Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

Blow Molding

Uniloy Buys Moldmaker Century Die

Uniloy gains a second moldmaking facility with 70+ years of experience in all types of blow molds.

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Packaging

Compression Blow Forming Now Available for PET Bottles

SACMI CBF has been adapted for PET, as well as HDPE and PP.

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sustainability

Plant-Based Hydraulic Fluids for the Eco-Conscious

If you can’t kick the hydraulic habit, you could try using a more sustainable hydraulic oil.

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Automation

Cobots Gain Versatility in Mounting

Two Motoman cobots come in new versions with a standard ISO mounting flange and Ethernet communications.

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Automation

Larger Soft Gripper for Delicate Parts

Silicone fingers plus a vacuum cavity grip fragile and oddly shaped parts up to 4 in. wide.

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PET

Staying Ahead of the Curve: How a Blow Molder Thrives as a ‘Technology Company’

Aptly named Ring Container Technologies beefs up R&D staff to meet customers’ future needs before the customers even know what they will be.

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TV Ad Sells Anti-Manufacturing Bias?

A new TV ad celebrates women’s opportunities for professional advancement. But does it hint that manufacturing isn’t one of those opportunities?

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Packaging

Stretch-Blow 1000-Liter IBCs from PET

Cypet introduces a one-stage ISBM system to provide a clear alternative to HDPE bulk containers.

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sustainability

Ocean Plastics in My Wallet

O.P. recycling helps pay the bills.

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Packaging

15 Headlines I’d Like to See in ’22

Extrapolating from recent news and trends, I twisted the dial from “Reasonable Possibilities” to “A Bit of Fantasy”

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Automation

What Were the Big Themes in Plastics in 2021?

What stands out in our coverage over the past year? Five main themes are unmistakable, and—spoiler alert!—Recycling was the biggest headliner.

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New Online Training in PET ISBM

Paulson Training Programs adds PET injection stretch-blow molding to its library of online training courses.

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