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Prices of PP, PET Drop; PE, PS and PVC to Follow

Going into fourth quarter, prices of the five commodity resins were heading downward, barring supply interruptions.

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sustainability

Fighting Dust and Noise in Regrind Operations

Mayhew Basque Plastics implemented lower speed granulators to deal with challenging materials.

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Annual Benchmarking Survey of Injection Molders Released

Plastics Technology Top Shops Benchmarking Survey provided both unanimous responses and divided results, but pervasive throughout is the sense of an industry still grappling with the aftermath of 2020’s global pandemic.

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Automation

Injection Molder Amplifies Automation for Optimized Production

AIM Processing has parlayed small part molding expertise and aggressive automation, even for short run production, into a highly successful custom molding business.

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Recycling

Sirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions

Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.

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sustainability

Building a Future With Sustainable Compounds

With roots in recycling, Star Plastics produces engineering thermoplastic compounds to meet performance and environmental goals.

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Precision Processing Requires Precision Equipment

Moretto offers plastics processors and micromolders for a broad suite of auxiliary solutions targeted specifically for precision processing.

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Open Automation Enables Flexibility in Chemical Recycling

Software-defined equipment control systems can be duplicated, transferred and scaled with ease.

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Custom Molder Pivots When States Squelch Thriving Single-Use Bottle Business

Currier Plastics had a major stake in small hotel amenity bottles until state legislators banned them. Here’s how Currier adapted to that challenge.

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Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies

Extrusion simulations can be useful in anticipating issues and running “what-if” scenarios to size extruders and design dies for extrusion projects. It should be used at early stages of any project to avoid trial and error and remaking tooling.  

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Extrusion

Why Are There No 'Universal' Screws for All Polymers?

There’s a simple answer: Because all plastics are not the same. 

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Tooling

Three Key Decisions for an Optimal Ejection System

When determining the best ejection option for a tool, molders must consider the ejector’s surface area, location and style.

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best practices

Ensuring Repeatability: The Key to Effective Injection Molding Automation

One of automation’s key promises is repeatability: the same movement to the same location, time and time again. But to achieve that, all elements involved — robot, machine, EOAT, mold — must be in and stay in alignment.

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Automation

What to Look for in High-Speed Automation for Pipette Production

Automation is a must-have for molders of pipettes. Make sure your supplier provides assurances of throughput and output, manpower utilization, floor space consumption and payback period.    

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Testing

How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics

The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.

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Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) Opens Registration

The third iteration of the event takes place March 18-20 in Rosemont, Illinois, providing three days of exhibits, technical education and professional networking.

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Automation

Danish End-of-Arm-Tool (EOAT) Supplier Adds North American Distribution

Globeius is now distributing Roborex EOAT parts for the North American plastics industry, with online purchasing available.

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Yizumi Opens Expanded Facility in Ohio

The Chinese supplier of processing machinery, including injection molding machines, unveiled a new expansion that nearly doubles its total footprint in Iberia to 44,000 square feet.

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Blow Molding

Radial Wall-Thickness Control System Comes to the Americas

W. Müller USA now offers Feuerherm PWDS system for extrusion blow molding in North and Sourth America.

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Automotive

Nylon Particle Foam for Range of Automotive Applications

BASF’s Ultramid Expand is distinguished by its high temperature and chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical strength.

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Biopolymers

Farrel Pomini, Lummus Team on Pyrolysis Technology

Mixer’s novel capabilities are said to be the key to success of partnership developing pyrolysis technology.

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Packaging

High-Performance Resealable Lidding BOPET Film

Terphane’s Resealphane is the company’s latest innovation within its Selaphane product line.

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sustainability

Researchers Find Foaming Bioplastics Reduce Environmental Persistence

Seawater testing shows rapid degradation for potential polystyrene substitute.

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