Plastics Technology

Established in 1953, Plastics Technology is a B2B media brand that delivers valuable information to the plastics processing industry. They produce a monthly magazine, digital content, research, and host live events. Through print, online platforms, and in-person gatherings, Plastics Technology’s experienced editorial team and knowledgeable contributors create content focused on best practices, innovative product technologies, market insights, and industry updates. Their aim is to assist processors in optimizing their operations and enhancing business efficiency.

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Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Angela Osborne

Source | Burger & Brown EngineeringBurger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch is specially engineered for use in injection molds with 3-mm and 4-mm rest buttons to verify ejector plate return. When tied to the machine control, the Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.
Cooling System Saves Energy Directly In The Mold

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Angela Osborne

Hasco America’s Cooling Tornado is engineered for boosting efficiency and conserving energy directly in the mold during cooling. It works in a variety of applications and can be used both in combination with runners in core cooling systems and directly in the corresponding cooling bores. According to the company, the Cooling Tornado produces a turbulent flow which improves the efficiency of the cooling by up to 20% (depending on the flow l/min).
DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2025 Top Shops Survey

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Dear Plastics Technology Audience Member: Starting on Thursday August 8, 2024, PT will begin “gating” its premium content, asking all new website users to provide some information about themselves — name, title, employer, email address — before they are provided free access to the content. We are doing this because the ways PT’s audience finds and accesses our content is changing.
May 2025: Prices for 4 of the 5 Commodity Resins Flat-to-Down

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Lilli Sherman

Dear Plastics Technology Audience Member: Starting on Thursday August 8, 2024, PT will begin “gating” its premium content, asking all new website users to provide some information about themselves — name, title, employer, email address — before they are provided free access to the content. We are doing this because the ways PT’s audience finds and accesses our content is changing.
Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Matthew Naitove

Precision Concepts International announced in March that it had acquired Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc. (MSA) of Ludlow, Massachusetts. Meredith-Springfield specializes in design and blow molding of PET and HDPE bottles and containers, especially those presenting technical challenges. It was co-founded in 1983 by Mel O’Leary, president and CEO. Precision Concepts says Meredith-Springfield will continue to be led by its existing leadership team.
Uniloy Celebrates 75th Anniversary

2 weeks ago | ptonline.com | Matthew Naitove

Uniloy’s first all-electric injection-blow machine, model UIB 85-E, is an 85-tonner aimed at medical and other “clean” applications. It’s the first of a new three-machine line. Source: Uniloy Inc. Source: UniloyUniloy Inc. has hit three-quarters of a century mark this year.
BASF Ultrason D High Flow PESU Blend for Injection Molding

2 weeks ago | ptonline.com | Matt Stonecash

BASF has developed high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40. The blend based on polyethersulfone (PESU) is optimized to meet special needs for easy injection molding of energy-efficient parts in data and energy transmission, smart electronics and e-mobility.
Husky Expands Facilities and Services in India

2 weeks ago | ptonline.com | Angela Osborne

Husky Technologies’ new Parts Distribution Center inauguration in Chennai, India. Source: HuskyHusky Technologies says it is reinforcing its ongoing 25-year commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations and service enhancements designed to support the country’s growth as a global sustainability provider.
Automated Die, Feedblock System Improves Efficiencies at Cast Film Processor

2 weeks ago | ptonline.com | Jim Callari

One of Poland’s leading film processors has reaped the benefits of production automation by virtue of its recent investment in Reifenhäuser's PAM (precise, autonomous, mechatronic) technology for flat dies and coextrusion adapters. Introduced at K2022, Reifenhäuser says the PAM system enables dies and adapters to be precisely adjusted automatically and mechatronically from the line’s operating panel.
No-Dry Twin Screw Extruder Series Can Handle Multiple Resins

2 weeks ago | ptonline.com | Jim Callari

The MultiRESNtwin-screw extruder from Processing Technologies LLC (PTi) features improvements that have been implemented over time to meet industry demands and processing capabilities. The twin-screw extruder is said to be capable of processing a variety of virgin, postconsumer and postindustrial resins and flake, including PET, PLA, PP, PS, PE and other unique blends, without first having to crystallize, dry or change screws.