End Markets

Commodity Resins

Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Wire & Cable Jacket Compound

SACO AEI technology targets copper media cables, including CAT 5e & 6 and fiber optics. 

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Medical

Versatile Medical Grade TPEs

Elastocon TPE Technologies says the two grades can be injection molded, extruded or over-molded.  

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sustainability

Get into the Zone: Medical Parts Processing

  The Medical Parts Processing Zone is a new specialized exhibit area at NPE2018, driven by the fast-growing field of medical devices. “There are a lot of single-use medical devices being made from plastic right now,” says NPE2018 Chairman Glenn Anderson. “Think of devices like syringes and inhalers. Given the aging population, medical device manufacturing is expected to rise 3% each year until 2023.”  

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Film Extrusion

Maco PKG Licenses Dow PacXpert Flexible Packaging Technology

Maco is the third North American licensee of the this technology, joining KRW Packaging Machinery and Ring Container.

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Automation

Mold & Robotics Group Acquires Dollins Tool

The maker multi-cavity packaging injection molds joins recent Mold & Robotics Group acquisitions: Müller and CBW Automation.

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NAI Reshores Some Connector Molding

After closing U.S. manufacturing in 2009 following the telecom and broader market collapse, NAI is opening a new production site in Michigan, including injection molding.

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Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices

New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance.

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NPE

High-Speed Packaging & Medical Demos from Netstal

Injection molding technologies for packaging and medical molding are on display, with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 functionality. 

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Packaging

Automation for IML and Stack Molds

Two new automation systems allow customers to quickly change from one product to another. 

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Materials: New PC Stands Up to Disinfectants, Oncology Drugs

Testing apparatus designed to show PC luers can resist cracking while submerged and under force.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing