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SABIC Acquires Majority Stake in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications
Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary technology in various materials and applications.
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Injection Molding: The Causes of Warpage
Identifying warpage is one of the easiest aspects of injection molding. Understanding the cause is a little more complicated. Here’s a close look at the sources of warpage and how to prevent it.
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New Global Alliance Commits More Than $1B to Help End Plastic Waste in the Environment
An alliance of global companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain launched a new organization to advance solutions to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean.
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You’ve Never Seen Resin Conveying Like This Before
You don’t have to live with the age-old problems of angel hair, snake skins and dust in your plastics conveying systems anymore. New wave conveying technology keeps your industrial machines fed without damaging the material.
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Biodegrable, Recyclable Bioplastics from Seaweed-Feeding Microorganisms
Tel Aviv University researchers develop method to make new type of PHAs.
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Carbon, Ford Collaborate on 3D-Printed End-Use Parts
At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, Carbon unveiled the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for Ford Motor Co.
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RPC Launches Cup Recycling Initiative
The company is working with its sister business from the RPC Group, RPC bpi recycled products, so that vending suppliers and operators who collect their own used cups can deliver them to the RPC bpi facility in Scotland.
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Creating Tomorrow’s Workers Today
Plastics processors are increasingly taking matters into their own hands when it comes to bridging the yawning skills gap, drawing a sharpened focus on high schoolers. Could Switzerland’s apprentice system provide a model?
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Reduce Energy Costs with More Efficient Chiller Technology
Beyond primary plastics processing equipment, central process cooling systems are often overlooked. But the reality is that these systems can potentially lead to massive energy savings.
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Finland's VTT Becomes R&D Partner in International Think Beyond Plastic
One of Europe’s top research centers will support the new Plastic Economy Innovation Center.
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The Automated Molding Shop Is Here; Are You Ready?
Robotic installation records are being smashed the world over, making it likely that your competitors (here and abroad) are automating—are you up on the latest technologies and best practices?
Read MoreCosta Rican Startup Makes Cement Blocks with Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic
This new aggregate—consisting of 80% waste plastic and 20% organic additive—is designed to mix with cement.
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