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Blade2Circ project to facilitate sustainable next-gen wind blade designs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Coordinated by the Aitiip Technology Centre, the EU-funded project will design components to facilitate improved recyclabilty, exploring the performance of bio-based material options and novel degradation processes.

A Lifetime of Innovation in Plastics Machinery: Wolfgang Meyer

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Wolfgang Meyer, a German mechanical engineer and industry leader whose contributions to plastics machinery have shaped the industry. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Meyer’s work in injection molding, blow molding and sustainability has left an enduring legacy.

Shaping Talent in Plastics: The Legacy of Professor Nick R. Schott

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology

Delve into the career of Dr. Nick R. Schott, a figure in plastics technology, whose pursuit of excellence and commitment to innovation have left a legacy.

Jacques Edwin Brandenberger: From Patented Viscose to Cellophane Innovation

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Get to know the story of Swiss chemist and textile engineer Jacques Edwin Brandenberger, whose invention of cellophane in 1908 revolutionized the packaging industry. He was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.

That’s a Wrap! NPE2024 Celebrates Triumphant Return, as Industry Leader Bids Farewell

| Plastics Technology

PLASTICS’ Glenn Anderson celebrates a fulfilling career as the plastics industry gathers in force after a six-year hiatus.

Extend Your Stay: 8 Ways (Beyond the Theme Parks) to Keep the Fun Going in Orlando Post-NPE!

| Plastics Technology

Why go home? Turn your conference trip into a mini-vacation with our ultimate weekend guide — because the best part of the show might just be after it ends!

Read the Friday Issue

| Plastics Technology

Flip through the digital edition of today’s Official NPE2024 Show Daily.

See Why NPE2024 Was the Most Anticipated Event of the Year: Photos You Just Can't Miss

| Plastics Technology

Experience the spirit of NPE2024 with our click-through gallery. Highlights include your colleagues dancing at the opening party, Wednesday's charity event, groundbreaking tech reveals and more. (Photo number five is our favorite!).

Strong Bottle: ganador del desafío de plásticos circulares en NPE 2024

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Strong Bottle resultó ganador del Circular Plastics Challenge 2024, organizado por Hillenbrand, Net Impact y The Coca-Cola Company. La propuesta ganadora consiste en un nuevo diseño de botella de agua desechable que evita su aplastamiento durante el proceso de reciclaje.

AMGTA Releases Preliminary Research Results on Sustainability of Powder and Wire Additive Manufacturing Feedstock

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The study evaluated three key metal AM feedstock processing approaches — gas atomization, mechanical milling (specifically ball milling) and wire drawing — to determine specific energy requirements for producing feedstock materials.

Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures.

Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

Farsoon FS721M CAMS Large Format Metal 3D Printer Offers Continuous Manufacturing Capability

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The system features Farsoon’s continuous additive manufacturing solution (CAMS) multilaser platform, which includes eight lasers to enable true additive manufacturing series production with increased automation workflow.

Novatec: apuesta por la ‘inteligencia’ en secado y transporte de resinas

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology México

Con innovaciones presentadas durante NPE2024, Novatec reescribe las reglas para el secado y transporte de materiales, mediante tecnologías que rompen lo convencional y resuelven problemas para hacer que los procesadores de plásticos sean más eficientes y rentables.