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15 Headlines I’d Like to See in ’22
Extrapolating from recent news and trends, I twisted the dial from “Reasonable Possibilities” to “A Bit of Fantasy”
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Closing the Loop for Syringe Filters
Global life sciences company Cytiva and recycler TerraCycle are working to convert multi-material syringe filters into useable products.
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Predictions for the 3D Printing and Recycling Sectors in 2022
A look at what to expect in 2022 for both 3D printing and recycling.
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Use Pressure Control to Minimize Process Variations in Single-Screw Extrusion
You can improve process stability in extrusion by using pressure-control feedback. The stability of the process is based on the pressure variation in the adapter after the extruder. Trials on a variety of polymers revealed how effective this approach can be.
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Make Your Auxiliaries More Energy Efficient
Don’t overlook your auxiliaries when you’re looking for areas to cut energy consumption. Implementing simple changes won’t break the bank and could pay off big by improving your bottom line and reduce your carbon footprint.
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A Billion Pounds of PVC Pellets ... and Still Counting
PVC compounder Roscom credits 40-yr relationship with Italian machine builder Bausano for reaching this milestone.
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SPE Automotive Awards Give Nod to 'Firsts' & Pandemic Solutions
The 50th annual automotive innovations awards recognized several “firsts” and an added category of innovative solutions for COVID-19 protection.
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What’s Controlling Your Cycle Time? Part 1
Follow these guidelines to maximize your profits.
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How a Molder Embraces Change While Sticking to Its Roots
For MDS Manufacturing, its first decade in business has been one of nearly constant change. But the two brothers who started it have never strayed from the company’s roots and the lessons about the molding business they learned from their father.
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A Look Back at 2021 Through Molders’ Eyes
Every month, Plastics Technology gives readers a “tour” of a plastics processor via its On Site articles—here’s a look back at injection molders PT highlighted in 2021.
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Reflecting on a Frenetic 2021
We can’t say our goodbyes to 2021 without first reflecting on some of the interesting things that went down.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: PET
How PET evolved from a material for fibers and fabrics to a force in packaging.
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