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A Gel By Any Other Name...
Gels…unmelt…contaminants…inclusions…whatever you call them, you want to avoid them. Proper maintenance and good housekeeping—lids on boxes, closed hopper doors, core-free reclaim systems—go a long way towards defect-free product.
Read MoreU.S. PET Recycling Rate Increases in 2017
The rPET industry continues to demonstrate its strength in terms of consistent domestic material purchases, and investment in enhanced processing capacity.
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How a Prototyping Company Became a Production Company with 3D Printing
After two decades of rapid prototyping with 3D printing, The Technology House is now leveraging this process for production.
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Copolyester & Engineering Bioplastic Score Highly in Molded Acoustic Enclosures
Collaboration with audio product development pro resulted in in-ear monitor housings with superior acoustic performance.
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Commodity Resin Prices Generally Trending Downward Heading to Year's End
Falling raw material and feedstock costs are one common denominator driving prices of PP, PS, PVC and PET down, while PE is flat.
Read MoreAgilyx and AmSty Form Joint Venture
The companies intend to form a joint venture that will assume operations of Agilyx's polystyrene recycling facility in Tigard, Ore., and to pursue the development of a 50 ton per day polystyrene recycling facility at a location to be determined.
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Additional Companies Sign New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Signatories include raw material producers Borealis AG, Ecovative, Indorama Ventures Public Co. Limited, NatureWorks, Novamont SpA and more.
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How Vacuum Venting Can Solve Outgassing and Air Entrapment in Injection Molds
When conventional venting methods fail, vacuum venting can effectively solve issues related to outgassing and air entrapment in injection molds. Here’s how.
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Industry 4.0: Now It’s Extrusion’s Turn
Euromap publishes trial versions of standard interfaces for extrusion lines and components.
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Inaugural Student Radio Controlled Car Race & Design Competition
SPE’s Thermoforming Division announced the winners of this first-time event.
Read MoreKodak’s Imaging Science Partners with Evolve Additive Solutions
Companies to scale production capabilities and speed of additive manufacturing with electrophotographic technology.
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Additive Manufacturing Builds Opportunity in Mold Components
Could additive manufacturing help fill a portion of the skills gap at moldmakers and molders and give them more design flexibility?
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