End Markets

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Bioplastics & PCR Engineered Compounds

New formulations target more demanding applications in automotive, electronics and more.

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Packaging

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: All-Electrics Multiply in Blow Molding

All-electric shuttles and injection-blow machines continue to proliferate.

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Commodity Resins

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Polyolefins for Packaging

Novel polyolefins for packaging are being highlighted by Nova Chemicals, ExxonMobil Chemical, and SABIC.

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Packaging

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Dazzlingly High-Speed Packaging Production

Several machine suppliers are injection molding caps and thin-wall cups in as fast as 2-sec cycles.

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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: LSR in the Spotlight

LSR remains a popular topic, visible at numerous molding demos at the show.

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Construction

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: More Customized TPEs Emerge

From satin-smooth for consumer goods to medical-grade materials, new TPEs are more targeted to customized applications. 

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NPE

Injection-Blow Molding Line Gets a Technology Makeover

Jomar is adding servo-hydraulic drives and Industry 4.0 capabilities to established workhorse machines.

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Ever Seen ‘Orange Peel’ IML? Feel the ‘Peel’ at NPE2018

It’s not a new technology, but it is intriguing, and there will be several examples in production at NPE2018 in Orlando, Fla., this week.

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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Engineering Resins Getting More Customized

Materials firms tailoring resins for specific applications.

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Medical

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Micromolding is Big

Micromolding is a growing force in medical, electronics and micromechanical parts.

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Blending & Dosing