• Bioplastics
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  • Flexible Packaging
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  • Industry
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PLA: Sustainable Future?

1 year ago

Marked by an urgent need for sustainable solutions, the quest for environmentally friendly materials has never been more critical. Enter…

  • Composites
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Nylons
  • Polycarbonate
  • Resins
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Sustainability

Electric Outboard Motor Brings Zero-emission Propulsion to Water Sports

1 year ago

French startup Motion Concept Group has developed a zero-emission electric outboard motor can propel small boats, dinghies, surfboards, standup paddle…

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Blow Molding
  • Circular Economy
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Extrusion
  • Foaming Agents
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Medical
  • Packaging
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyolefins
  • Resins
  • Silicones
  • Sustainability
  • Thermoplastics

Anticipating Change: The Move to Siloxane-Free PPAs

1 year ago

Siloxanes, a group of silicon-based compounds known for their versatility and resilience, are integral to enhancing the performance of plastics.…

  • Adhesives
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Business
  • Cast Film/Sheet
  • Circular Economy
  • Compounding
  • Design
  • Education & Training
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Extrusion
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Hybrid Manufacturing
  • Industry
  • Industry 4.0
  • Injection Molding
  • Medical
  • Packaging
  • Polyolefins
  • Recyclate
  • Recycling
  • Resins
  • Sustainability
  • Thermoplastics

32nd IKV Colloquium, The Five Cutting-Edge Topics

1 year ago

IKV has consistently pushed the boundaries of knowledge, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and driven progress in the dynamic field of plastics.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business
  • Circular Economy
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Industry 4.0
  • Packaging
  • Process
  • Recycling
  • Regulation
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

Recycling 5.0: Bridging Technology and Incentives

1 year ago

The concept of reward recycling has gained traction as a transformative approach to encouraging sustainable practices among consumers. By incentivizing…

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Bioplastics
  • Circular Economy
  • Film
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Regulation
  • Sustainability

Bio-Based Plasticizers: a Sustainable Approach to Enhance PLA Performance

1 year ago

Polylactic Acid (PLA) has gained popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based thermoplastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and…

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Compounding
  • Design
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Polyolefins
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Toys

The Impact of Pigments on Plastic Dimensional Stability

1 year ago

Dimensional stability from injected parts can be affected by several factors like cycle conditions, polymer crystallinity, and the masterbatch’s colorant…

  • Building & Construction
  • Design
  • Durables
  • Equipment
  • Industry
  • Industry 4.0
  • Polyolefins
  • Rotational Molding
  • Sports & Recreation

Next-Gen Rotomolding: Robotics Enhancing Innovation

1 year ago

Robotic rotational molding is an advanced technology that enables the development of unique geometries, tight tolerances to achieve part-to-part repeatability,…

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Design
  • Materials
  • Software
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

Leveraging AI to Speed Product Design Simulations

1 year ago

Altair Engineering is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technology to speed product design simulations.

  • Circular Economy
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • PET
  • Polyolefins
  • Recycling
  • Regulation
  • Resins
  • Sustainability

The Urgent Push for Recycling System Improvements in the US

1 year ago

In the face of escalating environmental concerns, the efficacy of recycling systems has never been more critical. The Recycling Partnership…