Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024
Plastics Engineering presents the Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024, featuring key advancements and troubleshooting insights.
This curated selection showcases trends, innovations, and practical knowledge shaping this year’s extrusion industry.
Sheets vs Film: Key Distinctions
The terms “film” and “sheet” often lead to confusion within and outside the industry, as they are sometimes used interchangeably. While both refer to thin, flat materials, they possess distinct characteristics and applications.
Exploring the Extrusion Industry for Custom Plastic Solutions
Plastic extrusion is vital in manufacturing a wide array of plastic products. Therefore, choosing the right extrusion partner is crucial for ensuring your project’s success. It can significantly impact both the quality and efficiency of production.
Transforming Extrusion Processes with Advanced Machine Learning
The diagnosis and monitoring of extrusion processes have historically relied on rule-based algorithms. While effective for many years, this conventional approach faces inherent limitations. These limitations include a restricted number of controllable parameters, vulnerability to irrelevant outliers, and heightened complexity in systems with extensive degrees of freedom.
Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 1 of 3)
Extrusion Troubleshooting becomes crucial to ensure high productivity, effectiveness, quality, and profit. This is all in the context of the promising outlook of 4.7% market growth by 2032.
Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 2 of 3)
Are we experiencing extrusion troubleshooting once more? This second chapter aims to provide further insights into the industry. One key sector fueling the expansion of extrusion in Europe is construction, which saw a 5.5% growth between 2020 and 2021. Not only does it exhibit high demand, but it also yields positive outcomes thanks to customized solutions crafted through substantial investment in research and development.
By exploring these key topics, Plastics Engineering provides valuable insights and practical knowledge to help industry professionals stay ahead of the curve. As the industry evolves, embracing innovation and addressing challenges will be essential for driving success and growth.