NPE2018 New Technology Focus: LSR in the Spotlight
LSR remains a popular topic, visible at numerous molding demos at the show.

Thermoplastic Composites at NPE2018: Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and equipment at NPE2018 developed specifically for the fabrication of thermoplastic composites.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Do It in the Mold
In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.

The Octex Group Introduces “Launchpad” For Faster Product Launches
A tightly integrated group with custom molding, toolmaking, and metrology operations works together to compress the tool-qualification and product-launch cycle.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Healthy Interest in Medical
Medical molding is a big presence at NPE.

Plastics Hall of Fame: 10 Inspiring Stories
Last evening, at the Linda W. Chapin Theatre, the Plastics Academy inducted 10 new members into the Plastics Hall of Fame. Meet these outstanding individuals with remarkable stories. Each one teaches a lesson of hard work and creative thinking.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: The ‘4.0’ Revolution
Injection and blow molding and robot suppliers are making Industry 4.0 the most prevalent theme of the show.

Karlheinz Bourdon: At the Core of Machinery Technology
Dr. Karlheinz Bourdon entered into the Plastics Hall of Fame on Sunday. He has a prominent career in the plastics machinery industry, where he has contributed with cutting-edge developments in injection molding.

Servo-Driven Valve-Gate System Increases Flexibility of Flow Control
HRSflow features Flexflow and Flexflow One at NPE2018. The company also has its technology featured in several exhibitor booths.

Technology Combines Processes for Strong, Lightweight Components
Krauss Maffei's FiberForm technology in an injection molding macine enables the production of fiber-reinforced plastic components.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Multicomponent Injection and Blow Molding Demos
Multicolor and multimaterial molding includes composites, LSR, and even barrier preforms and bottles at this show.

Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends.

Rapid Heat/Cool Molding with Induction Heating Achieves ‘High Definition’ Mold-Surface Replication
At least three exhibits will show the benefits of rapid heat/cool molding with Roctool’s induction heating.

NPE Is U.S. Debut for Campetella Robotic Center
A major Italian supplier of linear and SCARA robots specializes in IML.

KraussMaffei’s Integrated Molding Cells Focus on Five Technologies
High-speed machines, LSR, composites overmolding, Industry 4.0 and more showcased.

Video: Workforce Development Panel at Molding 2018
A panel discussion during Molding 2018 centered on ways the plastics industry can collaborate and coordinate on bringing talented new people into its workforce.

Automotive Composites With a Soft Touch
Auto interior component marries continuous-fiber composite with hard/soft overmolding.