Materials

Xact Metal spoke to Plastics Engineering at NPE 2024 about how the company is transforming the metal additive manufacturing landscape by making it more accessible and affordable.

PVC Composites reinforced with non-metallic printed circuit boards (PCBs) offer a groundbreaking solution to the escalating e-waste crisis, as it integrates sustainable practices with enhanced material performance.

The rubber industry employs ammonia to preserve latex by preventing bacterial growth and stabilizing particles. However, ammonia poses significant health risks, including severe skin burns, eye damage, and respiratory issues.

PET has long been the most popular material for food and beverage packaging. However, antimony (Sb) has been associated with bottled water for the last 20 years. What are the facts?

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.

AFLatex Technologies revolutionizes natural rubber latex preservation with eco-friendly methods, reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. 

By leveraging the capabilities of Dielectric Analysis (DEA), manufacturers can achieve higher standards of quality and performance, leading to better products and increased market competitiveness.

The maritime sector contributes to approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The international shipping industry aims to reduce emissions by at least 20%, with a target of 30% by 2030 compared to 2008.

Improvements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability highlighted discussions of colorant advances during the virtual CAD RETEC conference in September presented by SPE’s Colors and Appearance Division. The online event was one of many virtual presentations SPE has instituted to cope with travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle.

As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0’s data-driven approach will continue to reshape the molding landscape for the next  years.

The Composting Consortium conducted the most extensive in-field study on compostable packaging in North America. It showed that compostable packaging disintegrates effectively under reasonable operating conditions.