at this NPE is the influx of Asian suppliers.
Read MorePolyolefin Prices Flare Up Again
In the first four months of the year, commodity resin prices took a breather from their relentless uphill march.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Injection Molding
Energy-saving all-electric machines will continue to be a big draw at NPE, where new designs or upgraded models will be found in virtually every press maker’s booth.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Heating and Cooling
Most of the news at the show is in fluid-circulating mold-temperature-control systems.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Decorating, Printing and Finishing
While there is plenty of news at NPE this year in pad, screen, dry-offset, flexo, and inkjet printing, as well as laser marking, hot stamping, heat-transfer decorating, and some less familiar technologies—the real star of the show is summed up in two words: “in-mold.” Responding to excitement in automotive, appliance, and electronics industries, at least 19 companies are showing materials or equipment for in-mold film-insert decorating or labeling (IMD, IML) for injection molding and thermoforming.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Control and Monitoring
Web-based or wireless monitoring, combined temperature and pressure sensing, cost-saving modularity, and better ways to display and report process and production data are some of the advances in control and monitoring that will be presented at this year’s NPE.One development that could have the broadest implications is Watlow’s new EZ-Zone ST modular “integrated architecture” for temperature control loops.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Thermosets and Composites
There is only a small contingent of NPE exhibitors in the thermosets and composites segment, but they will discuss several new advances, particularly in materials.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Blow Molding
Show-goers will see a range of new blow molding equipment that offers higher speeds, more cavitation, and faster changeovers.
Read MoreYour Business in Brief - June 2006
ExxonMobil Ends Mytex Joint VentureExxonMobil Chemical Co. , Houston, and Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. terminated their Mytex Polymers joint venture on June 1.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Materials and Parts Handling
Dryers, feeders, blenders, loaders, metal detectors, level sensors, mechanical and pneumatic conveyors, silos, bins, pumps, filters, valves, box fillers, bag dumpers, and materials-handling control systems constitute one of the biggest categories of products on display at NPE.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Polyurethanes and RIM
Despite the small number of polyurethane and RIM exhibitors, you will find some interesting new materials and equipment technology.One highlight will be a novel aliphatic PUR cast elastomer technology said to enable production of highly transparent parts with unique property profiles.
Read MoreNew Way to Rotomold Foam/Solid PE Parts
A captive plastics processor is willing to license its new technology for rotomolding polyethylene parts with foam and solid layers.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Recycling and Scrap Reclaim
Recycling and reclamation are once again hot technologies—this time because of high resin prices.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Welding, Bonding and Assembly
Systems integration and compact size will be central themes of welding exhibits at NPE, where a wide range of new products will be displayed.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Chemicals and Additives
Compounders, molders, and extruders will be treated to a wide range of new additives at NPE 2006.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: CAD/CAM and CAE
The newest generation of 3D simulation software takes aim at screw designs as well as hot-runner, mold, and part design.
Read MoreThey’re All Coming to NPE
Once upon a time, NPE stood for National Plastics Exposition—but not any more.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Thermoforming
Like many other NPE exhibitors, thermoforming equipment suppliers are taking less machinery to this year’s Chicago event.
Read MoreHelping Multi-Shot Molding Taxi for Takeoff
Multi-component molding remains a niche market in North America, yet one with explosive growth potential.
Read MoreFirst Foamed LSR Molding Uses Direct Gas Injection
Updated horizontal and vertical presses and robots were some of the attractions at the annual conference and technical exhibition of Arburg GmbH in Lossburg, Germany.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006: Compounding and Mixing
Throughput capacities are going up for compounding equipment of all types.
Read MoreNew Materials and Methods for Optical Discs
The so-called “format war” has finally hit the streets.
Read MoreWhat to See at NPE 2006:Testing and QC
There’s never been a better time to outfit your lab or QC inspectors with testing and measuring instruments.
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