Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Multiscrew

Compounding: More Digital Solutions Come to Compounding

New GUI, ‘smart machine’ features, user friendly app highlight Coperion’s display at K 2019.

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Multiscrew

Compounding: Revamped Line of Compounding Twins

Third-generation iMAXX twins are easier to clean and maintain, and are more energy efficient to boot.

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South Korean Machine Builder Licenses Novel Foam Processing Technology

New technology takes aim at foaming semi-crystalline polymers such as PLA, PET and PP.

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Film Extrusion

Packaging Converter Launches Film-Extrusion Business

Polymer Film & Bag Inc. will start with three-layer capacity of more than 20 million lb/yr, with additional expansion plans already firmed up.

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dies

Extrusion: High-Output Stretch Film Line

New ‘hands-free’ die control is said to permit fast and easy product changes.

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Packaging

Thermoforming: Next-Generation Cup Former

Front-to-back enhancements come with no increase in machine footprint.

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Multiscrew

Compounding: Quick-Color-Change Lab Twin

Throughout the exhibit, KraussMaffei ran nine different liquid colors, changing at the push of a button, to demonstrate time- and process-saving technology.

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Film Extrusion

Extrusion: Flexible Coex Line for Barrier, Non-Barrier Structures

System can run a range of seven-layer productss, from high-barrier to all-polyolefin.

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monitoring

Extrusion: Modular Control System for Blown Film

System can be installed on new line or on a retrofit basis to improve quality and cut resin costs.

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Film Extrusion

Of Bans, Taxes ... and Good Publicity

It’s time for processors to be more involved in telling their story to the public.

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Packaging

Thermoformer Sees Business Bump From New Machine Installation

Addition of fast-cycling form/cut/stack unit leads to new 大象传媒 over $1 million.

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New Report Details Aging of Manufacturing Workforce

Study from Manufacturing Institute also reveals best practices by companies that are meeting the challenge head on.

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