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Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies

Extrusion simulations can be useful in anticipating issues and running “what-if” scenarios to size extruders and design dies for extrusion projects. It should be used at early stages of any project to avoid trial and error and remaking tooling.  

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polyolefins

Braskem Selected to Negotiate Federal Funding Award to Expand UHMWPE

By driving innovation for Braskem’s ‘Utec’ UHMWPE, the project would strengthen the lithium-ion battery value chain in the U.S.

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Automotive

LyondellBasell Recycled Polypropylene Compound in Dacia Duster

Starkle material enabled by CirculenRecover is used by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia.

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Lighter, Higher Performance Base Design for Premium rPET Bottles

Sidel’s StarLITE-R Premium base for thicker rPET bottles ensures bottle stability in high-speed production, while saving energy.

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Materials

Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content

Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.

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PET

Circular Network for Returnable Cosmetics and Personal Care Bottles

Stock reusable PET and glass bottles are provided to brands in Europe, along with consumer drop-off and collection points, labeling codes to identify bottles for reuse, cleaning technology, and recyclers to handle caps and pumps.

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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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Medical

What to Look for in High-Speed Automation for Pipette Production

Automation is a must-have for molders of pipettes. Make sure your supplier provides assurances of throughput and output, manpower utilization, floor space consumption and payback period.    

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Packaging

Thin, High-Performance Nylon/PE Barrier Film for Thermoformed Packaging

Südpack’s Multifol Extreme film is well suited for greasy, protein-rich and frozen foods

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