Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

NPE

Blenders Now Come with Brushless Motors

NPE2024: New, more compact units deliver more efficiency, greater feed capacity, and next to no maintenance requirements.  

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economics

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 as we head into NPE2024.

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Software Helps Processors Make Better Business Decisions

NPE2024: Tracker Monitoring and Reporting Software supports ISO reporting and material validation, including PCR usage and equipment status monitoring.  

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economics

Twin-Screw Showcased in Circular Economy Demo

A KraussMaffei twin will upcycle pelletized blood vials, which will then be overmolded on another press to produce bottle openers.   

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Testing

Sensors Measure Moisture in PVB Films, Pellets

NPE2024: Noncontact sensors provide a continuous, reliable reading with zero drift and no maintenance.  

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editorial

Benchmark Your Injection Molding Operation: Participate Now in Top Shops 2024 Program

You have until April 30 to complete an online survey to see how your molding business stacks up against others.  

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editorial

Your One-Stop Shop for All NPE2024 News

From pre-show coverage to post-show coverage — with at the show coverage in between — you can rely on Plastics Technology to keep you informed on all things related to NPE2024.

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Film Extrusion

Bandera to Run 5-Layer Blown Film Line at NPE2024

Italian machine builder bucks trend among blown film suppliers to run production line in Orlando, May 6-10.  

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k show

Breaking the Barrier: An Emerging Force in 9-Layer Film Packaging

Hamilton Plastics taps into its 30-plus years of know-how in high-barrier films by bringing novel, custom-engineered, nine-layer structures resulting from the investment in two new lines.

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editorial

70 Years...Still Going Strong

Plastics Technology is closing in on its 70th anniversary. Here are some of Editorial Director Jim Callari’s observations to commemorate the occasion.

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Medical

Catheter Specialist Finds Sweet Spot Serving Small, Medium-Sized Concerns

Medical-component specialist LightningCath has carved a niche meeting the needs of small to medium-sized entrepreneurs with complex catheter designs … quickly.

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processor's edge

Ingenuity Is Part of This Former’s Name, and in Its DNA

Plastic Ingenuity started in a garage in 1972 and through a commitment to developing best-in-class products stands today as one of the largest custom thermoformers in the world.

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