Thermoforming Heat-Resistant PLA Trays

A technique for crystallizing polylactide (PLA) biopolymer trays to make them more heat resistant was disclosed in a recent patent application by NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, Minn.
New Product Announcements Published: 4/1/2009

PET Sheet Contains Up to 25% PCR

New rigid PET fillm and sheet from Invista Polymer and Resins, Wichita, Kan., contains up to 25% post-consumer recycled content and boasts color, clarity, and processability equivalent to 100% virgin APET for thermoformed food packaging.
New Product Announcements Published: 3/1/2009

First 3D Induction Welding For Sheets and Composites

Kuka Systems in Germany has developed an induction welding head and accompanying software that allow a 6-axis robot to bond hollow 3D thermoformed shells.
New Product Announcements Published: 3/1/2009

Biodegradable Sheet For Food Packaging

Reynolds Packaging KAMA, the sheet extrusion division of Reynolds Food Packaging, Hazleton, Pa., will produce thermoformable sheet made of Cereplast Inc.’s starch-based biodegradable resins.
New Product Announcements Published: 2/1/2009

New Copolyester In Sheet for Signs

Plaskolite Inc., Columbus, Ohio, is now offering thermoformable sheet of Eastman Chemical’s new proprietary Tritan copolyester for signage.
New Product Announcements Published: 2/1/2009

Thermochromic Film Shows When Food Is Hot

Klockner Pentaplast GmbH in Germany, a global producer of thin sheet for thermoformed packaging, is introducing an unusual “intelligent” rigid film for trays.
New Product Announcements Published: 2/1/2009

New Forming Method Is ‘Sheetless’

A novel thermoforming process developed by LRM Industrial LLC, Rockledge, Fla., a joint venture of Nova Chemicals and Envirokare Tech Inc., makes large parts in one step without roll stock or cut sheet.
New Product Announcements Published: 1/1/2009

All-Servo Inline Former Boasts Faster Cycles

A new servo-driven inline former from Modern Machinery of Beaverton Inc., Beaverton, Mich., reportedly delivers high repeatability and 50% faster cycles than pneumatic/hydraulic units.
New Product Announcements Published: 12/1/2008

Decorative PC Sheet For Aircraft Interiors

Decorative laminated polycarbonate sheet for aircraft interiors is new from Boltaron Performance Products LLC, Newcomerstown, Ohio.
New Product Announcements Published: 12/1/2008

New PC Sheet Offers Better Light Diffusion

A new thermoformable PC sheet from Altuglas International, Philadelphia, reportedly offers exceptional light diffusion and weathering performance in signage.
New Product Announcements Published: 10/1/2008