Articles

Extrusion 23 Oct 2021

Machine Monitoring Becomes Simpler And More Affordable Than Ever

A new application of an established technology makes production monitoring accessible to any manufacturer, with any type of equipment, and in almost no setup time.

business 22 Oct 2021

Succession Planning Breeds Success

One of the most important business decisions leaders can make and plan for is how they’ll exit the business.

Packaging 21 Oct 2021

Building a Better Bottle

To ensure successful package development, all stakeholders must come together at the start of the project to establish the goals, functional requirements and desired outcomes for each new bottle design—as well as identify any limitations or complex challenges associated with fulfilling those goals.

business 20 Oct 2021

When Your Employees Need a Loan

Small-dollar loans provide support to employees in a way that is fast and convenient, while also keeping the employee at work. I’m a huge fan of them.

Injection Molding 15 Oct 2021

Finding People Is One Thing – Keeping Them Is Another

Everyone bemoans the difficulty of finding workers. Are you doing enough to hold onto the ones you have?

13 Oct 2021

Dow to Start Supplying Circular Polymers to Customers in 2022

Advancements in the U.S. and Europe will enable Dow to produce circular polymers from materials previously considered unrecyclable.

11 Oct 2021

Supply Chain Woes Meet the Cocktail-Party-Topic Threshold

When a topic can serve as an easy conversation starter at a mixed, social event, you know it’s truly entered the “national consciousness.”

business 8 Oct 2021

I Need Technical Employees!

Learn the difference between employees who think abstractly and those who think concretely to help determine how they fit in your organization.

industry 4.0 6 Oct 2021

New-Generation All-Electric Shuttle Is ‘Industry 4.0-Ready’

Uniloy’s third-generation electric shuttle is designed for versatility and data connectivity.

Automotive 6 Oct 2021

Hydrolysis-Resistant PBT that is Also Laser Transparent 'Shines' in Demanding Automotive Engine Application

Actuators for new automotive diesel engine series made with a Lanxess PBT that is hydrolylis-stabilized and allows for laser transmission welding.

For Best Results in Plastic Color Control – Plan Accordingly

From the formulation of color in the lab to the quality control checks on the floor, using the right process and equipment is key to color matching from start to beautiful finish.