November 21, 2023Siemens Touts New Generation of Servo-DriveSINAMICS S210 servo-drive provides multiple high-performance benefits to the mid-range of the processing market, the fastest-growing application segment. Read more
October 31, 2023Editor’s Letter: No Time Like the PresentAfter 37 years of covering the global plastics industry, Pat Toensmeier is stepping back from Plastics Engineering to consider future activities. Read more
October 27, 2023FDA Accepts Recycled Linear LDPE for Food-ContactU.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging. Read more
October 26, 2023Charge Amps Taps Renewable Lexan PC for EV ChargersCharge Amps uses circular grade of SABIC’s Lexan PC to injection mold a new EV charger housing. The resin reduces carbon emissions in housing production. Read more
October 25, 2023Groundbreaking E-Ray Corvette Wins SPE Vehicle Team Engineering AwardChevrolet’s first electric hybrid Corvette wins 2023 SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award. Sports car is powered by electric motor and a small-block V-8. Read more
October 23, 2023Hellweg Designs Shredder for Energy Savings and High VolumeHellweg Maschinenbau designs a wet shredder for plastics recycling that significantly reduces energy costs while maximizing throughput rate. Read more
October 20, 2023Dow Seeks Entries for Packaging Innovation AwardsDow opened the 35th edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards to global entrants. Candidates can be from any industry and don’t need to use Dow materials. Read more
October 19, 2023Avient Removes DBDPE Additive in Expanded XLPE PortfolioAvient added new grades to its Sincere XLPE Series 200 grades for wire and cable insulation that don’t contain DBDPE additive, which Canada might ban. Read more
October 18, 2023SK Chemicals to Supply Recyclable Resins to Estée LauderKorean resin producer SK Chemicals agrees to supply Estée Lauder with recycled PET and PET-like resins to make the brand’s global packaging circular. Read more
October 17, 2023Mobile Workstation Set Up for End-of-Arm Tooling and Gripper SystemsMobile workstation by AGS includes a cobot and work area for its use alongside human workers. The workstation is primarily for EOAT and gripping systems. Read more