Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Thermoforming

Targeted Heating System for Thin-Wall Thermoforming

Technology enables heat to be targeted at specific film locations to influence the flow behavior of the material so that it conforms to the desired packaging shape.  

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sustainability

How This Custom Compounder Leverages AI to Drive Innovation, Sustainability

Alterra has stepped up its cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology with its own AI platform to further increase its efficiencies.  

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Sheet Extrusion

PTi Names Pasturczak Sales Manager

Pasturczak promoted to new role for sheet extrusion machine builder.  

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Servo-Controlled Coiler for Tubing, Flexible Profiles

The technology is said to ensure maximum accuracy and repeatability for high-quality product winding.   

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Twin-Screw Feeder Offers Precise Batching, Weighing

Compact design is said to be ideal when limited space prohibits multiple individual screw units.

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Multicomponent

Husky Buys Advanced Multishot Technology from MGS

Move expands Husky’s offering of fully integrated, multimaterial solutions, improving manufacturing efficiency and performance.  

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processor's edge

Collaboration Key to Development of Thermoformed EV Charging Stations

Heavy-gauge former Ray Products and custom sheet extruder Sekisui Kydex combine expertise in materials science and processing to commercialize cost-effective charging units.  

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This Tubing Processor Is Used to the 'Hard Stuff'

Kent Elastomer Products has emerged from its beginnings as a supplier of latex dip tubing to a leading manufacturer of high-end tight tolerance tubes for a range of applications.  

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Drying

Service Enables One-Day Auxiliary Commissioning

One-day, on-site equipment setup and training assistance program for all types of Conair auxiliaries.  

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Compounding

Mixer, New Pelletizer Facilitate Rigid PVC Compounding

Farrel Continuous Mixer and newly designed Dry Face Pelletizer combine to eliminate traditional finishing steps to make rigid PVC processing more efficient.  

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Blow Molding

Mucell Extrusion Purchased by Censco

Zotefoams PLC sells Mucell Extrusion Technology brand to engineering services company.

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Compounding

Ross Reducing Prices on Batch High-Shear Mixers

Base prices of Series 100 and Series 500 Production Batch High Shear Mixers reduced by up to 40%.  

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Plastics Size Reduction