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 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 22, 2023Nanopurification Recycling Technology Boosts Polymer YieldPyrowave process uses microwave energy to precisely break down and purify waste plastics Nanopurification recycling technology, a process developed by Pyrowave Inc. (www.pyrowave.com), of Montreal, was officially rolled out on Sept. 21, at the two-day Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023,… Read more
September 20, 2023SABIC Uses Blockchain Software to Trace Greenhouse Gas Emissions of ProductsPilot project with Circularise monitors carbon emissions throughout value chain SABIC has launched a pilot project with Circularise, a Netherlands-based blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of the latter’s Smart Questioning technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific… 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 18, 2023Solar Panels Seen as Fast-Growing EV Charging OptionReport forecasts 35.5 percent CAGR for installed solar panels that automatically recharge an electric vehicle during driving. Read more
September 18, 2023Novel Process Affordably Turns Waste Plastic Into ‘Green’ HydrogenResearchers at Rice University develop a cost-effective, low-emissions method to harvest green hydrogen and high-value graphene from plastic waste. Read more
September 15, 2023Polyplastics’ New PPS Resin Withstands Thermal Runaway in EVsPolyplastics is the latest supplier to develop a high-heat engineering resin for EVs that protects against the ultra-high heat of thermal runaway in a Li-ion battery. The resin can be used without additional shielding components, reducing weight and EV manufacturing cost and freeing up space. 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 14, 2023Plastics Trade Group Launches ‘Recycling is Real’ Advocacy CampaignThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today launched a nationwide initiative promoting plastic recycling targeting policymakers and brand owners. The effort includes a website called “Recycling is Real” with videos and facts to support their argument. Read more
September 13, 2023AI Use in Packaging Seen Surging to Over $6 Billion by 2033The use of artificial intelligence in the packaging industry is projected to grow 11.2 percent per year to $6.02 billion, nearly triple in value, by 2033. 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