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Blown film production boost with new die head from W&H

Comptoir National du Plastique (CNP) in Tunisia increases production of its blown film line by 20% with a retrofit from W&H

Сase studies

Improving tolerances by 30% and achieving faster startups with EDI® Automatic Die from Nordson

Nordson's Autoflex™ VI-RE die yields more uniform film, enhancing the printing and heat shrinking processes used for labels in packaging

New Issue

25.02.2025

Extrusion International USA 1-2025

Companies

A Schulman ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing GmbH AceRetech Achema ACI Plastics ACROPLASTIC adapa Addex Addivant ADG Solutions Adopen Plastic and Industrial Construction Inc Co Advanced Barrier Extrusions Advanced Blending Solutions Advanced Drainage Systems Advanced Polymer Tubing Advansix AFColor Agilyx Agiplast Agr International AGRU AIM3D AIMPLAS AKROPLASTIC Alba Group Albis Aliaxis Alliance to End Plastic Waste Alpek AlphaMAC Alpla Amaplast Amcor AmerCareRoyal Americhem Ampacet AmSty Amut Amvic Anchor Packaging Anton Paar APFE APK AG Arburg Arkema ARLANXEO Arlin Mfg Artec Asahi Beverages Asahi Kasei

Unveiling the Lab of the Future

ABB Robotics was showcasing potential of robots in laboratory applications at the world’s leading lab automation fair in San Diego

News 27.02.2025

A dynamic mechanical analyzer revolutionized

The New NETZSCH DMA 503 Eplexor® enables the dynamic mechanical (or static) characterization of a wide range of materials

News 27.02.2025

Lab Vee Cone Blender has intensifier bar, air brake

New Munson's one cubic foot (28 liter) capacity model VB-1-SSIS for laboratory and pilot applications has a swing radius of 21.5 in. (.55 m)

News 27.02.2025

Tungsten-filled compounds for 3D printing

LATI3Dlab and 3DKG revolutionize radiological shielding with sustainable and high-performance solution to replace lead

News 27.02.2025

Additional functions with no compromises on user experience

New measurement software for DAQ systems: KiStudio Lab is now more user friendly and versatile

News 27.02.2025

Emerson extends service coverage to North America

The network of 18 locally accessible, Emerson-certified, strategic partners will service select measurement devices

News 27.02.2025

Anton Paar opened new building in Kuala Lumpur

The central element is the modern Regional Technical Center with a 400 m² laboratory showroom

News 27.02.2025

CapWatcher Compact: Big on quality and Small in footprint

The new INTRAVIS’ model combines a sorting, feeding and inspection unit for the quality control of plastic closures in a single, compact solution

Articles

From Foil to Foam

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks

Articles

AI boom drives demand for high-quality data cables

SIKORA offers the best measuring technology for this new trend

News 25.02.2025

Evertis to invest $100 million in a new film production plant in the US

The new facility in Columbia, SC is scheduled to be operational in Q2 2026, with its first commercial sales to customers anticipated later that year.

News 25.02.2025

Resynergi Secures $18 Million to Accelerate Plastic Recycling Innovation

Investment to support Resynergi's growth as the first modular pyrolysis technology to turn plastic waste into a reusable resource

News 25.02.2025

Berry Unveils Stretch Film with 30% PCR

Bontite is a range of technically advanced blown stretch films offering exceptional holding force

Сase studies

Starlinger recoSTAR 215 HC iV+ for Indian Recycler

The recoSTAR PET 215 HC iV+, installed by Alpha Ecoplast Pvt. Ltd.in their new facility near the city of Kosamba, Gujarat, has an output of up to 2,700 kg of bottle-grade pellets per hour

Articles

From Foil to Foam

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks

News 23.02.2025

Introducing CEM extruders for special applications

AIM3D develops universal pellet extruder for third-party suppliers

News 23.02.2025

Pritzker acquires a majority stake in Americhem

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

News 23.02.2025

Avient Launches Thermoplastic Composite Panels with Integrated Flame Retardance

The company will ighlight its portfolio of advanced composite technologies at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show

Case studies

Сase studies

Minimize Energy and Raw Material Costs in PO Pipe Production

With an energy-efficient complete system setup consisting of solEX NG, helix die and green line downstream equipment from battenfeld-cincinnati, around EUR 85,000 in energy costs can be saved per year

Сase studies

A mobile sorting platform for the quality of the regrind

The PRE-SORT sorting platform from Sesotec gives almaak GmbH full control over the quality of the input material and makes it less dependent on external suppliers

Videos

Powerfil - Erema Laserfilter

With POWERFIL you can count on high-performance filters that can best master challenging filtration tasks

Videos

Why Brabender extruder liners are openable

Simon Hill (Area Sales Manager Western Europe) shows the advantages of the clamshell design of Brabender's twin-screw extruders