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Film Extrusion

Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA

A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.

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NPE

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of NPE2024

Planning ahead is the key to success at NPE2024. Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared and get the most out of your time at the show.

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NPE

Explore Orlando's Night Life During NPE2024

Orlando is home to a wide variety of evening entertainment and experiences — check them out while you’re at NPE2024.

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NPE

Get in the Zones: Take Deep Dives Into Key Technology Areas

Visit these specialized areas and meet exhibitors that feature products and services tailored to specialized technology areas.   

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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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Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts,’ Emerging Technologies

Annual SPE event recognizes sustainability as a major theme.

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polyolefins

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #2 Institutional Trash Bags

Editorial director Jim Callari continues his conversation with Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman, on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. Next on the countdown of the largest markets are industrial trash bags.

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Five Ways to Increase Productivity for Injection Molders

Faster setups, automation tools and proper training and support can go a long way.

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Film Extrusion

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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NPE

Places to Eat at NPE2024

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat during your time at NPE2024, check out these restaurants.

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What You Need to Know About Mold Venting

In this three-part collection, Jim Fattori brings to bear his 40+ years of on-the-job experience and provides molders his “from the trenches” perspective on the why, where, and how of venting injection molds. 

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polyolefins

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #3 Consumer Trash Bags

Next on the countdown of the largest markets for polyethylene film extrusion is consumer trash bags. In this segment of our countdown, we discuss this market as a whole, changes in sustainability efforts, and improvements in production.

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