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Is It Something in the Air … Or Maybe in the Water?
I doubt I’m the only one to have noticed that there’s been quite an eruption of anti-plastics headlines in the news lately.
Read MoreAdditives and Colorants Score Dramatic Advances
Among the host of new additives at K 2007 were a number of unusual entries: additives to add scratch resistance or reduce odor, leaps ahead in PP clarifying, specialized antioxidant protection for nanocomposites, a growth enhancer for greenhouse films, and a naturally free-flowing TiO2. In addition, “Green” was the theme of exhibits that highlighted “all-natural” additives for biopolymers, and colors to enliven recycled resins.
Read MoreCompression Molded PET Preforms Challenge Injection Molding
Lower cost, higher quality and productivity, and the potential for lightweighting beyond anything yet seen are benefits claimed for a new continuous compression molding process for making PET bottle preforms.
Read More'Lights Out' Molder's Watchdog
The job of a mold temperature-control unit (TCU) usually is to ensure continuous flow of cooling water to the mold at adequate temperature and volume.
Read MoreHere's Another Way to Save Up To 70 percent in Barrel Heating/Cooling
Four months ago, we reported on a new induction barrel-heating system that promises to save up to 70% in energy costs (see Learn More). Here’s an update on another novel barrel heating—and cooling—system that boasts similarly large savings and has been out in the field long enough to build a track record.
Read More‘Bio’ Was the Buzz at K
What was the star attraction at the recent K 2007 show in Dusseldorf?
Read MoreNew Starch-Based Bioplastics Arrive
Two new families of starch-based bioplastics are coming to the U.S. market.
Read MoreA Whole New Meaning For Plastic/Metal ‘Hybrid’
My vote for one of the most intriguing innovations announced at last month’s K 2007 show in Dusseldorf goes to MetaFuse “nanometal/polymer hybrids.” This is a new use of the term “hybrid,” which up to now has meant selective overmolding of plastic onto sheet metal.
Read MoreSpecializing in Commodities
I was as astonished as anyone to learn that Saudi Basic Industries would buy GE Plastics in an $11.6-billion deal that was completed Aug. 31.
Read MoreTwo Places to Look For What’s Next
If you want to know what’s the next big thing in injection molding—and who doesn’t?—I can think of two places to look: Dusseldorf and Cleveland.
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