July 24, 2023Huge, Little-Known U.S. Injection Molder Adding Several PlantsUS Merchants Leveraging Its Relationship With Machine Maker LSMtron to spur growth Read more
July 21, 2023Lightning Fast rPET Process Molds Thinwall Food ContainersEngel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging. Read more
July 20, 2023Regulators Eye Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for PackagingEPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities. Read more
July 20, 2023Thinwall Packaging Conference Cites Problems in Recycling InfrastructureLow collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use. Read more
July 18, 2023Q2 Plastics Economy Is Holding Its Own in Difficult TimesSecond-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector. Read more
July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 17, 2023Penn Color Adds Standard and Custom Color Line, Opens Sites in Asia-PacificColor line combines performance, compatibility, new sites speed product development and supply. Read more
July 14, 2023Flexible Packaging Made from Recycled Ocean PlasticsScientex, a major producer of stretch film and flexible packaging based in Malaysia, worked with resin producer SABIC to develop material for what the partners say is the world’s first flexible food packaging based on advanced recycled ocean-based plastics (OBP), using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP). Read more
July 13, 2023Nano-Multilayer Vehicle Film Cuts EV Power Use and Aids 5G CommunicationsToray controls the thickness of each nanolayer in its Picasus film to boost advanced mobility performance. Read more
July 12, 2023Multi-material 3D Printer Enables Printing of Flexible ElectronicsMulti-wavelength, high-powered lasers are key to printing flexible, stretchable circuits. Read more
July 12, 2023SABIC Compound Targets Antenna Placement in Complex PartsGlass-reinforced PBT/PC grade is formulated to speed laser direct structuring process. Read more
July 11, 2023SPE Conference to Address PFAS Chemicals LandscapeSPE conference to examine impact of PFAS bans, regulation, economic impact and alternatives. Read more