End Markets
Blow Molding: New Buffer Integrates Bottle & Cap Molding with Filling Operations
SACMI combines PET bottle blowing, filling, capping, labeling in one machine; coordinates speeds of bottle and cap molding for integrated filling lines; and advances digital cap printing.
Read MoreBlow Molding: ‘Individual Mold Control’ for PET Reheat Stretch-Blow Machines
Agr International and KHS are offering independent control of individual PET bottle blowing stations.
Read MoreMaterials: New Nylon & PET Electrical Compounds
New Rynite and Zytel grades for automotive electrical parts and household appliances.
Read MoreMaterials: New ‘Recyclable’ Barrier Polyester for Multi-Layer PET Bottles & Films
Solvay’s new Verian HBP is said to be “recyclable.”
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: T-Shirt Bags
Downgauging is a key trend: the average PE t-shirt bag utilizes 30% less material than a bag made five years ago, due mostly to advances in resin technology.
Read MoreR&D Effort to Boost Efficiency in Thermoformed Packaging
Key is tiny, individually controlled ceramic heaters that allows optimal regulation of film thickness.
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'Engage, Innovate, Evolve': Future-Oriented Culture at Octex Group
Using science, technology, and talent to give high-tech customers unprecedented speed to market.
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: Stretch Film
The six largest processors of stretch film accounted for more than 85% of capacity in 2017—product differentiation is essential for any newer, smaller players to enter the field.
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New Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds
A process was launched to produce custom silicone ear molds using the Form 2 3D printer and Formlabs’ standard clear resin as part of the “year of mass customized earbuds.”
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Long Fiber PP Compounds Drive Innovation in Automotive
Long fiber thermoplastic polypropylene ( LFT PP) is now widely used in automotive front-end carriers, instrument-panel carriers, door panels, consoles, pedals, under-body shields and more.
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