May 4, 2026Why Your Feeder Choice Is Quietly Undermining ConsistencySmall errors in additive feeding can create disproportionate effects on formulation accuracy, process stability, and final part quality. Read more
April 20, 2026Real-Time Melt Monitoring in Extrusion and Injection MoldingInline rheology and spectroscopy enable real-time melt monitoring, improving quality control in extrusion and injection molding. Read more
April 17, 2026Conveying PCR: Reducing Fines, Angel Hair, and ScrapPneumatic conveying can support efficient PCR processing, but only when system design and operating conditions protect pellet integrity and maintain stable separation. Read more
March 26, 2026Resin Drying: The Energy Elephant Hiding in Plain SightResin drying is a major energy consumer in plastics processing. Learn how to optimize dew point, airflow, and residence time to reduce costs and improve melt stability. Read more
March 5, 2026At ANTEC: Class A Straight From the Mold with PU OvermoldingBy moving surface formation into the tool, PU overmolding can displace downstream paint operations with a reactive in-mold skin that stabilizes gloss and optical uniformity. Read more
March 2, 2026At ANTEC 2026: High-Performance Polymers for Sealing ApplicationsMove beyond ASTM D395 compression set to stress relaxation and DMA to predict contact stress retention and leakage risk in high-performance seals. Read more
February 26, 2026At ANTEC 2026: Process-Specific Rheology for Advanced Material SelectionMoving beyond Melt Flow Index: select rheological measurements that match the deformation modes of injection molding and film blowing. Read more
February 16, 2026At ANTEC 2026: Why Additive Dispersion Governs Flame Retardancy in GF PPIn high-loading Glass fiber–reinforced polypropylene composites, dispersion, not chemistry, determines flame-retardant performance. Read more
February 13, 2026Managing Extruder Maintenance in the PFAS-Free TransitionWithout PFAS, extrusion systems lose their tolerance for small mechanical flaws. What once ran unnoticed now drives degradation, buildup, and instability. Read more
February 6, 2026Film Extrusion Troubleshooting: Stability, Defects, ControlFilm defects are process signals. Connect die flow, cooling symmetry, and winding stress to improve gauge control and roll quality. Read more