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Global Talent: Solving the Workforce Crisis in the Plastics Industry

5 months ago

Global talent highly supports the growth of the plastics industry. While manufacturers can quickly install machinery and secure raw materials,…

  • Design
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  • Food Packaging
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Perfectly Imperfect: How Freak Design Captures Gen Z Authenticity

5 months ago

Forward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers.

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Decorating & Coatings
  • Electric Vehicles
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  • Polyolefins
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Plasma Treatments Revolutionize Polypropylene Bumper Paintability

5 months ago

Researchers explored how atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) modifies the surface of bumpers to enhance paint adhesion without the need for…

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Understanding Packaging EPR in the UK

5 months ago

The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards.

  • Cast Film/Sheet
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Metal-Free Laminates Solutions for High Barrier Applications

5 months ago

Metal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality.

  • Circular Economy
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Rethinking Energy Averages in LCA for Injection Molding

5 months ago

Generic life cycle data hides the actual energy impact of injection molding and limits the ability to identify real opportunities…

  • Bioplastics
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  • PET
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Eco-Friendly Pet Products Gain Momentum with Recycled Plastics

5 months ago

Pet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability.

  • Adhesives
  • Bioplastics
  • Circular Economy
  • Decorating & Coatings
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
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Starch-Based Alternatives to Conventional Adhesives

5 months ago

Starch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives.

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Strategies for Cutting Waste in Packaging Manufacturing

5 months ago

As sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials.

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Reducing Computational Costs in Warpage Prediction

5 months ago

Researchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN).