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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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First Commercially Available Chemically Recycled Bioplastic
Total Corbion PLA has launched Luminy rPLA, said to be the world’s first.
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What Were the Big Themes in Plastics in 2021?
What stands out in our coverage over the past year? Five main themes are unmistakable, and—spoiler alert!—Recycling was the biggest headliner.
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Looking Back on 2021's Major Recycling and 3D Printing Stories
A review of the top recycling and 3D printing stories of 2021.
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Global Robot Density Nearly Doubles
The number of robots per 10,000 employees globally jumped from 66 in 2015 to 126 in 2020, rising 45% in the U.S. from 176 to 255 units over the same time period.
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Compact Line Turns Blown Film Processing Upside Down
Space-saving blown film line blows bubble down and is height-adjustable to optimize film temperature for the material.
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Processing Activity Still Expanding, But at a Slowing Pace
Supplier delivery activity declines to January 2021 levels, which may bode well for production in 2022.
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’Tis the Season...Whether You Like It or Not
It’s the holiday season, also a time when some of your employees just think about making it through each day.
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Mixed Pricing Outlook for Volume Resins
The direction is down for polyolefins and up for nearly all others.
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Printed Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?
Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.
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Lots of Orders Out There—If You Can Fulfill Them
It’s feast and famine for many plastics processors—lots of business available, but their hands are tied by clogged supply chains and frustrating labor shortages.
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Circular Manufacturing Helps Startup Produce Sunglasses from Recycled Material
Yuma Labs has created a closed-loop model for its sunglasses line.
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