Articles
Are Plastics on the ‘Wrong Side of History’?
Some might think so, but the rational answer is No, not unless you envision a retreat to pre-industrial society.
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The Effects of Stress on Polymers
Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.
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The Extended Producer Responsibility Approach to Advancing Recycling
Some governments are turning to a hybrid strategy that combines elements of legislated targets, ecomodulation, and industrial collaboration to improve material lifecycle management.
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How Backpressure Optimization Affects Melt Preparation
Backpressure is often the least understood of the settings in an injection molding process, even though it can play a significant role in the final quality of the part. Let’s start with understanding what backpressure is and then learn how to optimize it for a given mold.
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Make Your Mark: Free Benchmarking Survey Remains Open
You have until April 30 to fill out your 2023 Plastics Technology Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, with no cost to you and a free analysis of your operations’ performance upon completion.
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The Power of Self-Emptying Technology for Extrusion Lines
Advanced purging compounds can save you time, frustration, and cost.
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How Inline Vision Inspection Can Minimize Scrap in Molding
Once viewed by injection and blow molders as a necessary evil, machine vision technology today can continuously monitor and improve production while reducing costs.
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Two Injection Molding Grades of Biobased Materials Enhance Sulapac’s Cosmetics Packaging Portfolio
Sulapac Luxe, ideal for replacing hard plastics such as ABS and its more flexible edition Luxe Flex open up new opportunities.
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Plastics Processing Activity Near Flat in February
The month proved to not be all dark, cold, and gloomy after all, at least when it comes to processing activity.
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How to Reduce Sinks in Injection Molding
Modifications to the common core pin can be a simple solution, but don’t expect all resins to behave the same. Gas assist is also worth a try.
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X-Ray Vision Inside Parts Gets More Affordable for Processors
Shimadzu’s new benchtop x-ray CT scanner provides internal and external metrology and flaw detection at a fraction of the previous cost.
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New Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants
PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.
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