Hot Show for Cold Jet

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Dry ice blasting technology supplier Cold Jet has sold two of its show display machines at NPE2024. 

Reciclaje de materiales desafiantes: Erema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En NPE2024, Erema es noticia con la presentación del sistema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil. Se trata de un sistema de doble filtración que permite reciclar materiales complejos y con altos niveles de contaminación y humedad.

NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry.
#economics

Prices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.

Established in Size Reduction, Avian Presents Washing Solutions for Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Avian Recycling Technology presents integrated recycling equipment solutions.

An Unexpected, But Cool, Triple-Brand Alliance

Derek Korn | Production Machining

I never envisioned Gardner Business Media brands Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology would cover the same manufacturer in the same month no less. But it happened for our May 2024 issues.

Desayuno de mujeres en los plásticos fue éxito total en NPE 2024

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Con más de 600 asistentes, NPE celebró el primer desayuno para mujeres en la industria del plástico. La conferencia magistral de Kerrie Greenfelder, directora de Ingeniería de la División de Agua de Burns & McDonnell, dejó una nota alta entre la comunidad femenina del sector.

NIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.

Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient. 

Cryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.

Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.

Zoom-Enabled Optical 3D Scanner Made Flexible for Inspecting Complex Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Hexagon delivers the SmartScan VR800 structured light scanner, providing the flexibility for 3D part inspection via a software-adjustable variable resolution functionality.

Mejzlik Propellers is the main propeller supplier for Dufour Aero2

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber fixed-pitch propeller blades are customized for the drone’s lift and cruise requirements, adds to the aircraft’s already extensive composites use.

PT, MMT Announce Leadership Changes

| Plastics Technology

Jeff Sloan is named brand manager of PT; Dale Jackman assumes same role for MMT. Tony Deligio to succeed Jim Callari as head of PT’s editorial efforts.  

Dynamic Tool Corp. Wins MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award

Christina Fuges | Plastics Technology

Dynamic Tool Corp., a provider of engineered tooling solutions based in Menomonee, Wisconsin, has been awarded MoldMaking Technology’s prestigious 2024 Leadtime Leader Award. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony at the Plastics Technology booth, where owners Steve and Ken Eberle accepted the award on behalf of their team.

Kick Back at the Beer Garden (and Other Places to Recharge)

| Plastics Technology

Need to recharge after a productive visit to the show floor? Find the perfect spot here.

The Titanium Man: Arthur P. Haag's Legacy in Plastics Innovation

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology

Learn about Arthur P. Haag, the visionary behind purity titanium catalysts, whose innovations revolutionized plastics manufacturing for decades. He was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.

Arthur Eichengrün: Pioneer of Cellulose Acetate Manufacturing Processes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology

Explore the legacy of Arthur Eichengrün, a trailblazer in 20th-century chemistry and materials science, whose achievements reshaped both medicine and the plastics industry. His groundbreaking contributions led to his induction into the prestigious Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.

Read the Wednesday Issue

| Plastics Technology

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

EN and the Rise of the Electric Vehicle

| Products Finishing

Implications and Applications for Electroless Nickel

Italian Machine Builders Bandera, Macchi Running Film Lines

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Five layer lines running all polyethylene as part of sustainability push.  

Moldmaking Activity Has Contracted in a Desirable Direction

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

April’s moldmaking index contracted again but continued to inch toward a reading of 50 — the hurdle to cross before entering expansion.