Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

High-Torque Twin & Novel Feeding System Debut for Compounding

ENTEK takes the wraps off three innovations aimed at increasing productivity.

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So…What’s Ahead in Manufacturing for 2021?

Reshoring...and lots of it, studies show. 

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sustainability

ProAmpac’s Philosophy: Think Big, Act Small

While growing into a major force in flexible packaging—fueled by acquisition and new product development— this fully integrated film processor and converter has held onto the core values of a fast, feisty and customer-hungry smaller outfit.

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industry 4.0

System Moves Color Control From Lab to Production Floor

In-line spectrophotometer from Equitech promises to move color management out of the lab and right to the extrusion line to slash waste and improve quality.

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editorial

Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo

New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.

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editorial

Technology Never Sleeps

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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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser Buys Air-Ring Supplier

Acquires a majority stake in Germany’s Kdesign.  

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industry 4.0

Connected Compounder

Fast-growing Alterra strives for “best-in-class” manufacturing operations driven by a custom-made Industry 4.0 platform.

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Film Extrusion

Petoskey Plastics Expands to Texas

New $30-million facility will help film extruder meet growing demand.  

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Resin Conveying

Molder Eliminates Line Blowouts with Deflection Elbow

Parker Chomerics eliminated chronic elbow failures since switching to Hammertek conveying elbow more than two-and-a-half years ago.

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business

SPE Foundation Launches Video Education Program

Intent is to bring easy-to-access plastics educational videos to middle- and high-school students.

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screws

Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear

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.

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