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sustainability 27 Jul 2021

Thermoforming Machinery Specialist Kiefel Expands its Natural Fiber Expertise

With its new technology center, Kiefel is investing in its own sustainable packaging research activities with a focus on natural fibers.

23 Jul 2021

I Didn’t See This Coming

Somehow, an entry-level job in journalism turned into a career at one magazine—49 years and counting. How did that happen?

Tooling 23 Jul 2021

80 Questions Moldmakers Should Ask Themselves … and Their Customers

If you’re a molder or brand owner/OEM, be ready to supply the answers before the program is launched.

economics 23 Jul 2021

Processing Expansion Returns to Near All-Time High

Industry smashes records in first half of 2021.

Recycling 22 Jul 2021

New Pilot Project for Closed-Loop Recycling of Single-Use Face Masks

Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, Sabic and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have joined together for this project to demonstrate the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for single-use face masks.

close up on technology 22 Jul 2021

Novel Line Produces 27-Microlayer Blown Film

Italian machine builder unveils blown film system that relies on feedblocks—far more common in flat-die processing—to yield thin yet strong film.

sustainability 15 Jul 2021

New Proprietary Bioplastic Presents Alternative to PLA and PHA

Startup Verde Bioresins’s PolyEarthylene blend has been custom engineered to 82 different grades for use in both single-use and durable applications.

In-Line Radar-Based Measurement of Extruded C900 PVC Pipe Reduces Material Cost, Improves Quality

New radar-based measurement technology enables processors to extrude higher-quality pipe with less material. With an automated closed-loop control system you’ll get more output and less scrap to significantly lower costs.

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