Get in the Zones: Take Deep Dives Into Key Technology Areas
Visit these specialized areas and meet exhibitors that feature products and services tailored to specialized technology areas.
If you are coming to for something very specific, make sure you check out the six zones situated on the show floor. These are specialized areas that are intended to be complementary to the main exhibit area where you can meet exhibitors that feature products and services tailored to .

At NPE2024, the zones shape up as follows:
: Home to the Beer Garden and education stage, there’s no better place for cold brews and the latest bottle news.
: The NPE Recycling & Sustainability Zone is so vital to the industry that we made two of them — one in each hall. Get inspired to reduce plastic waste by exploring the latest in new end-market solutions, bioplastics, lightweighting, circularity and more. We’re showcasing the entire product life cycle — from pellet to part, and back to pellet — to highlight the importance of recycling and sustainability for a greener plastics economy.
: If you’ve had your eye on a specific raw material and are wondering if it has the characteristics to meet your needs, the Materials Science Zone is for you. Find the research, resources and knowledge you need to make informed decisions on everything from additives to colorants.
: From upgrading medical materials to accelerating automotive safety, witness the future of plastics in the Advanced Manufacturing Zone. Only here can you find the solutions you need from the suppliers, designers, engineers and鈥痵oftware providers at the forefront of plastics materials and manufacturing.
: If you’re searching for lighter materials and ways to increase automation and cut cooling times, look no further than the NPE2024 Moldmaking Zone.鈥疐eaturing companies that are leading the way with efficient, high-quantity鈥痬anufacturing in everything from consumer technology to automotive parts, this zone is a must-stop destination for mold designers, fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers.
: Whether you’re producing food or household items, medical or personal care supplies, the Packaging Zone is where you’ll find everything you need to capture consumer attention and safely deliver your product to buyers. Get your hands on state-of–the-art materials and machinery in automation, printing, extrusion and more while exploring cutting–edge concepts in flexible and rigid packaging.
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