Matt Stonecash Associate Editor

Matt Stonecash started with Plastics Technology in 2022. After 12 years as an engineer in the medical device industry and healthcare environments, Matt began writing freelance in 2020. He has degrees in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and professional writing. 

Xact Metal Partners with PanOptimization to Incorporate Simulation and Optimization in Additive Manufacturing

Thermomechanical simulations will enable identification and correction of build issues prior to 3D printing.

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Packaging

Sudpack PET Floatable Lidding Film

Sudpack announced floatable PET lidding film for PET trays.

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Recycling

New Ownership and a Second Chance for Minnesota Film Recycling Facility

GDB Circular is the new owner of the site in Rogers, Minnesota, formerly operated by MyPlas.

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Indorama and Varun Beverages Plan Recycling Operations in India

Increased demand for recycled PET expected in response to escalating recycled content regulation.

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Asahi Kasei Solutions for Recycling Will Be Showcased at Fakuma

Company will show its solutions and materials for circular polyamides.

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Break Duo 5600 and 7000 Twin Offer Double Filtration for High Productivity

Equipment enhancements offer automatic self-cleaning and constant pressure filtration.

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Biopolymers

NREL Builds and Tests Wind Turbine Blade With Recyclable Resin

Material can be sourced from biomass and chemically recycled, enabling sustainable end-of-life management.

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Recycling

Bunting FF Drawer Magnet Redesign Is Compatible With More Machines

Bunting announced a new version of its FF Drawer Magnet designed for greater flexibility and shorter lead times.

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Borealis and Infinium Plan to Produce Plastics From Captured Emissions

Carbon dioxide capture and storage will feed polyolefin operation.

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Automotive

LyondellBasell Hostacom Foaming PP For Automotive Interiors

Hostacom TYC 2463F E2 was introduced for the new Renault Rafale, in collaboration with Antolin.

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Sirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions

Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.

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sustainability

Building a Future With Sustainable Compounds

With roots in recycling, Star Plastics produces engineering thermoplastic compounds to meet performance and environmental goals.

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