Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor
Contact
New PET Stretch-Blow System Saves Energy & Downtime, Aids rPET Use
New-generation Contiform PET stretch-blow molding machine from Krones is designed for sustainability throughout.
Read More
The ‘Natural’ History of Plastics is … well, ‘Circular’
‘Renewable’ and ‘biobased’ are the keywords to many developments in plastics today — which takes us back to the very origin of the plastics industry. How’s that for ‘circularity’? (another keyword today)
Read More
Materials Expert Mike Sepe to Speak at SPE Chicago Seminar in September
Day-and-half meeting Sept. 20-21 features a well-known consultant speaking on materials in design, processing and failure analysis; followed by a half-day of talks on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Read More
Beefed-Up Injection-Blow Machine at K 2022
Jomar’s new 85-S Gen II IBM press has increased clamp tonnage and trigger-bar length, along with precise, efficient digital hydraulics.
Read More
Jomar Enters Extrusion Blow Molding Market
Jomar complements its injection-blow line with exclusive distribution of Automa by Magic extrusion blow machines.
Read More
High-Strength Filament with Carbon Fiber
Stiff, strong, resilient filament pairs well with its low-friction, wear-resistant companion material.
Read More
New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity
Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.
Read More
Fish Waste to Nano-Onions: New Milestone in Recycling ‘Garbage’
No, it’s not a joke, but a new means of producing a high-tech product from a high-volume waste product of food production.
Read More
50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
Read More
Production Monitoring for Cobots
Datanomix partners with Flexxbotics to provide automated production monitoring of Universal Robots cobots in production cells.
Read More
New In-Mold Labels Enhance Recycling of PP Containers
New PP IML labels from MCC Verstraete separate from PP containers during mechanical recycling to preserve the color and transparency of the container resin.
Read More
At K 2022: Improved Automatic Process Control for PET Bottle Blowing
New Process Pilot+ from Agr International offers faster response and flexible goals for keeping PET bottles on spec.
Read More