October 10, 2023New injection molding technology among the innovations due to launch at FakumaLeading injection molding machine makers, including Arburg, Engel and Wittmann Battenfeld, are planning to showcase their wares at Fakuma 2023 in Germany. Read more
October 4, 2023Husky earns PLASTICS’ bioplastics innovation award for its novel hot-runner systemHusky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins. Read more
October 4, 2023Smart packaging, sustainability in the spotlight as AIPIA and WPO pledge further cooperationWorld Packaging Organization and the Active & Intelligent Packaging Organization agree to collaborate to advance smart packaging and sustainability. Read more
October 2, 2023Waste-derived Thermoplastic UBQ Continues to Expand its End-Use ApplicationsIsrael’s UBQ Materials Ltd., developer of advanced materials made from everyday waste, has secured more funding and is creating new end-use applications. Read more
September 29, 2023Sidel’s new bottle base design helps enable production of all-rPET bottles for carbonated soft drinksSidel’s StarLITE R bottle is said to offer blow molders a wider processing window for making carbonated soft drink bottles from 100 percent recycled PET. Read more
September 28, 2023University of Houston granted $4m to pursue waste polyolefins researchThe University of Houston has received a $4 million grant to expand its research into the recycling and upcycling of polyolefins into useful end products. Read more
September 26, 2023Peopoly Launches Magnet-Driven FFF 3D PrinterPeopoly Inc. Ltd. today launched its latest desktop 3D printer, Magneto X, featuring a proprietary MagXY magnetic levitation linear motor system. Read more
September 25, 2023Lego drops plan to make its bricks from recycled PET bottlesLego has found it’s not easy being green. The Danish toymaker spent years testing PET resin made from recycled bottles as a potential replacement for ABS in its famous building bricks but has now abandoned the effort. Lego pledged in… Read more
September 25, 2023Mitsubishi Chemical Group and Partners Launch Lightweight, Composite Battery EnclosureTokyo-based Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has partnered with two European firms to develop a lightweight polymer composite battery enclosure for electric vehicles (EVs) that features consolidated part design. It showcased the product at the recent Battery Show trade fair in… Read more
September 22, 2023Young Entrepreneur Creates Baby Bottle to Boost Safety, Efficacy of Feeding InfantsThe Natural Nipple features highly engineered silicone nipples to mimic mothers’ breasts For several years now, Lauren Wright has been obsessed with creating the safest baby bottle with silicone nipples for babies born prematurely through the first year of life.… Read more