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Honoring Plastics Industry Icon, Glenn Beall

2 years ago

SPE has recently announced that the ANTEC® 2024 program will feature a Symposium Honoring the Career Achievements of Mr. Glenn…

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Fluoropolymers Life Cycle and PFAS Contamination

2 years ago

The plastics industry mainly uses PFAS as polymerization aids and this would be the main cause of PFAS emissions related…

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Plastic for 3D Printing: Filaments vs Pellets

2 years ago

Plastics play a pivotal role in additive manufacturing, catering to diverse needs in various sectors. This article delves into the…

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New Collaborative Robot Features a 30-kg Payload

2 years ago

Universal Robots A/S, the Danish maker of collaborative robots, launched its latest model this week in Japan –– a cobot…

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Sustainability Management Strategies – Top Management Commitment

2 years ago

No sustainability management program will be successful unless top management is committed to it. Top management will generally respond better to…

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Designing Plastic Parts: Are You Considering Creep?

2 years ago

The successful design of plastic parts is complicated, primarily as they are made of plastic. Plastics create a significant challenge…

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How does the PFAS ban affect the plastics industry?

2 years ago

Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary.

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Berry’s New PE Cling Film Targets PVC Food Packaging

2 years ago

Berry Global Inc. says it has developed a new version of polyethylene cling film that can serve as a high-performance…

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AI-powered Sorting Project Boosts Polypropylene Recycling

2 years ago

A coalition of European companies has combined artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision with an efficient decontamination process to boost…

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Building Blocks Made of Plastics Waste Spur Affordable Construction

2 years ago

Block Solutions Oy, of Mutala, Finland, wants to make sustainable and affordable building construction a snap. And the concept is…