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Designing Plastic Parts: Are You Considering Creep?

3 years ago

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

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Adhesives
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Blow Molding
  • Business
  • Cast Film/Sheet
  • Circular Economy
  • Compounding
  • Decorating & Coatings
  • Education & Training
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Extrusion
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  • Trending
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How does the PFAS ban affect the plastics industry?

3 years ago

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

  • Circular Economy
  • Extrusion
  • Film
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  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Polyethylene
  • Recycling
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Berry’s New PE Cling Film Targets PVC Food Packaging

3 years ago

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

  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food Packaging
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AI-powered Sorting Project Boosts Polypropylene Recycling

3 years ago

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

  • Building & Construction
  • Recycling
  • Resins
  • Sustainability

Building Blocks Made of Plastics Waste Spur Affordable Construction

3 years ago

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

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Composites
  • Materials
  • Process

A Closer Look at 3D Printing Materials: Composites

3 years ago

In 3D printing, composite materials have emerged as a groundbreaking frontier, offering unparalleled possibilities in various industries. Composite 3D printing…

  • Additives & Colorants
  • Composites
  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
  • Materials
  • Trending

Breaking Ground in Flame Retardant PLA Composites Using Hydromagnesite & Huntite with Bio-Based Plasticizer

3 years ago

Study explores making ductile, green flame-retardant PLA composites with hydromagnesite & huntite and bio-based plasticizer for enhanced fire resistance in…

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  • Automation
  • Design
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Swiss Researchers and MIT Spin-off Develop Way to 3D Print Slow-curing Polymers

3 years ago

Working with U.S. startup Inkbit, researchers in Switzerland have, for the first time, say they have found a way to…

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Siemens Touts New Generation of Servo-Drive

3 years ago

SINAMICS S210 servo-drive provides multiple high-performance benefits to the mid-range of the processing market, the fastest-growing application segment.

  • Business
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Nissin Foods Drops Polystyrene for its Iconic Ramen Noodles Cup

3 years ago

Nissin Foods USA soon plans to dump the iconic expanded polystyrene foam cup it has been using for its on-the-go…