Blow Molding
Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield
Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.
Read MoreMake PET Containers From 20 ml to 5 L on One Machine
Cypet’s new PRO Series of one-stage injection stretch-blow molding (ISBM) machines boasts high flexibility, high output, fast payback.
Read MoreLightweight Bottle Base for 100% rPET Still Products in High-Speed Production
Sidel’s new StarLITE-R Still base design for still products meets the combined challenges of lightweighting, high-speed production and 100% rPET.
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America Names New Executive Leadership
The company has appointed Liam Burns to serve as president and John F. Martich III to serve in the expanded role of chief operating officer.
Read MoreLSR Molding Dosing System Designed for Precision, Efficiency and Compliance
The system offers a variety of features to successfully produce high-quality silicone parts with the most economic use of material, space, working time and energy.
Read MoreMicrowelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes
PCS Company is highlighting a range of new products, including a microwelder, date stamps and mold base storage helpers.
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A Processor's Guide to Making World-Class Multilumen Tubing
Process innovation is pushing catheter design to the limit. Here are Lubrizol’s tricks of the trade.
Read MoreNew System Utilizes EMF Technology to Measure Sheet Thickness, Temperature
An altogether different approach to in-line measurement is said to provide direct thickness measurement, is impervious to material density changes, installs quickly and does so without radiation.
Read MoreUse a Process Assessment to Determine the Benefits of Screw-Design Modification
This type of analysis analysis will provide the converter with a clear picture of whether changes to the screw could provide economic gains through increased rate, yield, and quality.
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5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.
WATCH NOWPTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
WATCH NOWPTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Foaming technologies have long offered molders a way to reduce part weight, but a new approach demonstrated by Engel and Moxietec takes it further.
WATCH NOWPTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. In this video, Editorial Director Jim Callari breaks down how AI is changing the game in plastics manufacturing.
WATCH NOWPTXPO On Display: Absolute Haitian
Get a preview of technology you’ll see live on the Plastics Technology Expo show floor March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois.
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Page 1 of 30ICYMI: March Roundup
Still catching up post-PTXPO? Whether you attended the show or not, there were bound to be some must-read articles that may have slipped past you. Catch up on what you missed.
Watch5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.
WatchA Purge Solution for the Blow Molding and Compounding Industries
New commercial purge compounds for new industries from Chem-Trend.
WatchPTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
WatchPTXPO Recap: Lightweighting with Foaming Technologies
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Foaming technologies have long offered molders a way to reduce part weight, but a new approach demonstrated by Engel and Moxietec takes it further.
WatchPTXPO Recap: Smarter Resin Drying & Conveying Automation
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. In this video, Editorial Director Jim Callari breaks down how AI is changing the game in plastics manufacturing.
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