• Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Circular Economy
  • Design
  • Foam Processing
  • Foaming Agents
  • Hybrid Manufacturing
  • Industry
  • Medical
  • Polyurethane
  • Recyclate
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability

Lignin Polyurethanes: Byproduct to Solution

2 years ago

Lignin, a significant byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, accounts for approximately 75 million tons of waste annually. This…

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Blow Molding
  • Food Packaging
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Polyethylene
  • Resins
  • Sustainability

The Holistic Approach to Requalifying a Resin

2 years ago

ExxonMobil is using Techmer PM's TechSperse dispersion technology to help HDPE blow molders reduce the let-down ratio of the colorant,…

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Circular Economy
  • Durables
  • Foam Processing
  • Foaming Agents
  • Hybrid Manufacturing
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Medical
  • Polyurethane
  • Recyclate
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

Polyurethane (PU) Recycling: Growing Challenge and Innovation

2 years ago

The rapid increase in industrial and domestic waste makes polyurethane (PU) recycling a critical topic of study. Innovative recycling strategies…

  • Cast Film/Sheet
  • Circular Economy
  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • EMI Shielding
  • Energy Generation
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Hydrogels
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Process
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

MXene Hydrogels: A Plastics Industry Breakthrough

2 years ago

MXene hydrogels are emerging as innovative materials with promising applications across various industries, including conductive plastic materials and packaging.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Business
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Industry 4.0
  • Materials
  • Medical
  • Packaging
  • Polyolefins
  • Process
  • Resins
  • Software
  • Thermoforming
  • Thermoplastics
  • Trending

Automation Trends in Thermoforming Processes

2 years ago

Embracing sustainability and advanced technology, thermoforming evolves to deliver innovative, automated and eco-friendly solutions in plastic manufacturing.

  • Bioplastics
  • Blow Molding
  • Business
  • Cast Film/Sheet
  • Circular Economy
  • Design
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • People
  • Polyolefins
  • Recyclate
  • Recycling
  • Strategy
  • Sustainability
  • Thermoforming

Upcycling Coffee Grounds: A Packaging Alternative

2 years ago

Kaffeeform, a Berlin-based company, revolutionizes coffee packaging by transforming used coffee grounds into eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and waste management.

  • Circular Economy
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • PET
  • Polyolefins
  • Process
  • Recyclate
  • Recycling
  • Recycling
  • Resins
  • Sustainability
  • Testing & Analysis
  • Trending

The Complexity of Recyclate

2 years ago

Each batch of recycled plastic is different, so testing and analysis are critical for processing and quality.

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Education & Training
  • Extrusion
  • Industry
  • Injection Molding
  • Materials
  • Process
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Thermoplastics
  • Toys

Understanding Thermoplastic Elastomers: Versatile and Recyclable

2 years ago

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are unique materials that combine the elastic properties of rubber with processability. These polymers exhibit elastic behavior…

  • Business
  • Design
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Packaging
  • People
  • Strategy
  • Trending

Inclusive Packaging: Bridging the Gap for All Consumers

2 years ago

Inclusive packaging is becoming essential for enhancing customer experience and accessibility. In today's market, a product's packaging is crucial to…

  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
  • Industry
  • Medical
  • Mold & Die Making
  • Process
  • Sustainability
  • Trending

Eco-friendly Natural Antimicrobial Agents in Textiles

2 years ago

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the textile industry is embracing a transformative shift towards sustainability. This review delves…