Thermoforming

Thermoforming

Targeted Heating System for Thin-Wall Thermoforming

Technology enables heat to be targeted at specific film locations to influence the flow behavior of the material so that it conforms to the desired packaging shape.  

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processor's edge

Collaboration Key to Development of Thermoformed EV Charging Stations

Heavy-gauge former Ray Products and custom sheet extruder Sekisui Kydex combine expertise in materials science and processing to commercialize cost-effective charging units.  

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Thermoforming

Company Begins PET Cap Commercial Production

Origin’s CapFormer System 1 passes site acceptance test and begins commercial production of PET closures.

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Sheet Extrusion, Thermoforming Tips for PLA/aPHA Blends

Biopolymers like PLA and PHA are able to meet sustainability goals while also delivering the performance attributes needed in rigid food packaging. Here’s what testing has shown.    

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Amcor, Berry Merge in All-Stock Deal

Move unites two complementary ´óÏó´«Ã½es to create a global leader in consumer packaging.  

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sustainability

ExxonMobil Develops High-Performance, 95% PE Recyclable Thermoformed Packaging

The packaging solution involved a collaboration with equipment suppliers Hosokawa Alpine and Multivac Group.

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Thermoforming

Making Gains in the Drain Game

AWD blends extrusion and thermoforming technologies with plenty of home-brewed equipment and processes to keep water away from where it isn’t supposed to be.  

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Origin Materials Unveils CapFormer for Producing PET Caps

Factory acceptance test completed at commercial scale.

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Thermoforming

A Processor's Perspective: What's Driving Growth in Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming

Key factors for the progress are innovative materials, advanced automation and precision engineering.   

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Thermoforming

Thermoformed Container Keeps Battery Cells Safe

Despite last-minute design changes and other unexpected roadblocks, thermoformer TriEnda works with a key supplier on innovative reusable shipping container.  

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Plastics Size Reduction