Call for Papers: Extrusion 2019
By: Jim Callari
Follow these instructions to submit a title and abstract for the world’s preeminent technical program on all things extrusion.
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Reifenhauser Buys Blown-Film Specialist Plamex
By: Jim Callari
Germany-based machine builder specializes in water-cooled and biax lines.
Davis-Standard Beefs Up Lab Capabilities
By: Jim Callari
New extruder, predictive-maintenance control system, added to tech center.
Sigma Plastics Continues Equipment Investment Spree
By: Jim Callari
Film processor closed deals on 13 new lines during NPE2018. Adds four more from W&H, Reifenhauser.
Downstream System ‘Rewrites the Rules’ for Medical Tubing Extrusion
By: Jim Callari
Extrusion downstream expert Bob Bessemer joins Novatec to enter medical tubing market with innovative line of tanks and puller/cutters.
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Best of…Best Practices in Injection Molding
By: Jim Callari
Fifty expert speakers at Plastics Technology’s annual Molding Conference will offer their insights to help you optimize your process.
#processingtips #scientificmolding #bestpractices
Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz
By: Jim Callari
Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.
#sustainability #planttour #bestpractices
New Study Refutes Negative Environmental Impact of Plastics Packaging
By: Jim Callari
Packaging has been the favorite whipping boy of environmentalists. But a new report shows that replacing plastic with other materials would have widespread adverse environmental effects.
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Time to Step Up
By: Jim Callari
Join the “conversation” about the value to society of the plastics industry.
Meet the New Force in Color Concentrate Production
By: Jim Callari
The new Chroma Color Corp. unites the production and technical expertise of four different firms to better serve the needs of a consolidating processor market.
#planttour #technologyinaction #color
Conveyor Upgrade Keeps Currier on Track
By: Jim Callari
Processor’s switch to modular plastic belt conveyors increased efficiency in bottle making by eliminating downtime.
#bestpractices
Gear up For Molding 2019 Conference
By: Jim Callari
Premier technical conference for all things injection molding is slated for Indianapolis in March.