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Postindustrial 2 Mar 2016

Plastic Recycling Start-Up Looks to Change India’s Recycling

India has been referred to as the world’s trash can. Harsh for certain, but if you type in the words ‘India’ and ‘Trash,’ plenty of disturbing Google images of kids playing in trash will pop up.

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Feeding & Blending 2 Mar 2016

Optimized Molding Is Possible With Material Drying, Handling

Injection speed and overall cycle time are often the focus for molders pursuing optimized processes, but for truly efficient production, molders should consider how and in what state material arrives at the machine.

1 Mar 2016

Neumann to Hand Over Reins of Engel to Fourth Generation

Effective November 30, 2016 and in conjunction with his 60th birthday, current Engel Chairman Peter Neumann will step down after 35 years, handing off the company to his nephew and the fourth generation of family ownership.

Engineering Resins 1 Mar 2016

DuPont Intensifies Research on Thermoplastic Composites

By co-locating its research activities at Aachen University, DuPont becomes a “premium partner” with the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production.

Packaging 25 Feb 2016

All-PE Structure Ensures Recyclability of Stand-Up Pouch

There are three things constant in the world: death, taxes and the…stand-up pouch. The stand-up pouch continues to grow in popularity showcasing that it does not yet have an expiration date, but it’s not all good news—issues with recyclability have been a consistent challenge.

24 Feb 2016

Calculate Your Shot Size and More, Live

At least once a week, I get a request for the shot-size calculation spreadsheet included in this article by Plastics Technology columnist, John Bozzelli.

Mold Simulation 22 Feb 2016

Simulation Meets Reality: Physical & Virtual Molding of LSR

Growing sophistication in simulating the molding performance of LSR is evident in the case of this exceedingly complex part. Actual molding trials validated the predictions of simulated ‘virtual molding.’

Packaging 22 Feb 2016

How to Select and Process High-Density Thermoplastic Materials

Choosing and working with high-density materials requires special knowledge in the areas of applications, mold design, and processing. Here are best practices that should increase your understanding.