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Light Manufacturing offers rotomolding factory in a box, with no utilities needed.
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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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Mayhew Basque Plastics implemented lower speed granulators to deal with challenging materials.
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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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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.
Read MoreSirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions
Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.
Read MoreBuilding 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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Delivering Increased Benefits to Greenhouse Films
Baystar's Borstar technology is helping customers deliver better, more reliable production methods to greenhouse agriculture.
Read MoreOpen Automation Enables Flexibility in Chemical Recycling
Software-defined equipment control systems can be duplicated, transferred and scaled with ease.
Read MoreCustom 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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A Systematic Approach to Process Development
The path to a no-baby-sitting injection molding process is paved with data and can be found by following certain steps.
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What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings
There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.
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Part 2 Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies
Simulation can determine whether a die has regions of low shear rate and shear stress on the metal surface where the polymer would ultimately degrade, and can help processors design dies better suited for their projects.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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High-Performance Resealable Lidding BOPET Film
Terphane’s Resealphane is the company’s latest innovation within its Selaphane product line.
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Researchers Find Foaming Bioplastics Reduce Environmental Persistence
Seawater testing shows rapid degradation for potential polystyrene substitute.
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