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System to recycle waste into 3D-printed filament to use in space
Tethers’ Positrusion recycler will turn plastic waste on the International Space Station (ISS) into high-quality 3D-printed filament.
Read MoreTech-Plas to purchase eight Toshiba machines
Tech-Plas will begin using the all-electric ECSX machines later this year to custom mold small parts for the electronics, medical, pharmaceutical and furniture industries.
Read MoreMission Point Energy talks the benefit of cogeneration systems for processors
For a customer in northern Mexico, Mission Point will install six modular systems that will generate 720 kW of electricity to produce 1,200 tons of chilled water capacity for use in its injection molding and assembly processes.
Read MoreAPS Compounding to increase production capacity by 30%
Obtaining additional partners is enabling APS Compounding to integrate new technologies.
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Meet YuMi: ABB’s new collaborative dual-arm robot
YuMi can reportedly collaborate, side-by-side, with humans in a normal manufacturing environment.
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NPE2015 was the largest show in NPE history
NPE2015 sets records for space, number of exhibitors and companies in attendance.
Read MoreCanada's recycling of plastic packaging increased by 9%
About 80% of the plastic material reported was reclaimed in Canada or the U.S.
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Slideshow: The sights of NPE2015
Relive NPE2015 through photos taken by the Plastics Technology staff.
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Dow Chemical to supply the artificial turf at Rio 2016
Dow is working with Polytan STI, a manufacturer and supplier for outdoor and indoor sports surfaces, on the artificial turf for the hockey players at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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Sabic expands its focus in additive manufacturing technology
Sabic is expanding the company鈥檚 application development focus in additive manufacturing technology.
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ADG Solutions showcases new self-cleaning screen changers
At NPE2015, ADG Solutions is featuring its Fimic APR 500, which is a continuous, self-cleaning screen changer that has new control programming, as well as a 6鈥 Davis-Standard ram stuffer. Also featured at the booth are separation and washing systems from Tecnofer, shredders from Weima America and densification systems from Promeco SpA.
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