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ProAmpac’s Philosophy: Think Big, Act Small
While growing into a major force in flexible packaging—fueled by acquisition and new product development— this fully integrated film processor and converter has held onto the core values of a fast, feisty and customer-hungry smaller outfit.
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System Moves Color Control From Lab to Production Floor
In-line spectrophotometer from Equitech promises to move color management out of the lab and right to the extrusion line to slash waste and improve quality.
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Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo
New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.
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Technology Never Sleeps
Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology team up on a special print-and-digital May supplement that focuses on new products and technology drivers and trends to help keep you ahead of the competition.
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Connected Compounder
Fast-growing Alterra strives for “best-in-class” manufacturing operations driven by a custom-made Industry 4.0 platform.
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Petoskey Plastics Expands to Texas
New $30-million facility will help film extruder meet growing demand.
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Molder Eliminates Line Blowouts with Deflection Elbow
Parker Chomerics eliminated chronic elbow failures since switching to Hammertek conveying elbow more than two-and-a-half years ago.
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SPE Foundation Launches Video Education Program
Intent is to bring easy-to-access plastics educational videos to middle- and high-school students.
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Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
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Accelerating New Product Development with Quick Turn Tools: Raising the Bar of 3D Printed Tool Performance
This demo will showcase Fortify's methods used at their in-house molding center to back up these claims - including competitive benchmarking.
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Teel Plastics Continues in Battle Against Coronavirus
Newly installed Davis-Standard extrusion lines address swab-stick demand.
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