Mineral Additives Supplier and University Partner Expand Uses of Graphite to Thermoplastics
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Germany’s George H. Luh’s recent research developments look promising for broadening the use of expandable graphite to nylons and more.
Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding Increasingly Complementary in Covid-19 Crisis
By: Tony Deligio
The coronavirus crisis has often simultaneously required the speed of additive manufacturing and the scale of injection molding.
Use Automated Fever Scanning to Protect your People and your Business
This new non-contact temperature screening system from MachineSense is quick and easy to use. It provides an added level of health protection for employees and legal protection for the business.
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Deli Bags and Wrap
By: Jim Callari
With an average annual growth rate of 7.9%, PE resin consumption in this market is anticipated to reach 25.2 million lb in this market by 2022.
Project STOP Announces New Advancements to Combat Plastic Pollution
By: Heather Caliendo
Launched in 2017 by Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, Project STOP works with cities to create effective waste management systems that eliminate plastics leakage into the ocean and create circular systems in Southeast Asia.
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Converter Film
By: Jim Callari
Market pegged to grow 5.7% yearly through 2022.
Diversified Plastics and Nonin Medical Meet the Challenge of Rapid Demand for Noni's Oximeters Brought on by Coronovirus
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Demand has sharply risen for Nonin’s Onyx fingertip pulse oximeters as they have the capability to help diagnose and monitor silent hypoxia in COVID-19 patients.
Black Swan Be-Ready Planning
By: Tony Deligio
Even the most nimble manufacturers with the most creative crisis management planning were likely caught flat footed by coronavirus—how can you better prepare for its remaining surprises and future crises?
The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine Spurs Syringe, Vial Production
By: Tony Deligio
As the world eagerly awaits a vaccine to inoculate against Covid-19, molders of syringes and vials are boosting production to meet what will be desperate, crushing need.
Index Climbs Higher Toward ‘Neutral’ Mark
By: Michael Guckes
New orders and production hint at a bottom in the initial disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
#economics
Commodity Resin Prices Rebound
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Resurgence in exports, stronger domestic demand, higher feedstock costs push prices back up for PE, PP, PS, PVC—but not PET.
#polystyrene #pvc #pet
Extrusion: 'Melt-Blown' Fiber: What You Need to Know to Enter the Face Mask Market
By: Jim Frankland
Coronavirus pandemic has made extrusion processors curious about entering the face-mask market. But melt-blown fiber is very different from most other extrusion processes and requires specialized equipment.
#bestpractices
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Bubble Packaging
By: Jim Callari
Continued trend toward e-commerce is driving growth in the market for bubble packaging.
Nova Chemicals Talks Recycled Plastics, Sustainability Strategy
By: Heather Caliendo
In this Q&A, Monika Kleczek, circular economy market development manager, Nova Chemicals Polyethylene Business, talks about the company’s efforts to expand a market for recycled plastics.
#sustainability #economics
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Consumer Trash Bags
By: Jim Callari
Trash bag market dominated by major players. Average annual growth pegged at 3.4% for the next three years though environmental issues loom.
Plastics for Large Touchscreens, LED Light Panels Made with High Transparency & Electrical Conductivity
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
University of Michigan researchers have made plastic conductive and also more transparent for large touchscreens, LED light panels and window-mounted infrared solar cells.