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In the Zone: Bottles

The Bottle Zone is the place to explore cutting-edge bottle and container technologies.

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NPE

Networking at NPE2024: Take a Sip, Join FLiP

Open to professionals under 40, FLiP and Sip is a free event that includes two drink tickets, appetizers and more.  

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NPE

Use AI, Machine Learning to Take Variability Out of Manufacturing

Variability has always created insurmountable challenges for manufacturers. However, in the last decade, impact has been more painful due to a lack of experienced workforce. By leveraging technological advancements, particularly in AI, manufacturers can gain a transformative competitive advantage in both cost reduction and workforce development.

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Tooling

Make Every Shot Count: Mold Simulation Maximizes Functional Parts From Printed Tooling

If a printed tool only has a finite number of shots in it, why waste any of them on process development?

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NPE

NPE2024 Automotive Session Highlights

Learn about trends and innovations in the automotive industry with the Automotive Industry Sessions at NPE2024.

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Packaging

Get Color Changes Right In Extrusion Blow Molding

Follow these best practices to minimize loss of time, material and labor during color changes in molding containers from bottles to jerrycans. The authors explore what this means for each step of the process, from raw-material infeed to handling and reprocessing tails and trim.

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Kick Back at the Beer Garden

Visit the Beer Garden during NPE2024 and take a break.

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polyolefins

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #1 Stretch Film

What's the largest market for polyethylene film? Over the last few weeks, Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman has shared their research on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week rounds out the top 10 with the largest polyethylene film market: stretch film. 

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Film Extrusion

Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA

A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.

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NPE

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of NPE2024

Planning ahead is the key to success at NPE2024. Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared and get the most out of your time at the show.

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NPE

Explore Orlando's Night Life During NPE2024

Orlando is home to a wide variety of evening entertainment and experiences — check them out while you’re at NPE2024.

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Get in the Zones: Take Deep Dives Into Key Technology Areas

Visit these specialized areas and meet exhibitors that feature products and services tailored to specialized technology areas.   

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