Technology Never Sleeps
By: Jim Callari
Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology team up on a special print-and-digital May supplement that focuses on new products and technology drivers and trends to help keep you ahead of the competition.
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Connected Compounder
By: Jim Callari
Fast-growing Alterra strives for “best-in-class” manufacturing operations driven by a custom-made Industry 4.0 platform.
#industry4-0
Molder Eliminates Line Blowouts with Deflection Elbow
By: Jim Callari
Parker Chomerics eliminated chronic elbow failures since switching to Hammertek conveying elbow more than two-and-a-half years ago.
#processorsedge #technologyinaction
Meet Me in Chicago
By: Jim Callari
In Rosemont, to be more specific. Join us September 21-23 for a first-of-its-kind, in-person event that brings under one roof our annual Molding and Extrusion 2021 Conferences, together with our Amerimold tradeshow.
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Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
By: Jim Callari
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
#closeupontechnology #screws #industry4-0
Hanser Planning Digital Trade Show Focused on Sustainability
By: Jim Callari
Scheduled for April, the D-Expo Circular Economy will allow plastics professionals worldwide to connect with a focus on sustainability, recycling, eco-design, life-cycle, and more.
Injection Molders: Benchmark Yourselves Against Your Peers
By: Jim Callari
How do you measure up against the elite in injection molding? Find out by taking part in our annual Top Shops survey.
#editorial #topshops
Profile Processor Combines People & Technology to Fuel Growth
By: Jim Callari
Custom Profile started almost 30 years ago with one employee and one extruder, and has evolved into an international processing business with three plants serving a variety of markets. And plans are in the works to expand further.
Will You Be Ready for the Next Disruption?
By: Jim Callari
Lessons learned from ongoing coronavirus pandemic should help business navigate through the next disruption.
#sustainability #business #editorial
20 Good Things to Come out of 2020—Part 2
By: Jim Callari
Business durability, online learning, value-added compounding, PPE reshoring and new barrier sheet tech/player—five more positive stories to come out of 2020.
New Die-Cleaning System Boosts Efficiency for Film Processor
By: Jim Callari
IPG’s investment in Schwing’s cleaning system impacts processor’s bottom line by getting dirty film dies back in production quickly.
#dies #processorsedge
Gearing Up for the Old Normal
By: Jim Callari
With 2020 in a rear-view mirror, likely adorned with a face mask, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s in store.
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