PET Processing

New Event Serves Injection Molding Industry in Mexico

Plastics Technology México will launch a new two-day conference and exhibit this September in Querétaro focused on injection molding.

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Materials

Sidel’s Lightweight Bottle Design; An Example of Resin Savings

The current upward trajectory of PET prices makes such designs more attractive.

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Multicomponent

11th Hour Extension to Proposed Lockout/Tagout Rule Changes

Deadline extended from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2017 as stakeholders weigh the potential impact on injection machine maintenance and mold changes.

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Modular Drying Hopper Is Expandable And Convertible to a Crystallizer

Unlike typical welded construction, bolt-on sections provide flexibility and easier transport and installation.

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industry 4.0

Milacron’s Industry 4.0 Initiative on Display at K 2016

Transforming the mold from a "dumb" component to an active element of the Smart Cell in the Smart Factory.

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monitoring

Milacron to Show Wide Range of New Technologies at K 2016 Milacron

New developments in injection and blow molding, extrusion, hot runners, and tooling will be featured.

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Postconsumer

APR: Plastic Cans With Metal Lids Contaminate Recycling

Recycling association says new container design can lead to significant issues in the plastics recycling stream.

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Automation

INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation

Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.

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Thermoforming

Milan Plast Was Good With Plans To Be Even Better

Big international turnout at the triennial international fair for the plastics and rubber industry, Milan Plast: check out the Plastics Technology slideshow.

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Blow Molding

News Highlights from NPE2015

Here’s a first look at new technology in materials, auxiliaries, and all types of processes.

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