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Reversing Logistics for Plastic Film Recycling
Learn how Mainetti built a circular supply chain for clear film packaging.
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Looking to Run PCR on a Single Screw? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
Just drop it in and mix it up? Sorry, there’s a lot more to it than that. Here is some of what you need to consider.
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Latest Data on Bottled Water Shows Continued Strong Growth
Bottled water’s volume surpassed soft drinks for the first time in 2016 and has done so every year since.
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Recycling Terminology Can Be a Minefield, So We Should Tread Lightly
Loose propagation of terms like “recyclable” and “compostable” has already brought down government regulations on labeling. The plastics and packaging industries should take that to heart with other recycle-related language. Like “monomaterial” for example.
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Know Your Options in Injection Machine Nozzles
Improvements in nozzle design in recent years overcome some of the limitations of previous filter, mixing, and shut-off nozzles.
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Plastic Bank Marks 10 Years and 88,000 Tons of Plastic Waste Reclaimed
Company sets up local exchange centers to divert plastic waste otherwise likely to end up in the ocean.
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Time to Swap Out Those General-Purpose Injection Nozzle Tips
Still the standard in the industry, GP nozzle tips can cause a myriad of problems for molders. There are alternatives out there that should be examined.
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How to Configure Your Twin-Screw Extruder -- Part 2
Follow these tips to configure your twin-screw elements to promote feeding and solids conveying.
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Drones and Injection Molding Ready for Takeoff
Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are approaching an inflection point where their production volumes — and functionality — will increasingly point to injection molding.
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The Future of Automation in Injection Molding
Are you automating enough? At #PTXPO23 we spoke with leaders in automation and injection molding about the current state of automation and what’s in store for the future.
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Bozzelli’s Guide To Specifying a Dryer
Here's a list of 17 things to do when looking for new drying equipment.
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All-PP Packaging is More than Likely to Make its Mark in the Monomaterial Trend
Borealis and partners have developed a new PP monomaterial food pouch with high barrier and compatibility for mechanical recycling of PP.
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