End Markets
Simplicity Conquers Complexity in Automotive Molding Cells
Six-axis robots are often recommended for complex automation cells, but here’s an example of how cost-effective, three-axis linear robots can be up to the task.
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Existing Homeowners Driving Appliance Market
Construction of new homes is limited, but current homeowners are driving demand for appliances.
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Nylon 66: Pricing & Supply Issues Spur Processors to Consider Alternatives
While the nylon 66 tightness may not prove long-lasting, resin suppliers, compounders, and distributors have mobilized to offer processors an array of ‘replacement’ materials.
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Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz
Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.
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New Study Refutes Negative Environmental Impact of Plastics Packaging
Packaging has been the favorite whipping boy of environmentalists. But a new report shows that replacing plastic with other materials would have widespread adverse environmental effects.
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Molder Makes Coffee Pods From Compostable Resin
Fourmark developed the expertise to mold plant-based resin into the main component of the capsules.
Read MoreLoop Industries to Supply 100% Recycled PET to Coca-Cola Bottlers
New agreement enables authorized Coca-Cola Bottlers to enter into supply agreements to secure 100% sustainable Loop branded PET plastic resin.
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Davis-Standard Buys Thermoforming Machine Builder TSL
Can now offer sheet processors in food packaging turnkey package that includes extrusion and thermoforming machinery.
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Borealis Collaborates on Revolutionary Heat Recovery Technology
Partnering with Belgium's Qpinch, Borealis will be the first polyolefins producer to scale up the latter's technology for reducing carbon emissions while improving energy efficiency.
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Kafrit Industries Acquires Polyfil
Acquisition expands Israeli company’s global reach into the U.S. market.
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