Sabic and its partner SK geo centric (SKGC) have announced their intent to expand capacity for polyolefin elastomers and plastomers (POEs/POPs) and metallocene low-linear-density (LLD) PE at their ...

You’ll find fresh news and developments updated once or twice weekly in the ever-widening world of applications for pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexible packaging sourced from supplier ...

In this webinar we will be covering key maintenance and refurbishment practices for injection molding hot runner systems that help molders operate at optimal performance levels. We will look at ...

Doug Thorpe, senior director of Process Technology & Engineering at Freudenberg Medical, brings four decades of experience in medical injection molding. He spearheads T.I.M.E., an initiative to ...

Quantum Composites, a business unit of The Composites Group, recently introduced its first hybrid carbon fiber material, an alternative for traditional fiberglass and metal applications in the ...

Tech Mold Inc. (Tempe, AZ), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-cavitation injection molds for the medical, pharmaceutical, consumer, and cap and closure markets, announced that ...

When China stopped accepting recycled materials from the United States and Europe, it exposed the shortcomings of mechanical recycling. Fortunately, existing and emerging technologies offer other ...

Detectable plastics and rubber are essential in preventing contamination risks in industries like food production and pharmaceuticals, where safety is critical. This paper discusses how Eriez PolyMag ...

Resilient M&A activity The plastics industry saw 170 M&A transactions from January through June 2024, maintaining a steady pace from the previous year. This consistent activity underscores the ...

As technology advances with the rise of Industry 4.0, manufacturing automation is transforming the tool and die shop floor. Machines are being integrated with Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), ...

When Marieke Havermans’ mother-in-law died, the family was given a catalog to browse through by the funeral home from which to choose the casket they wanted. “Each and every one of them was basically ...

Using the wrong O-rings can cause machinery failure in any production facility or laboratory. Machine failure can cause severe accidents and expensive damages. Learning what an O-ring is comprised of ...