Medical

NPE

NPE2018 Selected to Participate in Commerce Department’s 2018 International Buyer Program

As one of only 21 participating shows next year, NPE2018 will have access to a global network of U.S. Department of Commerce trade professionals in more than 75 countries who will recruit international buyers, representatives and distributors to Orlando.

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Medical

Mack Molding Adds ‘Largest Press in New England’

The 2360-ton Haitian press has a 268-oz shot capacity and the ability to handle 40,000-lb molds.

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Packaging

Third Quarter Finished Strong for Plastics Processing

September’s index hit 54. Processing is up about 9% year-to-date from 2016.

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Automotive

Injection Molding: Hot Runner for Tight Spacing Of Small Parts

Side-gated hot runner called ideal for direct gating of small parts with a compact mold.

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plant tour

Medical Molder Cuts Resin Dust to Boost Quality & Output

As a result, part yields are boosted from only 3% to 60% or more.

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Electronics

August 2017 Index: 56.2

Plastics processors ride manufacturing growth wave.

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Success Through Process Diversity

From heavy-gauge to light, and from the medical industry to the transportation market, Brentwood utilizes its wide range of thermoforming capabilities and expertise to engage customers around the world.

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Packaging

DowDuPont Realigns Portfolio

The new merger makes adjustments within two of its three intended independent companies.

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Electronics

July’s Index: 52.9

Overall industry index is up 12% from last July, though processor numbers dip.

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plant tour

A Culture Built on Innovation in Medical Tubing Extrusion

Microspec was born out of innovation, and 28 years later continues to set the global standard in medical tubing by developing high-precision multi-lumen catheters—among other tubing products—by refusing to believe “it can’t be done.”

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