September 28, 2023Electronification of Medical Devices Creates Markets for PlasticsGrowing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision. Read more
September 27, 2023Hennecke Rounds Out New PUR Foam Metering Machine LineTopline MK2 PUR foam metering model is final addition to Hennecke’s Next Generation series of advanced polyurethane foam metering machines. Read more
September 26, 2023Peopoly Launches Magnet-Driven FFF 3D PrinterPeopoly Inc. Ltd. today launched its latest desktop 3D printer, Magneto X, featuring a proprietary MagXY magnetic levitation linear motor system. Read more
September 25, 2023Thermoformable Films to Post 5.7 Percent CAGR to 2031Food packaging, electronics and aerospace will drive much of the global demand for thermoformable films from 2023 to 2031. Report credits demand in food packaging, aerospace and electronics for growth This is a great time to invest in thermoforming, especially… Read more
September 25, 2023Lego drops plan to make its bricks from recycled PET bottlesLego has found it’s not easy being green. The Danish toymaker spent years testing PET resin made from recycled bottles as a potential replacement for ABS in its famous building bricks but has now abandoned the effort. Lego pledged in… Read more
September 20, 2023Coalition of Firms Develop Recyclable, All-PET Bottle and Shrink Sleeve#SleeveConnect project uses CPET shrink sleeves on colorless, recycled PET bottles that can snap together. Read more
September 19, 2023Sidel Unveils High-Speed PET Bottle Blow Molding MachineNew Sidel bottle blow molding machine molds virgin or recycled PET bottles that are up to 10 liters in volume, at a rate of 18,000 bottles per hour. Read more
September 14, 2023DuPont Expands Metal Replacement Options With New Acetal GradeDuPont’s latest Delrin acetal homopolymer resin has 10 percent greater mechanical properties than previous Delrin 100 workhorse version. Read more
September 13, 2023Teknor Apex Slates TPE With 65 Percent Recycled ContentTeknor Apex will introduce a Monprene TPE with 65 percent recycled content. The grade will boost sustainability for end-users in the products they make. Read more
September 12, 2023Hegen to Launch First Recycled-Content Baby Bottle Using Solvay PPSU ResinHegen, a maker of specialty baby bottles, is commercializing the first feeding bottle made with recycled content. The Singapore company is using a grade of PPSU from Solvay that is certified as a circular feedstock. Read more
September 12, 2023Teknor Apex Adds TPVs With High Recycled ContentAutomotive grades meet growing sustainability needs of OEMs and brand owners. Read more
September 11, 2023Brunswick Calls New Veer Brand a Boat/Kayak HybridRotomolded boat designed for new generation of water enthusiasts. Read more