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A Lifetime of Innovation in Plastics Machinery: Wolfgang Meyer
Wolfgang Meyer, a German mechanical engineer and industry leader whose contributions to plastics machinery have shaped the industry. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Meyer’s work in injection molding, blow molding and sustainability has left an enduring legacy.
María Natalia Ortega Leyva
Directora Editorial, Plastics Technology México
Boise State Team Wins Circular Plastics Challenge Focused On PET Recovery
NPE2024: The competition is a collaboration between Hillenbrand, Net Impact and Coca Cola.
Read MoreEngel Reorients Global Business, Adds Production in Mexico
The Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation announced at NPE2024 that it will establish optimized sales, logistics and production structures for its three major regions: Europe, Asia and America.
Read MoreGlobeius Makes NPE Debut With End-Of-Arm-Tooling, Bottle Leak Testing and More
The Miami-based supplier of various plastics technologies also featured a melt-temperature testing system, closed-loop cooling manifolds and its successful mold crane offering.
Read MoreLS Mtron’s Outsized NPE2024 Presence Jump-Starts Ambitious North American Market Goals
The Korean maker of injection molding machines featured eight machines in its nearly 14,000-square-foot booth with additional presses at Yushin and Incoe’s booths, as it targets 20% market share.
Read MoreExtend Your Stay: 8 Ways (Beyond the Theme Parks) to Keep the Fun Going in Orlando Post-NPE!
Why go home? Turn your conference trip into a mini-vacation with our ultimate weekend guide — because the best part of the show might just be after it ends!
Read MoreSee Why NPE2024 Was the Most Anticipated Event of the Year: Photos You Just Can't Miss
Experience the spirit of NPE2024 with our click-through gallery. Highlights include your colleagues dancing at the opening party, Wednesday's charity event, groundbreaking tech reveals and more. (Photo number five is our favorite!).
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That’s a Wrap! NPE2024 Celebrates Triumphant Return, as Industry Leader Bids Farewell
PLASTICS’ Glenn Anderson celebrates a fulfilling career as the plastics industry gathers in force after a six-year hiatus.
Meet the Voices Transforming Plastics: Top Podcasters Converge at NPE2024
All-new Podcast Point gives plastics and manufacturing podcasters a platform for broadcasting from NPE2024.
Read MoreGeorge Victor Sammet Sr.: Pioneer of the Plastics Industry
The remarkable journey of George Victor Sammet Sr., a leader in the early days of the plastics industry, includes groundbreaking inventions and the establishment of key industry organizations such as the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI).
Read MoreLast Chance to Update Your Headshot (And it's Free!)
Don’t forget to stop by West Hall Lobby C between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. TODAY for the last day of NPE’s professional headshot studio.
Read MoreReal-Time Mold Monitoring at NPE2024
Progressive Components’ latest mold monitoring platform, the ProFile v4 asset tracking system, is showing actual mold data being collected and managed.
Read MoreFrom Ocean Plastic Prevention to Advanced Recycling: Highlights from the 2024 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards
The Plastics Industry Association announced winners in four categories, plus a Peoples' Choice Award.
Read MoreHot Show for Cold Jet
Dry ice blasting technology supplier Cold Jet has sold two of its show display machines at NPE2024.
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Jacques Edwin Brandenberger: From Patented Viscose to Cellophane Innovation
NPE2024: Get to know the story of Swiss chemist and textile engineer Jacques Edwin Brandenberger, whose invention of cellophane in 1908 revolutionized the packaging industry. He was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.
Marcela Castro
Editora Asociada
NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say
PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry.
Read MoreEstablished in Size Reduction, Avian Presents Washing Solutions for Recycling
NPE2024: Avian Recycling Technology presents integrated recycling equipment solutions.
Read MorePT, MMT Announce Leadership Changes
Jeff Sloan is named brand manager of PT; Dale Jackman assumes same role for MMT. Tony Deligio to succeed Jim Callari as head of PT’s editorial efforts.
Read MoreDynamic Tool Corp. Wins MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award
Dynamic Tool Corp., a provider of engineered tooling solutions based in Menomonee, Wisconsin, has been awarded MoldMaking Technology’s prestigious 2024 Leadtime Leader Award. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony at the Plastics Technology booth, where owners Steve and Ken Eberle accepted the award on behalf of their team.
Read MoreArthur Eichengrün: Pioneer of Cellulose Acetate Manufacturing Processes
Explore the legacy of Arthur Eichengrün, a trailblazer in 20th-century chemistry and materials science, whose achievements reshaped both medicine and the plastics industry. His groundbreaking contributions led to his induction into the prestigious Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.
Read MoreThe Titanium Man: Arthur P. Haag's Legacy in Plastics Innovation
Learn about Arthur P. Haag, the visionary behind purity titanium catalysts, whose innovations revolutionized plastics manufacturing for decades. He was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Shaping Talent in Plastics: The Legacy of Professor Nick R. Schott
Delve into the career of Dr. Nick R. Schott, a figure in plastics technology, whose pursuit of excellence and commitment to innovation have left a legacy.
Marcela Castro
Editora Asociada
Kick Back at the Beer Garden (and Other Places to Recharge)
Need to recharge after a productive visit to the show floor? Find the perfect spot here.
Read MoreItalian Machine Builders Bandera, Macchi Running Film Lines
Five layer lines running all polyethylene as part of sustainability push.
Read MorePiovanGroup Announces Transition In Leadership In North America
John Erkert ascends to Regional CEO position for North America as industry veteran Kirk Winstead retires.
Read MoreGet Ready to Be Blown Away With New Extrusion Technology
Don't miss out on the ultimate showcase of cutting-edge extrusion technology at NPE. Explore the latest in extrusion technology, live from the show floor.
Read MoreInfrastructure May Prove Big Landing Spot for Recycled Plastics
As the government funds infrastructure improvements, a hot topic at NPE2024 – exploration of the role recycled plastics can play in upcoming projects, particularly road development.
Read MoreInnovator in Polymer Science and Education: Dr. Joseph A. Biesenberger
NPE2024: Dr. Joseph A. Biesenberger, a pioneer in polymer science and education, was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024. From founding the Polymer Processing Institute to seminal works in reactive polymer processing, his impact continues to shape the plastics industry.
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