Articles

Multiscrew 7 Feb 2020

Why It's Crucial to Manage Melt-Temperature in a Twin-Screw Compounding Extruder

Managing and controlling melt temperature and degradation in a corotating compounding twin is critical to achieve process optimization. For compounders, it also greatly influences the ability of their molding and extrusion customers to make high-quality parts. Here are the results of research that illustrate this.

PVC 6 Feb 2020

Auto Interiors Leader Brings Extrusion In-House

For first time in its 35-yr history, Legendary Auto Interiors is producing its own PVC sheet for floor-mat line.

Molds & Tooling 3 Feb 2020

K 2019 Report: More Control, Faster Ordering for Molds, Hot Runners

Online monitoring of existing systems and configuration and ordering of new molds were featured at K 2019, as were numerous advances in valve-gate controls.

Postindustrial 3 Feb 2020

Adidas Increasing Usage of Recycled Plastics in its Products

In 2020, Adidas also plans to produce a record 15 to 20 million pairs of shoes with plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions.

Injection Molding 29 Jan 2020

More Milestones for EVCO Plastics

Custom injection molder is adding floorspace, machine capacity, and contract manufacturing capabilities at multiple plants in the U.S. and Mexico.

Packaging 27 Jan 2020

Game-Changing Permanent Labeling Technology for Polyolefins Gets Traction

MIGS’ innovative VersaFlex Labeling System is being adopted by key machine makers for decorating blow molded, injection molded, thermoformed and rotationally molded products.

Additive Manufacturing 23 Jan 2020

Survey: Open Ecosystem is Important to Advance 3D Printing at Scale

About 162 managers and executives from large manufacturing companies across the world completed the survey on their current experiences, challenges and trends with 3D printing for production manufacturing.

Automotive 22 Jan 2020

Lightweight Composite Seat Back Developed by Covestro and Chinese Automaker GAC

Covestro’s Maezio thermoplastic composite plays key role in new concept electric car’s interior.

Postindustrial 21 Jan 2020

Dow and Avangard to Bring PCR-Based Products to North American Customers

Dow and Avangard talk to Plastics Technology about this exclusive agreement that enables Dow’s first PCR-based products in North America.

Engineering Resins 20 Jan 2020

Enhanced Medical/Healthcare Materials to Debut at MD&M West

Polyplastics’ new POM series for drug contact/delivery applications and SABIC’s new PC copolymer family for medical devices and equipment housings among highlighted materials.