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The temperature that the polymer experiences upon entering the mold and during solidification directly affects several part properties, ranging from surface appearance to mechanical performance.

Molds must be engineered with precision to achieve optimal results, making mold life a key consideration. Several factors influence injection mold life, including material choice, operating conditions, design, and maintenance.

Flash is a common defect in injection molding that can be effectively resolved once its root causes are identified. Below are the primary causes along with their potential solutions.

PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions.

Some surface defects in injection-molded parts arise from poorly designed components or gates. This article reviews these types of defects and offers possible solutions.

Integrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability.

Polymer bead foams involve scientific preparation and molding processes that drive their widespread use across industries.

The German company WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, which enables the simultaneous processing of fossil-based and renewable raw materials to produce silicone rubber.

Domenic Di Mondo, President of GreenMantra Technologies, spoke to Plastics Engineering Magazine at NPE 2024 about the company’s innovations.