Articles
Unraveling the Science and Myth Associated With Moisture Analysis— Part 1
The first task in moisture measurement is to purchase an instrument that is based on sound fundamentals. Then, before it goes into use, method development must be undertaken for all polymers that are going to be processed in the plant.
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Visit the International Attendee Lounge at NPE2024
If you’re attending NPE2024 from outside of the U.S, be sure to stop by the International Attendee Lounge to connect with other attendees from around the world.
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Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli
We at Plastics Technology have been grateful that John has regularly contributed Injection Molding Know How columns to our publication since 2010. In this collection, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.
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Fastest Growing Market for Polyethylene Film
This week, using the research Mastio & Co. has conducted, we talk about the fastest-growing market in the polyethylene film industry: e-commerce.
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Improve Production Rates Via Screw Design — Barrier vs. General Purpose vs. Melt Uniformity
I’m looking for a few good molders to help trial a new screw design, and share data and results for a future article to prove the benefits of a melt uniformity screw.
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NPE2024 Building and Construction Session Highlights
Learn about industry trends in materials and sustainability with the Building and Construction Industry Sessions at NPE2024.
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In the Zone: Bottles
NPE2024: The Bottle Zone is the place to explore cutting-edge bottle and container technologies.
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Ignite Your Network
FLiP & Sip is back! Experience the hottest gathering for under 40s in the plastics industry. An evening filled with connections, cocktails, and oppportunities.
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Make Every Shot Count: Mold Simulation Maximizes Functional Parts From Printed Tooling
If a printed tool only has a finite number of shots in it, why waste any of them on process development?
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NPE2024 Automotive Session Highlights
Learn about trends and innovations in the automotive industry with the Automotive Industry Sessions at NPE2024.
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Get Color Changes Right In Extrusion Blow Molding
Follow these best practices to minimize loss of time, material and labor during color changes in molding containers from bottles to jerrycans. The authors explore what this means for each step of the process, from raw-material infeed to handling and reprocessing tails and trim.
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Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #1 Stretch Film
What's the largest market for polyethylene film? Over the last few weeks, Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman has shared their research on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week rounds out the top 10 with the largest polyethylene film market: stretch film.
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